Learn about the dangers that lurk on a desert island and how people have devised ways to survive and live there. This series examines how people can and do survive in some of the world's most hostile environments, from the desert and desert islands through to survival on the oceans or the wildernesses of the Arctic and Antarctica. Feature boxes examine key survival techniques and also offer case studies of people who have survived Earth's most inhospitable landscapes. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Author Biography

Jim Pipe has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin, Ireland.