Books with title Surviving the Desert

Josh and three of his sixth-grade classmates find themselves stranded in the wilderness, again. Surviving in a forest was one thing. Can they survive a desert too?Their situation takes a turn for the worse when they realize that their previous wilderness adventure was not an isolated experience. Not only do they need to complete another mission to get back home, but they need to find a way to prevent any more missions from happening. The Kids vs. Nature series includes some of the best outdoor adventure books for kids. Four fun characters are forced to encounter a variety of wilderness environments, ecosystems, and animals. They make plenty of mistakes during their missions but acquire more knowledge and skills along the way. These books are a perfect pick for those who want fast paced wilderness survival stories. Read the entire Kids vs. Nature series!Surviving Moose Lake (Book 1)Surviving Desert View (Book 2)Surviving Horse Island (Book 3)~ Future Stories ~Surviving Cougar Mountain (Book 4)Surviving Crystal Cavern (Book 5)Surviving Crocodile Swamp (Book 6)Surviving Rapids Canyon (Book 7)

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.

Josh and three of his sixth-grade classmates find themselves stranded in the wilderness, again. Surviving in a forest was one thing. Can they survive a desert too?Their situation takes a turn for the worse when they realize that their previous wilderness adventure was not an isolated experience. Not only do they need to complete another mission to get back home, but they need to find a way to prevent any more missions from happening.Read the entire series!Surviving Moose Lake (Book 1)Surviving Desert View (Book 2)Surviving Horse Island (Book 3) ~ Future Stories ~Surviving Cougar Mountain (Book 4)Surviving Crystal Cavern (Book 5)Surviving Crocodile Swamp (Book 6)Surviving Rapids Canyon (Book 7)

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.

About 400 miles from the North Pole, a plane crashes, stranding its passengers in the freezing cold. There is little shelter, and temperatures dip dozens of degrees below freezing. With an oncoming blizzard, rescue is delayed. This was the beginning of a 30-hour ordeal for the survivors of the crash, who had been on their way to an outpost in the icy wilderness of northern Canada. Iron Will: Surviving the Ice tells five chilling stories of people who found themselves lost, stranded, or abandoned in deathly cold conditions. From enduring frostbite and hypothermia, to traversing dangerous ice crevasses and deadly winds, readers will learn how the survivors beat the odds to live through their icy adventures.

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.

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.

Surviving the 11+ is a witty, charming true tale of a mother's determination to get her state-educated first child into a grammar school to give him an edge in life. Eventually, after a long and complicated journey fraught with trials and temptations, there is success. The author and her child are treated to not just one but two brilliant offers into two of the country's top boys' secondary schools. Ultimately, the family is left with a more pleasant dilemma: which school is a better fit? The book is easy to read, and it is highly portable. Plus, it's factual and lets you know what to expect (including tips to help your child succeed in the 11+).