On a windy morning in April 2005, two friends set out to go fishing near Charleston, South Carolina. The teenagers paddled their small 15-foot (5.6 m) boat into the choppy Atlantic Ocean.… More →
Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival
What is it like to get trapped in a blinding sandstorm in the Sahara Desert? Or to be lost in a rain forest, battling stinging insects and other dangerous animals while trying to get back to civilization? Or to survive a plane crash, only to end up starving on a freezing mountaintop? In this gripping new series, readers will meet the people who fought against all odds to stay alive in deadly environments. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how everyday men and women survived extraordinary challenges, including extreme temperatures, deadly creatures, and lack of food and water. Along the way, readers will also learn about the plants and animals that live in oceans, deserts, mountains, and other treacherous places around the world. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the exciting survival tales. Written in a narrative format, this series is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
In the spring of 1994, Mauro Prosperi took part in a grueling six-day race called the Marathon of the Sands. Mauro, along with 133 other runners, set out to race 151 miles (234 km) across the More →
In early 2007, Loic Pillois and Guilhem Nayral went on a 60-mile hike in the Amazon rain forest in French Guiana. Despite having a map and a compass, the two friends became hopelessly lost.… More →
It was -25°F as the snow swirled all around, making it impossible to see. Explorer and dog trainer Keizo Funatsu called out into the darkness, "I'm here! I'm here!" Yet the howling winds were More →
In September 2013, 72-year-old Gene Penaflor was hunting for deer in California's Mendocino National Forest when he fell onto rocky terrain and was knocked unconscious. When he awoke, the… More →
In May 2011, Brian Dickinson climbed to the top of Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. "Enjoy this moment," he said to himself. Brian's joy would not last long, however. The powerful… More →