No. of pages 128
Published: 2016
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This book is part of a book series called Mysteries And Mayhem .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Nomad Press .
Tom McCarthy is an award-winning writer and editor. He has developed and edited titles that have won such awards as Harvard University's Goldsmith Award for Book of the Year, Reader's Digest Top Five Summer Books, Sport Illustrated's Top Books of the Year, and Esquire's The Year's Five Best Read. As the series editor for several best-selling collections, including Incredible Pirate Tales, Ghost Pirates, and Incredible Tales of the Sea, he has developed a knack for finding great stories for readers of all ages. Tom lives in Guilford, CT.
This book has the following chapters: Introduction Chapter 1: Escape from the Ice Chapter 2: Alone on an Island Chapter 3: Adrift in the Pacific Chapter 4: Crossing Death Valley Chapter 5: Lost in Tibet Glossary Index
This book is in the following series:
Praise for Survival: Real Tales of Endurance in the Face of Disaster Booklist "Warning: these feats aren't for the faint of heart. From icy depths and scorching valleys to the rumored consumption of human flesh, this entry in the Mystery & Mayhem series examines notorious survival stories... The conversational tone, hair-raising anecdotes, and fairly comprehensive glossary make this a handy primer for any budding thrill seeker." This Kid Reviews Books Blog "This was a good book. I like that in the introduction Mr. McCarthy points out that he chose true stories that make you wonder whether you would actually survive, and not think that anybody could just do that. The stories are all true, and kids will enjoy reading about them. They learn a little bit of history, and they may not even realize it... Altogether a really neat book. I give the book five out of five bookworms!" Mom Read It Blog "Five stories of survival against all odds... Five stories, all terrifying, and all true." Titles Edited by Tom McCarthy Far Afield, A Sportswriting Odyssey by S.L. Price The New York Times "The sports reportage in this gracefully written book is strong enough to make the sometimes-dated events seem timeless." Esquire Magazine "Far Afield is mostly a journey of self-discovery, honest and true without any of the usual sun-dappled barf. It reminds us that sports can tell us more about one another than just about anything else we do, so long as someone as able as Price provides the translation." Duty, Honor, Victory by Gary Bloomfield Sports Illustrated "An excellent book, it could be sent to school with your kids and used for social studies classes." Publishers Weekly "A touching and memorable account of America's athletes on the battlefield." Facing Ali: 15 Fighters/15 Stories by Stephen Brunt Sports Illustrated "These are men of substance, worth getting to know. Brunt does them justice, but the author has done something even more impressive: He has found something new to report about Muhammad Ali." Racing the Sunset: An Athlete's Quest for Life After Sports by Scott Tinley Triathlete "Tinley rubbed shoulders with legends from all sports during the run-up in his own notoriety, and leveraged those relationships in writing his latest book. He opens their grief to us in their own words, and bares his own heart as well." Undertaker's Son by Richard "Digger" Phelps Donald J. Trump "Digger is not only a survivor, he's an optimist who has made an indelible impression on everyone who has been lucky enough to know him. His book is a lesson in having the right attitude to not only overcome obstacles, but to contribute to society and our country in a big way. Undertaker's Son is a terrific read, and a wonderful book to add to any collection." Foul Ball: My Life and Hard Times Trying to Save an Old Ballpark by Jim Bouton San Francisco Chronicle "An irresistible story whose outcome remains in doubt until the very end. Not just a funny book, but a patriotic one." John Feinstein "What it shares with Ball Four is Bouton's humor, his keen sense of what's right and wrong, and a remarkable tale that--if you didn't trust the author--you would find difficult to believe." Jim Bouton "Ball Four is a book I wanted to write. Foul Ball is a book I had to write." Keith Olbermann "Now in his fifth decade of telling the truth no matter the consequences, Bouton proves that a badly run city government can be just as dangerous--and just as hilarious--as a badly run baseball team." Other titles from Nomad Press Explorers of the New World School Library Journal "This informative, entertaining activity book takes readers on a fascinating voyage of their own ... An appealing and useful resource." Children's Literature Review This combination history and activity book from the "Build it Yourself" series will enliven home school and classroom history units..." The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence School Library Journal "Featuring a lively page design, this volume asks readers a series of questions to prompt them to consider the American Revolution ... VERDICT A useful resource; purchase as needed."