Author: Jeff C. Young
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Readers can learn about the rescues of Jessica McClure, Floyd Collins, the Quecreek Mine Rescue, the Elandsrand Mine Rescue, and Wesley Autrey"--Provided by publisher
True Underground Rescue Stories
Author: Jeff C. Young
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Readers can learn about the rescues of Jessica McClure, Floyd Collins, the Quecreek Mine Rescue, the Elandsrand Mine Rescue, and Wesley Autrey"--Provided by publisher
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502293
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Readers can learn about the rescues of Jessica McClure, Floyd Collins, the Quecreek Mine Rescue, the Elandsrand Mine Rescue, and Wesley Autrey"--Provided by publisher
True Wilderness Rescue Stories
Author: Susan Jankowski
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502307
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Read about the 'Thirty Mile Fire, ' a rescue in a redwood forest, how text messaging save stranded snowmobilers, a heroic dog on Mount Hood, and a rescue on the Appalachian Trail"--Provided by publisher
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502307
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Read about the 'Thirty Mile Fire, ' a rescue in a redwood forest, how text messaging save stranded snowmobilers, a heroic dog on Mount Hood, and a rescue on the Appalachian Trail"--Provided by publisher
True Ocean Rescue Stories
Author: Susan Jankowski
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502285
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A naval ship lost in battle, a vessel wrecked by an iceberg, and even a surfer rescued by a family of dolphins are some of the exciting tales of struggle and survival that will keep youngsters on the edge of their seats. While reading the stories, students will also find out how to avert disaster, as well as the sacrifices made by the rescuers.
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502285
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A naval ship lost in battle, a vessel wrecked by an iceberg, and even a surfer rescued by a family of dolphins are some of the exciting tales of struggle and survival that will keep youngsters on the edge of their seats. While reading the stories, students will also find out how to avert disaster, as well as the sacrifices made by the rescuers.
True Mountain Rescue Stories
Author: Glenn Scherer
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502277
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The chilly climate and thin air of the mountain biome adds an extra layer of danger to mishaps that occur at high altitudes. Shocking and triumphant true accounts of railroad wrecks, plane and helicopter crashes, and mountaineers who nearly met their maker are featured in this collection. Additional resources include sidebars about mountain safety and the gear you should bring when going on an outdoor trek.
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464502277
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The chilly climate and thin air of the mountain biome adds an extra layer of danger to mishaps that occur at high altitudes. Shocking and triumphant true accounts of railroad wrecks, plane and helicopter crashes, and mountaineers who nearly met their maker are featured in this collection. Additional resources include sidebars about mountain safety and the gear you should bring when going on an outdoor trek.
The Elephant's New Shoe
Author: Laurel Neme
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633481
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
This sweet true story stars a tiny, orphaned elephant who was given another chance. When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology -- and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633481
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
This sweet true story stars a tiny, orphaned elephant who was given another chance. When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology -- and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents.
18 Days Underground
Author: Joanne Mattern
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338571752
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
"Have you heard about: the boys' soccer team trapped inside a flooded cave system? A school bus full of kids desparately fleeing a raging wildfire? The deaf hiker who was saved by a dog that appeared out of nowhere? You will never forget these and other true stories of courage and heroism." --P. [4] of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338571752
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
"Have you heard about: the boys' soccer team trapped inside a flooded cave system? A school bus full of kids desparately fleeing a raging wildfire? The deaf hiker who was saved by a dog that appeared out of nowhere? You will never forget these and other true stories of courage and heroism." --P. [4] of cover.
Buried Alive
Author: Manuel Pino Toro
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 0230120377
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The inside story of the thirty-three Chilean miners trapped 2,300 feet underground that captivated the world On August 5, 2010, a tunnel in the gold and copper mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile collapsed, with all of its miners trapped underground. For days, the families waited breathlessly as percussion drills searched out signs of life. Finally, a note came back from below--the miners were alive and safe. Now the rescue crew needed to burrow through 2300 feet of solid rock to get them out. For nine weeks, the world watched as Chile threw all of its resources into the effort. Televisions flashed images of worried families holding vigil night and day and of Chile's newly elected President Pinera making their recovery his personal crusade. What the cameras didn't reveal was the behind-the-scenes intrigue: the corruption that led to faulty construction of the tunnel in the first place; how the men lived in a muddy and humid environment where the temperature was unbearably hot; how the rescue effort became a political campaign to raise the president's sagging numbers; and the abundant hope necessary to sustain the men in their underground captivity. Author Manuel Pino takes us into his native Chile and, drawing on direct access to the miners and their families, weaves a rich narrative of extraordinary survival and triumph.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 0230120377
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The inside story of the thirty-three Chilean miners trapped 2,300 feet underground that captivated the world On August 5, 2010, a tunnel in the gold and copper mine in the Atacama Desert in Chile collapsed, with all of its miners trapped underground. For days, the families waited breathlessly as percussion drills searched out signs of life. Finally, a note came back from below--the miners were alive and safe. Now the rescue crew needed to burrow through 2300 feet of solid rock to get them out. For nine weeks, the world watched as Chile threw all of its resources into the effort. Televisions flashed images of worried families holding vigil night and day and of Chile's newly elected President Pinera making their recovery his personal crusade. What the cameras didn't reveal was the behind-the-scenes intrigue: the corruption that led to faulty construction of the tunnel in the first place; how the men lived in a muddy and humid environment where the temperature was unbearably hot; how the rescue effort became a political campaign to raise the president's sagging numbers; and the abundant hope necessary to sustain the men in their underground captivity. Author Manuel Pino takes us into his native Chile and, drawing on direct access to the miners and their families, weaves a rich narrative of extraordinary survival and triumph.
