Books in Everyday Heroes series

An overview of the occupation of firefighting, including an historical perspective, the training needed, and the work done, and also including tips on preventing fires.

Describes the role, training, and duties of paramedics.

Accounts of situations in which young people assisted in an emergency in such a way as to put their own lives second to the safety of another

Profiles the lives of young people who saw something that needed to be done and did it; includes suggestions on how anyone can take a stand.

Describes the history, role, training, and duties of the Red Cross.

Describes the active lives of a blind girl, boy with cerebral palsy, and three other disabled young people

Tells the stories of five young people who volunteer in a variety of activities to help others.

Profiles young people who were willing to take risks and try something new, relates their accomplishments, and offers ideas on how to start and run a business

Tells the stories of a number of youngsters who had to overcome such serious problems as broken homes, abuse, and prejudice to succeed in life

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