The Complete Survival Guide

The Complete Survival Guide is a procedural text that details how to survive in a variety of hostile situations.  Hyperthermia and hypothermia, shelter, water, fire, attitude, and improvisation are some of the topics covered. The book concludes with a feature on planning and writing a procedural text.

A contents, clear headings and subheadings, and an edgy, contemporary design facilitate navigation.  The text is supported by illustrations, diagrams, lists, info boxes, and sidebars.  Inset boxes encourage readers to notice visual features, to engage in critical thinking, to activate reading strategies, and to clarify vocabulary.  Boxes also highlight issues and prompt personal response.

Terminology is defined in context and in the glossary.

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