Neil Champion

"Gives essential survival tips for building shelter in the wild, including using natural means in different regions such as the desert, forest, jungle, and cold areas. Also includes information on what to bring for aid when building shelters"--Provided by publisher.

"Gives essential survival tips for building a fire and cooking in the wild, including information on different kinds of fires. Also discusses how to know what to cook and utensils to use"--Provided by publisher.

"Gives essential survival tips on what to do in emergency situations. Includes scenarios about fire, bad weather, accidents, injuries, extreme conditions, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the snow sports of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding by presenting the basic techniques, gear needed, and safety tips. Includes famous slopes to visit, picture labels, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the sports of rock climbing and mountaineering, along with the history of these sports. Explains the equipment needed, climbing and training techniques, and how to tie knots. Belaying, rappelling, and orienteering are also covered. Includes labels, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores underground caves and the sport of caving by discussing cave formations, the gear and equipment needed, and the five different cave grades. Introduces famous caves around the world and includes picture labels and a reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Prepares beginning hikers by teaching how to hike and navigate an expedition, what to pack for survival and camping, how to predict and read weather, and safety tips. Includes famous trails to visit, labels, and reading quiz"

A biography of the eighteenth-century Scottish inventor and engineer whose improved designs of the steam engine made its wide use possible.

"Introduces readers to the sport of mountain biking by teaching how to size up your own bike, the gear needed to ride and repair your bike, and techniques and tricks of mountain biking. Includes famous mountain bike trails around the world, label diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.