Slave Stealers
Author: Timothy Ballard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629724843
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follow two abolitionists who fought one of the most shockingly persistent evils of the world: human trafficking and sexual exploitation of slaves. Told in alternating chapters from perspectives spanning more than a century apart, read the riveting 19th century first-hand account of Harriet Jacobs and the modern-day eyewitness account of Timothy Ballard. Harriet Jacobs was an African-American, born into slavery in North Carolina in 1813. She thwarted the sexual advances of her master for years until she escaped and hid in the attic crawl space of her grandmother's house for seven years before escaping north to freedom. She published an autobiography of her life, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, which was one of the first open discussions about sexual abuse endured by slave women. She was an active abolitionist, associated with Frederick Douglass, and, during the Civil War, used her celebrity to raise money for black refugees. After the war, she worked to improve the conditions of newly-freed slaves. As a former Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security who has seen the horrors and carnage of war, Timothy Ballard founded a modern-day "underground railroad" which has rescued hundreds of children from being fully enslaved, abused, or trafficked in third-world countries. His story includes the rescue and his eventual adoption of two young siblings--Mia and Marky, who were born in Haiti. Section 2 features the lives of five abolitionists, a mix of heroes from past to present, who call us to action and teach us life lessons based on their own experiences: Harriet Tubman--The "Conductor"; Abraham Lincoln--the "Great Emancipator"; Little Mia--the sister who saved her little brother; Guesno Mardy--the Haitian father who lost his son to slave traders; and Harriet Jacobs--a teacher for us all.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781629724843
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follow two abolitionists who fought one of the most shockingly persistent evils of the world: human trafficking and sexual exploitation of slaves. Told in alternating chapters from perspectives spanning more than a century apart, read the riveting 19th century first-hand account of Harriet Jacobs and the modern-day eyewitness account of Timothy Ballard. Harriet Jacobs was an African-American, born into slavery in North Carolina in 1813. She thwarted the sexual advances of her master for years until she escaped and hid in the attic crawl space of her grandmother's house for seven years before escaping north to freedom. She published an autobiography of her life, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, which was one of the first open discussions about sexual abuse endured by slave women. She was an active abolitionist, associated with Frederick Douglass, and, during the Civil War, used her celebrity to raise money for black refugees. After the war, she worked to improve the conditions of newly-freed slaves. As a former Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security who has seen the horrors and carnage of war, Timothy Ballard founded a modern-day "underground railroad" which has rescued hundreds of children from being fully enslaved, abused, or trafficked in third-world countries. His story includes the rescue and his eventual adoption of two young siblings--Mia and Marky, who were born in Haiti. Section 2 features the lives of five abolitionists, a mix of heroes from past to present, who call us to action and teach us life lessons based on their own experiences: Harriet Tubman--The "Conductor"; Abraham Lincoln--the "Great Emancipator"; Little Mia--the sister who saved her little brother; Guesno Mardy--the Haitian father who lost his son to slave traders; and Harriet Jacobs--a teacher for us all.
Trapped Behind Nazi Lines
Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515714349
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Maps, primary source quotes, captivating imagery and vivid text immerse readers in the dramatic tale of capstured U.S. service men and women during World War II.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515714349
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Maps, primary source quotes, captivating imagery and vivid text immerse readers in the dramatic tale of capstured U.S. service men and women during World War II.
Cave and Mine Survival Stories
Author: Sue Bradford Edwards
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Caves are fun to explore, and underground mines provide jobs for many people. But entering underground spaces has potentially deadly risks. Cave and Mine Survival Stories examines the experiences of people who have faced death in these spaces and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of caves and mines and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these places. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Caves are fun to explore, and underground mines provide jobs for many people. But entering underground spaces has potentially deadly risks. Cave and Mine Survival Stories examines the experiences of people who have faced death in these spaces and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of caves and mines and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these places. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.