Survival! Ocean

Survival! Ocean is an expository text about what to do if you are lost at sea, including information on the equipment you should try to find, unforgettable shipwrecks, avoiding exposure to the weather, staying hydrated, sending help signals, and finding food.  The style is conversational and informative.

A variety of sentence types is used.  Information is presented by the main text, captioned photographs, illustrations, diagrams, maps, tables, lists, and text boxes that highlight definitions and interesting facts.  A Contents, glossary, index, bibliography, and websites for further research are provided. 

New terminology such as capsize, dinghy, and heatstroke is defined in context.

This title is from the TIME® for Kids: Nonfiction Readers series from Teacher Created Materials. Build your school bookroom or classroom library with dynamic and engaging nonfiction readers.