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Children can learn fantastic practical survival skills in this compact but comprehensive handbook. Ranging from basic first aid, lighting a fire and foraging to making soap, a survival bed, and a shelter. This is a valuable aid for helping kids to be independent and resourceful, whether they set up camp in the backyard or in the wilderness.
Joshua Rice is an illustrator and designer based in London. His graphic, colorful work has been shortlisted for industry awards, exhibited in the London Transport Museum and featured by clients and collaborators such as National Parks UK, Historic Royal Palaces and Explorer HQ. Originally from Ontario, Canada, he trained as a historian before moving to the UK almost twenty years ago.
Introduction
Be prepared!
Knife safety
Chapter 1
Fire, wood & warmth
Fire basics
Splitting logs
Natural tinders
Fire lays
Lighting fires in challenging weather
Forever fire lighter
Toothpaste tube fire starter
Beeswax and petroleum jelly fire lighters
Charred log fire lighter
Chapter 2
Food & water
Finding and purifying water
Straw water tap
Foraging for food
Teas in the wild
Birch tapping
Bugs for breakfast
Wild baking
Cooking without pots and pans
Woodland tongs
Make a rocket stove
Tripod pot hanger
Chapter 3
Camp craft
Know your knots
Outdoor beds
Tarp shelters
How to make tent pegs
Natural shelters
Make your own lights
Stay warm at night
Duct tape knife sheath
Duct tape drinking cup
Pine resin
Tarp boat
Keeping things off the ground
Tension tray basket
Chapter 4
Tricks & tips
Natural navigation
Tracking
Camo tips
Make a stone knife
Nettle cordage
Plastic rubbish survival tips
Bring on the bandana
Duct tape survival
Chapter 5
First aid & emergencies
Plant poultices
Signalling
Makeshift survival skills
Extreme weather
DCR ABC
Survival skills test
Index
About the authors
Acknowledgements