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Straightforward advice on what to do under threat of a dangerous situation.

The first three chapters in this book—Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards—describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills.

Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, "Fast Facts", "Life Savers", "Did You Know", and "If You" sidebars, and margin notes. The book's eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed color and dynamic action photographs.

The life-threatening scenarios include:

Animal Dangers

  • What to do if you are bitten by a snake
  • How to escape from a bear
  • What to do if you are chased by bees

Natural Dangers

  • How to survive a hurricane
  • How to avoid being struck by lightning
  • What to do if you are caught in a food

Human Hazards

  • How to escape from water in a car
  • How to escape from a burning building
  • How to avoid being crushed in a crowd

The Survival Skills include:

  • Planning a trip
  • Using a penknife
  • Finding food
  • Making a shelter
  • Making a fire
  • Tying knots.

Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.

ISBN-13: 9781770856196

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Firefly Books Limited

Publication Date: 07-30-2015

Pages: 96

Product Dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)

Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults. Previous titles include Ultimate Cars and Puzzles, Conundrums and Enigmas.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Animal Dangers
What to do if you are bitten by a snake
How to escape from a crocodile
What to do if you see a shark
How to escape from a bear
How to escape from a wildcat
What to do if you are chased by bees
How to escape from ants

Natural Dangers
How to escape from quicksand
How to survive a hurricane
How to survive an earthquake
How to survive an avalanche
How to avoid being struck by lightning
How to survive a tornado
How to survive a blizzard
How to survive in the desert
How to survive at sea
How to survive on a deserted beach
What to do if you are caught in a flood
What to do in a forest or bush fire
How to survive in a frozen wilderness

Human Hazards
How to escape from a car in water
How to avoid being crushed in a crowd
How to survive a plane crash
How to escape from a burning building
How to escape from a sinking ship

Basic Survival Skills
Before you go on a trip
Let the Sun and stars help you find your way
Using a Swiss Army knife
Finding water
Making a fire
Finding food
Storing and cooking food
Making a shelter
Animals in the wild
Time and weather
Getting rescued
Getting out
First aid
Knots

Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments