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:	9780756562342
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Fighting to Survive
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
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

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–9—A lone survivor of a plane crash off the African coast clings to life on a piece of wreckage. A man whose arm is pinned by a boulder is forced to make a drastic decision. These are among a few of the fascinating stories in the "Fighting to Survive" series. Each volume contains a brief introduction to the topic before delving into the survival accounts of real people who beat the odds. They defied animals, the environment, shipwrecks, airplane disasters, space accidents, and more. The narratives offer both information and much suspense. Insets provide relevant information, such as a definition of hypothermia, and help to reinforce the tales. Readers attracted by the tempting titles will not be disappointed by the content inside, which also includes accompanying facts. Pictures and photographs are appropriately placed. VERDICT Information and suspenseful narratives make these volumes both interesting and good for reports. Excellent choices for school and public libraries.

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