Survivor kids : get ready for a wild Australia
Macinnis, Peter2020
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It seems almost second nature for many Australians to go wandering out into the bush, but how many would know what to do if they ran out water, got lost or needed to take shelter for the night? In this new title, experienced science teacher, Scout leader and children's author Peter Macinnis seeks to begin training young people in the art of safety in the Australian environment. Starting with bush safety and moving on to look at surviving fire, earth movements, wild water, wild winds and dangerous animals, Survivor Kids is a fun introduction to the risks of the natural environment and the ways in which children can try to avoid harm. As well as exposing some outdated ideas -- such as sheltering in a doorway during an earthquake -- Macinnis explores survival stories from the past to find tips for today. SurvivorKids is an absorbing read for outdoor and indoor adventurers, with plenty of stories to fascinate young readers and activities to test the skills of older ones. From what to take on an hour-long walk through to how to build earthquake-resistant buildings and ways to avoid sharks, interesting and fun facts help develop a healthy respect for our planet and an awareness of safety.
Main title:
Survivor kids : get ready for a wild Australia / Peter Macinnis.
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Imprint:
Canberra, ACT : NLA Publishing, 2020
Collation:
viii, 183 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-175) and index.
Contents:
Surviving in the landscape. Being prepared; Knowing where you are; Water; Seeking shelter; When things go wrong -- Surviving fire. Planning for fires; When fires approach; When things go wrong -- Surviving earth movements. Disasters in Ancient Australia; Earthquakes; Tsunamis; Volancoes -- Surviving wild water. At the beach; Floods -- Surviving wild winds. Electrical and other storms; Cyclones; Whirlwinds; Tornadoes -- Surviving dangerous animals. Fearful reptiles; Sharks; Arachnids; Insects; Leeches.
ISBN:
9780642279514
Dewey class:
613.69613
Language:
English
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Subject:
Natural disasters -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureNatural disasters -- Australia -- Planning -- Juvenile literatureSurvival -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureEmergency management -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureDangerous animals -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureSevere storms -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureWildfires -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
BRN:
369610
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Leisure | 613 MAC | Available |