Fighting to Survive in the Wilderness: Terrifying True Stories

by Eric Braun

Overview

Bitter cold. Extreme heat. Dangerous terrain. Sudden storms. When you're in the wild, you're at the whim of nature, and anything can happen. Could you survive a wilderness disaster? Discover the true tales of people who did, and find out how they lived to tell their stories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756564506
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Fighting to Survive
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	16 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

After the End of the World: Aron Ralston 6

In the Mountain of the Sleeping Lady: The Wild Boars Soccer Team 16

Alone Against the Arctic: Ada Blackjack 28

A Night in the Death Zone: Beck Weathers 38

Dropped into the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke 50

Glossary 60

Read More 61

Internet Sites 61

Source Notes 62

Select Bibliography 63

Index 64

Interviews

True, inspiring stories of surviving dangerous situations against low odds; Short stories in magazine-like tone will pull readers in without dissuading them with large amounts of text; Filled with fact boxes to add to main content; Ideal for struggling or reluctant middle grade readers; Maps will help set the scene and provide clarity for readers