Central Kansas Library System

In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, the Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and the artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of a special gorilla. Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington, mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol...

A dog that has just graduated from "sniffing school" advises readers what to do if they become lost in the woods, and assures them that his smart nose will lead him to where they are. Includes facts about dogs' noses.

"Deep in the dark North Atlantic night, the majestic ocean liner Titanic strikes ice and quickly begins to sink. It radios out an 'S-O-S' distress call into the night. But all the ships who receive the call are too far away to help. All apart from the humble Carpathia. But surely it is too small to help, and how will it navigate the perilous ice fields? Follow the brave crews of both ships and find out what happened on this fateful night. It's all...

Relates the feats of Barry, the Saint Bernard dog, whose name, to this day, bears the best dog honor at the Saint Bernard Monastery of Switzerland.

Search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations.

Explains what firefighters are, looks at the fire station, trucks, firefighting tools and equipment, and safety apparel, and discusses the work of firefighters in different emergency situations.

Describes how rescue boats and their crews help people in emergency situations.

Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite Rescue Vehicles. From ambulances to police cars, discover the incredible variety of some of the world's amazing life-saving machines.

"A fundamental introduction to water-based rescue vehicles known as rescue boats, including their history, a description of their features, and how they help people in emergencies"--Provided by publisher.