search and rescue operations

"When a boy is lost in the wilderness, it's time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Search and Rescue teams prepare to search for lost people or help those whose lives are in danger. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to find people or save them in emergency situations."--Provided by publisher.

Readers will meet city police officers who risk their lives to save others. Dramatic, true stories tell how these skilled police responders stay calm, think quickly, and act fast to address serious situations. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to see how they train for a wide variety of emergency rescues.

Search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations.

"Engaging images accompany information about wilderness rescue pilots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7".

At the turn of the twentieth century, Captain Ulysses Vanders receives a mysterious gift that may change his life while moored in a wintery Asian harbor.

Discusses how Lily contributed as a search and rescue dog during the aftermath of the Joplin Tornado in Joplin, Missouri.

Presents twenty true stories of search and rescue in the high mountains, at the scenes of emergencies, at sea, and in war, and includes two tales of rescue dogs.