Wilderness Survival: Basic Safety for Outdoor Adventures

by Blake Hoena

Overview

Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496666154
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/03/2020
Series:	Outdoor Adventure Guides
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	650L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

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Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and graphic novels for children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Do Not Panic! 4

Chapter 2 Shelter and Fire 10

Chapter 3 Water 22

Chapter 4 Food 28

Chapter 5 Staying Safe 32

Chapter 6 Signaling for Help 38

Build Your Own Survival Kit 44

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

A way for makerspace fans to take their craft outside; Useful for hi-lo readers in middle school who read at a third or fourth grade level; High-interest topic ties to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) curriculum; attractive multimedia approach includes bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, maps, and expert instructions

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 3–5—When it comes to outdoor adventure, it's important to pick the right resources. These ruggedly handsome titles help establish priorities, whether it's shelter from the elements or what equipment to bring and what to leave behind. The books stress planning ahead, gathering information, and using observation to inform decision-making. Full of tips and hacks, they also include instructions for useful items like solar stills, packable toothpaste, first aid kits, fire starting packs, and more. Abundant stock photos of wild animals and diverse hikers will inspire readers, while an engaging page layout with lots of sidebars and captions offers multiple entry points. VERDICT Packed with good advice and good-looking to boot.

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