Presents a guide to wilderness survival in both common and unusual situations, including how to build a shelter, find water and food, deal with dangerous animals, and navigate in the wild.

Authoritative information presented by a certified USAF Survival School Instructor. Organized and indexed for easy reference.

Ted Alvarez built a career and an outdoor lifestyle by simply not being smart enough to say no to things that will probably kill him, or at least embarrass him severely. From nearly drowning in pro kayak races to hallucinating on solo trips across bear-and-bug-infested wildernesses, his work exists to show that the outsider Everywoman and -man can have the spotlight.

Provides information on how to survive in the wild, including how to locate water, how to find food, and how to create several types of shelters.

"An absorbing, fast-paced, and comprehensive guide to surviving in the wild, with a particular focus on the animals you might encounter--and want to avoid!--while you're there. Whether you're lost in the mountains, stranded in the desert, or adrift at sea, if you've read this book, you might just have a fighting chance at staying alive. Vivid photos, maps and other colorful graphics provide plenty to inspire armchair explorers. Chapters cover survival...

Completely updated with information on keeping yourself safe and healthy in the wilderness. A comprehensive, well-organized, and user-friendly guide to staying alive in the backcountry.

Could you survive in the wild? Young readers will be able to answer yes after tackling these engaging and educational DIY projects focused on survival. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, allowing young learners and reluctant readers to feel accomplished as they complete each achievable task. In addition, safety tips and materials lists help readers practice being prepared, a truly essential skill for survival! Featuring vivid photographs...

Water is essential to survival. It's important to always have water on hand, especially when people venture into the wild. However, there may come a time when water isn't easily available, and a person's survival skills must kick in. This text prepares readers for this kind of situation. Readers learn the basics for finding water in different environments. Through age-appropriate text with accompanying images, they learn how to locate sources of water,...

When Alex and three other snowboarders find themselves in trouble in the remote mountains of British Columbia, Alex must confront his fears and lead them to safety.

"This extensive guide will enable the reader to commune with the natural world and master a full spectrum of traditional practices, hands-on skills, and theoretical knowledge. The Bushcraft Bible is an essential tool for the naturalist in all of us who dreams of building a shelter, hunting and gathering for survival, and living a peaceful and environmentally conscious lifestyle. This comprehensive reference will provide even the most experienced outdoorsman...