True Survival Stories
3 total works
When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival including her fall from the sky her encounters with dangerous wildlife and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story while a map timeline and bonus facts offer further details about Koepcke's ordeal.
Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982 he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he battled storms animals hunger and thirst to become a true sea survivor. Actual quotes help tell the story in Steve's own words while a map and timeline trace his journey. Readers will learn what it takes to battle the sea and live to tell the tale!
