Every story in this book really happened.
Rex Ryder's Epic Survival Stories for Kids is an illustrated nonfiction adventure book for ages 8–12 featuring 10 extraordinary true survival stories of courage, resilience, teamwork and real-life heroes who refused to give up.
A teenage girl survived 11 days alone in the Amazon rainforest.
A sailor drifted 76 days across the Atlantic Ocean.
A rugby team survived 72 days high in the freezing Andes Mountains.
A group of boys became trapped deep inside a flooded cave with no way out.
None of them were superheroes.
None of them expected to become legends.
Every one of them had to make a choice: give up... or survive.
Join explorer Rex Ryder as he uncovers ten remarkable true survival stories — stories of courage, determination, teamwork and the incredible strength of the human spirit.
Inside you'll discover the true stories of:
Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition and its legendary fight for survival
Juliane Koepcke, the teenager who survived a plane crash and walked alone through the Amazon rainforest
Ada Blackjack, who battled the Arctic to survive
Steven Callahan and his incredible 76 days alone at sea
The Thai Cave Rescue
Aron Ralston and the impossible decision he made to survive
Joe Simpson's fight for life high in the Andes
The survivors of the USS Indianapolis
Nando Parrado's extraordinary journey across the Andes
And more remarkable true adventures showing what ordinary people can do in extraordinary circumstances
Every chapter includes:
An exciting true survival story written especially for readers ages 8–12
Rex Ryder's Survival Lessons with practical lessons about courage, resilience and decision-making
Survival Snapshots filled with fascinating facts
Reflection questions encouraging resilience and critical thinking
Beautiful full-page illustrations throughout
Perfect for independent readers, classrooms, homeschool learning, libraries and children who love adventure, history, exploration and inspiring real-life stories.
Whether your child dreams of exploring the world or simply needs a reminder that courage isn't the absence of fear, these unforgettable stories will inspire them long after they turn the final page.
The greatest adventures aren't made up...
They really happened.
The only question is...
Which incredible survivor will inspire you first?
Reviews
This book tells the short stories of a variety of heroic survivors. From the Antarctic to canyons, each true story is unique and highlights the positive mental attitude maintained by the people or group involved. At the end of each story is a nice summary of what happened and points to remember. The book is written in a hopeful light of encouragement and prose and is suitable for readers of all ages.
This book is packed with incredible true stories of courage, determination, and survival. Each chapter introduces a real person who faced unbelievable challenges and found a way to keep going. The stories are easy to read, engaging, and full of positive lessons about resilience and hope. A great choice for young readers who enjoy adventure and learning about real-life heroes.
This book is adventurous, crafty, and in a kid's mind, spooky, as my daughter said, with 2 stories we read. I read the book with them and asked, 'What would you do?' and the creativity that flowed from these kids' minds was amazing. This book was a fun, adaptable read for both genders and ages 8-11. Perfect.
Got this book for my son. He studied Survival during homeschool this past year and I wanted a way to incorporate the lesson into a book. He loved it. Not only was he captivated by the stories but he also learned about 10 different people who persevered and overcame to be able to share their stories with us.
My 10-year-old really enjoyed this book. The survival stories are exciting, inspiring, and easy to read. I love that they're based on real events and teach valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and never giving up. A fun and motivating read for kids who love adventure. Highly recommended!