The cavernous underground is a place that strikes fear in the human mind, and inspires our imagination. We love to explore this part of the world, even at great peril to ourselves. Readers will be excited to learn about underground survival stories through this book's fast-paced narration and eye-catching illustrations.

A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.

Mountains have a harsh climate that is a deadly challenge for even the hardiest of humans. This dramatically illustrated book presents true stories of survival in the extreme conditions of the peaks, including terrain, temperatures, and altitudes.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about how to survive in the mountains. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Introduces the STEM skills that are necessary in order to survive in a polar region.

"Where do you find shelter in rough country? What skills do you need to stay safe in the jungle? How do you protect yourself from a wild animal attack? How can you attract the attention of rescue teams? Survival is all about living through dangers, from howling storms to being cast away at sea. Explore amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places on Earth, and find out simple survival techniques"--Page [4] of cover....

"Jack and Annie show readers how to survive their many thrilling adventures"--