wilderness survival

Marlo does not know why her best friend Amos suddenly turned against her, but it makes the canoe trip their parents have arranged difficult--especially when a wrong turn sends them over a waterfall, and the two of them and the dog Cheerio are suddenly struggling for survival in the Alaskan wilderness.

"Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more . . . gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how people live in--and make it out of--the wilderness to survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

When sickness decimates his fishing village, an orphan named Leif flees north in a cedar canoe, journeying along a brutal but beautiful coastline.

"[The reader is] lost in the unforgiving terrain of a mountain. [Their] survival is hanging by a thread. How will [they] get down? Will [they] be able to steer clear of dangerous animals? And will [they] be able to get help before it's too late? It's time to make some difficult choices. With some smart decision making and a little luck, perhaps [they'll] be able to survive being lost on a mountain!"--Provided by publisher.

The reader must make decisions on how to survive in a snowstorm.

Thirteen-year-old Francie and her parents set off on a road trip from British Columbia to the Grand Canyon. When they take a shortcut down an old logging road in Oregon, their truck hits a rock which destroys the oil pan. Francie's a little excited about being stuck in the middle of nowhere since she can use her survival skills. Her parents both set off to try and find help, leaving Francie alone in the woods. As the days stretch on, she begins to get desperate.

Publisher Annotation: Stay calm, and Scout it out! Scout's woe is your gain in the first of the SURVIVAL SCOUT graphic novel series, where Scout endures natural disasters so we don't have to.

The ocean is vast and powerful, and many people enjoy sailing, fishing, and more on the open waters. But spending time on the ocean has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in the ocean and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of the ocean and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an ocean adventure.

Deserts are stark and beautiful, attracting hikers and other people seeking adventure. But spending time in a desert has potentially deadly risks. Desert Survival Stories examines the experiences of people who have faced death in deserts and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of deserts and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these regions.