Shelter (a True Book: Survival Skills)

Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!

Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter -- a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence -- and the know-how -- to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they’re connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation.

Diane Vukovic is an expert camper, backpacker, and disaster-preparedness specialist. Diane has two daughters of her own and loves taking them on wilderness camping trips and teaching them survival skills like first aid and shelter making. She also loves to travel to remote, lesser known parts of the world and has been to more than 30 countries on six continents. Diane is the lead writer at the prepping website Primal Survivor and author of the book Disaster Preparedness for Women.