Books in Sole Survivor series

Dehydration. Freezing night temperatures. Scorpions. These are just some of the dangers that await those traveling through the desert. With preparation, anyone can survive. But what if something goes wrong? This book introduces readers to the desert ecosystem in an inventive, fascinating way through its perils. Real-life tales of those who have survived the hardest parts of desert living encourage readers to be prepared when visiting an area with little water, lots of sun, and quicksand. Full-color photographs accompany each story, while multiple-choice questions help readers assess each scary situation.

Dehydration. Freezing night temperatures. Scorpions. These are just some of the dangers that await those traveling through the desert. With preparation, anyone can survive. But what if something goes wrong? This book introduces readers to the desert ecosystem in an inventive, fascinating way through its perils. Real-life tales of those who have survived the hardest parts of desert living encourage readers to be prepared when visiting an area with little water, lots of sun, and quicksand. Full-color photographs accompany each story, while multiple-choice questions help readers assess each scary situation.

White-water rafting and other river trips are fun adventures. They can go very wrong when a boat tips or a sudden storm hits. This book teaches readers about the river environments they may encounter and how to deal with their potential dangers. Real survival stories of life-threatening situations make these dangers real to readers, while offering important information on how to find food, deal with injury, and more should a bad situation occur. Multiple-choice questions and their answers ask readers to use their critical-thinking skills about surviving in the river environment while full-color photographs show them the ecosystem up close.

Those lost in the rainforest have a lot to be worried about. From sudden rainstorms to disease-carrying insects, there are a lot of dangers that need to be considered. However, readers of this book will be prepared. Through detailed descriptions of how to build shelter, gather food and water, and how to handle the possibility of wild animals, readers learn about the rainforest ecosystem and how to use it well. Survival stories of real people add a captivating element to the main content, and full-color photographs let readers travel deep into the rainforest without getting lost.

Those lost in the rainforest have a lot to be worried about. From sudden rainstorms to disease-carrying insects, there are a lot of dangers that need to be considered. However, readers of this book will be prepared. Through detailed descriptions of how to build shelter, gather food and water, and how to handle the possibility of wild animals, readers learn about the rainforest ecosystem and how to use it well. Survival stories of real people add a captivating element to the main content, and full-color photographs let readers travel deep into the rainforest without getting lost.

When trekking north or south to Earth's poles, the number one concern of travelers is likely the cold. And it should be. Frostbite, hypothermia, and more are real dangers but there are even more environmental aspects of the ice to be worried about. Readers are introduced to the coldest places on Earth, including how people like scientists live there and the threatening animals they could encounter. Also included are true stories of people who have had to survive in terrifying situations, highlighting how they did it and when they were rescued. Full-color photographs show the icy beauty of this unforgiving environment.

To reach certain places on Earth, we must cross miles of open water. Whether by plane or boat, there's always a chance of disaster, and the ocean is a dangerous place to be alone without transport. Readers learn what to do should they be left in open water or stranded on an island, including how to get food and water. True stories of those who have survived shipwreck exemplify the courage and resourcefulness needed in scary situations. Readers use their critical-thinking skills to answer multiple-choice questions about similar situations as they learn about the ocean ecosystem, including its hidden dangers.

White-water rafting and other river trips are fun adventures. They can go very wrong when a boat tips or a sudden storm hits. This book teaches readers about the river environments they may encounter and how to deal with their potential dangers. Real survival stories of life-threatening situations make these dangers real to readers, while offering important information on how to find food, deal with injury, and more should a bad situation occur. Multiple-choice questions and their answers ask readers to use their critical-thinking skills about surviving in the river environment while full-color photographs show them the ecosystem up close.