Stranded!
Series of 6 titles
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 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.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.4-6.3 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF051160 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 333.78'20289-919.89 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 830-910 |
| Guided Reading Level | P |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.9-5.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Stranded
Would-be explorers and adventurers will relish these survival stories set in some of the world’s most dangerous and isolated environments. Books open with the first of three- or- four dramatic, real-life stories, followed by a well-written general introduction to the region-including landforms, flora and fauna, weather, and culture-and close with a survival guide. A world map highlights the regions, and the stories center on teens and adults stranded in locations in the United States and around the globe. Authors don’t minimize the survival struggles, some of which ended in death, but avoid sensationalism. Appealing layouts feature text boxes with ample information and boxed color photos and maps superimposed on full-color background photos. These books make learning about these regions exciting and entertaining. Bound to draw an audience, this series is a solid first-purchase choice.
Stranded
Would-be explorers and adventurers will relish these survival stories set in some of the world’s most dangerous and isolated environments. Books open with the first of three- or- four dramatic, real-life stories, followed by a well-written general introduction to the region-including landforms, flora and fauna, weather, and culture-and close with a survival guide. A world map highlights the regions, and the stories center on teens and adults stranded in locations in the United States and around the globe. Authors don’t minimize the survival struggles, some of which ended in death, but avoid sensationalism. Appealing layouts feature text boxes with ample information and boxed color photos and maps superimposed on full-color background photos. These books make learning about these regions exciting and entertaining. Bound to draw an audience, this series is a solid first-purchase choice.