Follows a group of six kids stranded on a deserted island as they embark on a quest for survival that tests their limits.

Shares tips for enduring the elements in a variety of environments, from the wilderness and desert to the jungle and threatening urban areas, in a guide that covers such topics as finding or making water, constructing a shelter, and signaling for rescue.

"Where do you find shelter in rough country? What skills do you need to stay safe in the jungle? How do you protect yourself from a wild animal attack? How can you attract the attention of rescue teams? Survival is all about living through dangers, from howling storms to being cast away at sea. Explore amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and find out simple survival techniques"--Back cover.

From To Build a Fire to Hatchet the fiction equivalent of these stories are a mainstay of student reading. You are Cold. You need to survive...From this premise this book shows the available tips and tricks that will allow you to survive. Perfect for critical thinking exercises.

Describes tips on how to survive in the wilderness.

Read about how to protect yourself from wild animals and thin mountain air to survive until rescue groups find you in this exciting book for students.

"Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people find the things they need to survive on--and get rescued from--a deserted island! 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.

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"-- "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 in Shelter - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT...

Six children who try to survive on a desert island in the Pacific Ocean discover that they might not be alone.

Fact boxes enrich survival tales of being lost in the woods. Written in a narrative format, this book will keep readers on the edge of their seats.