Venture into the wild and find out how to stay alive in Earth's most challenging environments. Extreme survival is explored in detail through one hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons. Learn how to pack a lifesaving survival kit, discover where to find water in the desert, and read about how Shackleton, Selkirk, and others survived against the odds.
About the Author
Dr Jen Green is a writer and editor mainly specializing in geography, history, nature / environment and social issues. She also writes on science, human body, survival, art and artists. She has written over 250 published books, mostly for children aged 5-15 but also for adults. Jen received her doctorate from the University of Sussex in 1982. She worked in publishing for 15 years, as an editor and later editorial manager (1981-1996) and has since worked full-time as a writer and editor. Her book 'Your Feelings: I'm Special' was short-listed for the NASEN Special Needs Award.
