Stephen Person

When disaster strikes, people aren't the only ones in danger. On April 20, 2010, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. Millions of gallons of oil began gushing into the water, causing the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. Thousands of pelicans that lived in the Gulf were now in danger of dying because sticky brown oil covered their feathers. Who would come to their rescue? Look inside to meet the everyday heroes who have found ways to save animals...

On the morning of October 27, 2003, a police car skidded to a stop in front of Nancy Baar's house in San Diego. "You have ten minutes to get out of here!" the officer shouted. A huge wildfire was burning out of control in the mountains near Nancy's house and was quickly approaching her neighborhood. She had to leave quickly, but it wouldn't be easy. Nancy's four-acre (1.6-hectare) property was home to dogs, a horse, a pig, and 71 birds! There was...