survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks, etc

Introduces life in colonial Jamestown, Virginia, as seen through the eyes of Sam Collier, John Smith's page, who works hard while wondering if he has the strength to survive in the New World.

Describes how Tami Oldham survived at sea and eventually reached the Hawaiian Islands after her boat was destroyed by Hurricane Raymond and her fianc? was tossed overboard and lost at sea.

Thirteen-year-old Timothy, more interested in reading than in physical activity, reluctantly accompanies his enthusiastic father on a camping trip and, when he accidently becomes lost in the woods, discovers that he is capable of surviving on his own.

After a car accident in a snowy Colorado pass seriously injures their parents, athletic fourteen-year-old Danielle and her brainy younger brother Jake must scale a mountain to find help.

Presents a selection of reportedly true accounts of amazing survival stories and includes quizzes and answers.

A deadly, flu-like epidemic and a plague of flesh-eating creatures threaten the lives of the children at Perdido Beach while Sam, Astrid, Caine, and Diana each struggle with doubts and uncertainties.

The only survivor of a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe lives alone on an island many years before he is rescued. During these years he provides himself with food, clothing, shelter and quite a few luxuries.

Relates stories of people who have faced terrible danger on or near the ocean and explains common causes of deadly conditions at sea, such as hurricanes, as well as other dangers, such as piracy and terrorism.

Describes five natural disasters, discussing how and why each happened, and relates the stories of individuals who survived and, in some cases, rescued others.

Describes ten dangerous situations in which ingenuity and determination proved to be important survival skills.