The U.S. Life-Saving Service (forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard) installed eight-member rescue teams on remote coastlines of the USA. In the midst of violent storms, these men rowed out to shipwrecks to rescue those on board.

• How did life-savers live and work in remote locations?
• Why did ships run aground or sink?
• How did the men perform rescues?

Investigate early search and rescue and become immersed the time period 1878-1915. Activities include games, drama, cooking, music, stories, science, research, and art.

Workshops from this book are used in history and English classrooms and as a post-Civil War to World War I  unit study. Art teachers love the maritime art projects. Scout leaders like the up-to-date information on hiking and boating survival skills.

For teachers with students in grades 4-12.       117 pages

“I never thought I’d teach a maritime history unit, but I’m so glad I did. This was my children’s favorite class and each workshop kept them engaged and excited to learn more. There’s a balance between depth of information and fun activities. A fabulous book and one I’ll keep for reference.” Jessi H., homeschool teacher