Desperate life-or-death situations brought the skills, technology and hopes of the world together in these six Xtreme Rescues books. From a distant spacecraft on its way to the Moon to the deepest depths of a Chilean mine, these stories captured our hearts. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work accomplished by hundreds of people working together. Each book contains important details about what to do if readers find themselves in similar situations. Includes surprising facts and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose Mine on August 5, 2010. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a similar situation, surprising facts and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. AGES: 9 to 10