The world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this book teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce...

Could you survive mechanical failure in space? Apollo 13: Mission to the Moon in the True Survival series explores the shocking survival story of the Apollo 13 spacecraft and her crew. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts...

Presents the true story of Aron Ralston who after getting stuck in a canyon for five days while hiking, wound up amputating his own arm in order to survive.

Provides true tales of astronauts surviving a disaster in space, and how they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive.

Late in 1945, five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a routine training mission. Soon the mission became anything but routine. Flight 19, as it was known, became hopelessly lost. Then the planes vanished. No one ever found a trace of them or the 14 men who had been aboard. Starting five years later, people began to notice a pattern of disappearances of ships and airplanes similar to Flight 19. These disappearances...

"Describes engineering disasters in space and how engineers work to anticipate them or prevent them from happing again. Includes a "Case Study" special feature"--

Describes how to prevent, prepare for, and respond calmly to various kinds of emergency situations, including accidents, severe weather, and acts of violence.

In this book, readers will learn about stories of being stranded on mountains.

Shows children how to be safe when crossing the road, playing sports, and in other situations.

"Reporters gathered in the rain to watch in awe as the Hindenburg was scheduled to touch down on May 6, 1937. Their awe quickly turned to horror as the airship burst into flames and plunged to the ground. Follow along with the true story of a doomed airship that changed the course of aviation. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--