Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids [Paperback]

Willy Whitefeather (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1991 | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Willy Whitefeather's

From treating a bee sting to building an overnight shelter, kids will gain the knowledge and confidence they need to survive outdoors.

All ages

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Roberts Rinehart (March 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943173477
• ISBN-13: 978-0943173474
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Children's Literature Guides

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Techniques and life teachings of wilderness survival, September 21, 1997

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This review is from: Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids (Paperback)

Great book for children and adults that Love their kids enough, to give them simple learning skills that could come in handy, when we least expect it. I know of kid's that have already truly been saved by the lessons taught in such a way that, children remember them forever. Everyone should have a copy of this fine work in their home, because we all like the outdoors, but we never know when we might need the guiding know-how in this handbook. As willy says, "make it back safe."

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL LEARNING TOOL FOR BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS!, March 23, 2008

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids (Paperback)

This small book is 95 pages of pure reading pleasure and for such a small volume, I cannot imagine how Willy Whitefeather was able to pack so much useful knowledge in and still have a delightfully readable book. I you and your children spend any time at all in the outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing or just wondering about, I can hardly imagine a more useful book. In fact, I would almost go as far as to say that this should be mandatory reading for any parent or child who ventures outside.

This book covers every thing from getting lost and surviving, to finding directions, going to potty, stings and hurts, talking sticks, things to watch for, campfires, lighting, rainstorms, hypothermia, common sense, proper dressing, shelter building and so much more. It covers survival in the desert, mountains, woods and swamps.

The book is amply supplied with wonderful black and white sketches that both kids and adults can relate to. The text, while simple, is not overly simple and is absolutely loaded with wisdom. I truly believe that a book such as this, read with the parent or care giver, is as important as learning to swim to assure your child's well being when they are out of doors.

I have been involved with the outdoors all my life, was actually camping on my own in the deep woods at the age of eight and my travels have been literally all over the world. Much of those travels have been in the back country where ever I was. I have received extensive survival training and, along with my wife, have certainly had some hair- raising experiences. As much as I thought I knew, I was still able to pick up new information with this one, and more importantly, it gave me a wonderful tool to be able to pass on knowledge to the little ones. I cannot stress enough the usefulness of this book. It is an absolute delight. If you can find a copy, I certainly recommend you add it to your and your child's library. You certainly will not be sorry for having this one on your shelf, or better yet, in your kid's hands.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginning Book for outdoor survival for kids!, April 27, 2010

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BadBoydz "Overproducktion" (Graham, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids (Paperback)

I have 6 children ages 3-14 who are homeschooled. We have been doing Wilderness Awareness as part of our science. Willy Whitefeather's Outdoor Survival Handbook for Kids is great! Like an above review, it is a little cheesy, but it has helped my kids to get the information to sink in. My older 3 boys have been learning survival skills since they were little, and even they picked up a few unknown facts! My 6 year old and 9 year old benefited the most from this book. Although, even my 2 youngest...3 and 4 years of age remember some of the things in the book.

If you are looking for more curriculum, may I suggest Kamana for kids...available from the Wilderness Awareness School in Washington State. They have classes, but they also sell curriculum for kids and adults in their store.

And for older children, I would suggest any of Tom Brown's books or-The Boy's Book of Outdoor Survival: 101 Courageous Skills for Exploring the Dangerous Wild by Chris McNab.