Heroes of Hurricane Katrina (10 True Tales)

by Allan Zullo

Book Overview

Ten true stories of real-life heroes during Hurricane Katrina

Donald Colletti and Jimmy Pitre are forced to flee their flooded houses as Hurricane Katrina devastates their beloved city of New Orleans. But rather than seek shelter, the two brave men put their lives on the line to rescue hundreds of their neighbors.As Coast Guard helicopter 6514 is buffeted by severe winds, rescue swimmer Laurence Nettles is lowered into the dangerous waters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545831237
• ISBN13: 9780545831239
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7