rescues

Provides an in-depth look at the history and changing missions of the United States Coast Guard as journalist David Helvarg shares his experiences while spending two years with these brave men and women. Covers life at the academy, various rescue missions, and their current guarding of the Iraqi oil terminals.

Jim Ironheart flies to Oregon on an impulse. There he risks his life to save a young boy from being killed by a drunk driver. Soon Jim is on the run from a deadly enemy.

When twelve-year-old Kent helps his father in a daring underwater rescue, he wins the respect he has always craved.

Diego travels through the rain forest to help save a humpback whale that is stuck on a beach.

Diego saves Sammy the Sloth who is stranded on a tree branch.

Diego and Dora the Explorer rescues a wolf pup.

A simplified, illustrated adaptation of the author's novel "The Black Stallion," in which a boy and magnificent, wild horse share love, understanding, and a dangerous adventure.

Ten-year-old twins Casey and Lacey fly an enchanted, antique airplane, named the "Vin Fiz," across the United States and have several daring adventures along the way. Includes historical notes on the real "Vin Fiz," the name of the airplane that made the first transcontinental flight in 1911.

Kidnapped by drug czar Alonzo Asnar and held hostage in Argentina, Jack and his sister Joanne attempt a daring escape while their parents, aided by some old friends, set out to rescue them.