Outlines the dangers that the wilderness can pose and discusses how people have survived some of the most treacherous outdoor conditions. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Introduces readers to true disaster survival stories, outlining the techniques people use to survive such events. Features accessible text, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Introduces readers to true stories of military survival, detailing the tools and techniques members of the armed forces use to survive in the field. Features accessible text, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Examines the world's deserts and discusses what creates a desert, desert animals, annual rainfall, what an oasis is, and how people live and survive in the desert.
Presents a children's study of the mountains of the world and discusses mountain ranges, how mountains are formed, volcanoes, mining, recreational uses, and ways to protect mountain areas and the animals that live there.
Explores how and why people participate in extreme sports such as street luging and BASE jumping, with true stories from extreme athletes who have survived dangerous conditions and mistakes and scientific explanations of how survival was possible.
