rescue work

Presents true accounts of five wilderness rescues ranging from Mount Hood to the Appalachian Trail. Features survival tips, a glossary of terms, and sources of more information.

Presents true accounts of five underground rescues ranging from the rescue of baby Jessica McClure to the subway heroics of Wesley Autrey. Features a glossary of terms, and sources of more information.

Presents true accounts of five ocean rescues. Features ocean rescue facts, a glossary of terms, and sources of more information.

Presents true accounts of five historic mountain rescues from the Great Northern Railway Rescue to the dangerous rescue of Beck Weathers on Mount Everest. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.

Thirteen-year-old Elin can't imagine living anywhere but the island off the coast of Maine where her father is lightkeeper, until the night in 1941 when she awakes to the sound of German torpedoes while her parents are on the mainland.

Explains how helicopters work, and looks at how helicopters are used in a variety of emergency situations.

Mrs. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to visit Arnold's uncle who is a forest firefighter and they find themselves in an actual forest fire.

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

Describes the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York City, in which two airplanes were crashed into the World Trade Center, and the rescue and recovery work that occurred afterwards.

Presents information about air rescue teams including their history, aircraft and equipment, training, and plans for the future.