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English
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In this pulse-pounding thriller from the author of the "haunting, twisting thrill-ride" (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author) The River at Night, a young woman leaves behind everything she knows to take on the jungle of Bolivia, but her excursion abroad quickly turns into a fight for her life.
Author
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A collection of survival tales includes the story of a teenager who fell two miles from an airplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety and a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long that her heart stopped.
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English
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The jungle is teeming with dangerous creatures do humans have what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom? Readers of this engaging book with learn the STEM skills necessary for surviving the deadly rain forest habitat. Makerspace activities put their critical thinking and creativity to the test. Readers will tackle real-life scenarios unique to rain forest environments, relying on a map, a supply list, and STEM principles. Along the way, they'll...
5) Horizon
Author
Series
Horizon (Scholastic) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
When Aero Horizon 16 crashes in the Arctic, eight children emerge from the wreckage to find themselves alone and surrounded, not by ice, but by a mysterious and deadly jungle full of carnivorous plants and predatory birds--the other five hundred people from the plane are gone, not necessarily dead, but taken by something that lives in the jungle. Horizon is the debut middle grade novel for Scott Westerfeld.
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English
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"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations."--Back cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
When sullen teenager Dylan Barstow is caught joyriding in a stolen car he is sent to his ex-Marine uncle for the summer, but soon they are on the way to Papua New Guinea in search of a World War II fighter plane and Dylan discovers that defiance is not a survival skill when you are lost in a jungle.
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Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Forests and jungles are bursting with life, attracting many hikers, campers, and other adventurers. But spending time in a forest or jungle has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in forests and jungles and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of forests and jungles and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these regions"--Provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help."--
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Series
Publisher
Full Tilt Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A group of friends plan a trip to explore the Amazon rainforest. They have a map and some supplies, but the jungle is thick with trees. There are very few paths. The friends realize that they are lost and no one knows where to look for them. That is the beginning of Lo©¿c Pillois and Guilhem Nayral's dangerous adventure. Iron Will: Surviving the Jungle tells five shocking stories of being lost in the rainforest. The survivors faced deadly animals,...
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
When a plane bound for Costa Rica crashes in deep jungle, the tail section breaks free and nineteen teenagers miraculously survive. Joel Aspinall, son of a local politician and student rep on the school's council, is quick to take on the mantle of leadership, to organize everyone until a rescue party arrives. But the plane was crashed on purpose, no one knows where they are and no rescuers are coming. To make things worse, Joel's decisions lead to...
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Publisher
Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In an age when people are in search of new and more fulfilling experiences to replace screens and bring families together, this book explores 100 ways to connect with nature and discover the benefits of forest fun. From bushcraft activities like whittling and firelighting to spiritual pursuits like forest bathing and meditation, forest educator Jennifer Davis has brought together activities for people of all ages, helping them to connect with their...