Ocean Survival Stories
The ocean is vast and powerful, and many people enjoy sailing, fishing, and more on the open waters. But spending time on the ocean has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in the ocean and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of the ocean and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an ocean adventure. 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 |
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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 | 9781098292225, 9798384910169 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 613.69 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 930 |
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.