rescue work

"Optimus Prime has selected a special team of Transformers to work side-by-side with the people of Earth--they are called the Rescue Bots! Heatwave the Fire-Bot changes into a fire engine and is partnered with Kade Burns. In this story, the Rescue Bots have to stop some runaway floating lobsters from ruining the town parade!"--Provided by publisher.

"Optimus Prime wants his friend High Tide to teach the Rescue Bots about water rescues. But first, High Tide must learn about teamwork in order to help protect the people of Griffin Rock"--From publisher.

Relates the story of the capture of United States Air Force Captain John Dramesi, who was shot down in 1967, taken prisoner by the North Vietnamese, escaped, and led the planning of Operation Thunderhead, which consisted of Navy SEALs and Underwater Demolition Teams who risked their lives in a classified rescue mission.

"A teacher is stuck on a Ferris wheel! Who can save her? WHUP WHUP WHUP...it's Yellow Copter!"--Provided by publisher.

When Teeny Tiny Toady's mother becomes trapped in a bucket, Teeny alerts her big strong brothers, but soon they are in the bucket as well. Teeny's brain gets to work and her clever plan saves the day.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced Hurricane Katrina"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how the Jaws of Life tool was invented and then improved upon over the years to help rescue people in life-threatening situations. Includes a glossary of terms and references for further reading.

His mother left three years ago, so when twelve-year-old Flip's thieving father dies he goes to live with his stern and hostile uncle on the remote Dutch island of Mossum; there he works on the farm, dreams of his mother coming to get him, deals with the local bullies, and his only "friend' is a strange, mute girl whom he thinks of as the ghost girl--until he rescues a horse from the stormy sea and discovers a new purpose in caring for his charge.

How do the emergency services in different countries of the world rescue people? How do they travel and what equipment do they use? This book looks at rescues made at sea around the world, including the work of lifeguards on beaches and military coast guards.