rescue work

"Engaging images accompany information about the U.S. Coast Guard. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

The other Rock Raiders try to rescue Axle, who is trapped beneath a sleeping volcano.

The strength of a little girl's love enables her to overcome many obstacles and free a boy from the Snow Queen's spell.

Ten stories of the first-responders who risked their lives on September 11, 2001.

Explains what emergency workers are, introduces different types of emergency workers, and looks at how they respond to various situations.

Young King Jaron has had nothing but trouble with his advisors and regents since he ascended the throne of Carthya, and now King Vargan of Avenia has invaded the land and captured Imogen--and Jaron must find some way to rescue her and save his kingdom.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police, Coast Guard, and others who help save lives.

Richard Picciotto, the highest-ranking firefighter to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center, provides an account of his activities and those of his fellow firefighters on September 11, 2001, when he and his team put their own lives on the line to help evacuate the North Tower, working until the building collapsed around them.

This book introduces men and women who save lives in daring rescues from dangerous situations, such as fires, floods, and avalanches, and describes the equipment and vehicles they use as they come to the rescue.