Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids

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. The life-threatening scenarios include: Animal Dangers . What to do if you are bitten by a snake . What to do if you are chased by bees Natural Dangers . 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 . 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. AGES: 10 to 13 AUTHOR: 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.