In the wake of the growing interest in some of the world's most dangerous places, the author takes a close-up look at the physiological, psychological, and emotional stages that the human body and mind endures at the brink of death.

What should you do if there's a fire? Get to safety and call 9-1-1! This sing-along picture book lets kids practice this vital skill in a fun, safe way. Young readers will feel like heroes as they tap their feet to this catchy song about fire safety, with online music access.

The sixth edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book...

"For more than a decade, Bear Grylls has introduced TV viewers to the most dramatic wilderness survival situations, through his hit shows such as Man Vs. Wild. Now, with How to Stay Alive, Bear reveals to readers his full toolkit of survival tactics, from everyday basics like avoiding blisters to once-in-a-lifetime events like surviving a kidnapping. Opening with the most essential survival skills--assembling your survival kit, making a fire, building...

"The In Case of Emergency series will help children understand what is going on and how they should respond during emergency situations they are likely to encounter"--

Firefighter George, with the help of the Atlanta New Century School, prepares a class to handle an emergency and dial 911. Your child will see situations such as a house with smoke coming out, a child in the water in trouble, a parent unconscious on the ground, a burglar trying to break into a house, and real children respond to the emergencies and dial 911.

Offers a comprehensive text for recognizing, treating, and preventing wilderness emergencies. Provides step-by-step instructions for airway obstructions, cardiac arrest, spine and head injuries, fractures, insect bites, diabetic crisis, and other related material.