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Forest and Jungle Survival Stories

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Forests and jungles are bursting with life, attracting many hikers, campers, and other adventurers. But spending time in a forest or jungle has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in forests and jungles and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of forests and jungles and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these regions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 8
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Social Studies
Copyright 2024
Division Abdo Publishing
Imprint Essential Library
Language English
Number of Pages 112
Season 2023-12-15
ISBN 9781098292218, 9798384910152
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook
Dewey 613.69
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 6.25 x 9.25
Lexile 1070
ATOS Interest Level NOT AR
Accelerated Reader® Quiz NOT AR
Features Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents
 

Essential Survival Stories - School Library Journal

Opening chapters jump right into a detailed account of people in peril, from a rugby team’s plane crash in the Andes (Rock and Mountain) to a sailor stranded on a raft in the Atlantic Ocean (Ocean), before examining the multiple risks and challenges inherent in the featured environment. Subsequent pages complete the main story, then move on to shorter tales of other perilous adventures. A final chapter offers practical survival tips. The text includes just enough background information, while quotations from the survivors add a personal, first-hand touch. The narratives can be grim. Not everyone survives, and details about injuries, suffering, and even cannibalism are described straightforwardly, without sensationalizing. Chronologically, the incidents range from arctic expeditions in the 1800s (Extreme Cold and Ocean) to a 2021 gold mine rescue (Cave and Mine). VERDICT Engaging and informative nonfiction for middle school aged readers.

Author: Alexis Burling