The World's Most Amazing Survival Stories (Edge Books, the World's Top Ten) [Library Binding]

O'Shei (Author), Tim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Edge Books, the World's Top Ten

Using a countdown format, describes 10 of the world's most amazing survival stories.

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Tim O'Shei is a Capstone Press author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736864377
• ISBN-13: 978-0736864374
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,463,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cheating Death...For Younger Readers!, May 13, 2010

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This review is from: The World's Most Amazing Survival Stories (Edge Books, the World's Top Ten) (Library Binding)

Tim O'Shei examines ten men and women who cheated death in this 2006 Capstone Press release. Part of that publisher's 'World's Top Tens' series, THE WORLD'S MOST AMAZING SURVIVAL STORIES introduces readers 9-12 to some very gutsy individuals who faced down death.

In reverse countdown order, O'Shei describes the death-defying situations faced by Gareth Wood, Petra Nemcova, Scott O'Grady, Bethany Hamilton, Colby Coombs, Aron Ralston and others. Some were attacked by sharks. Others were trapped high on mountain tops, shipwrecked and so on. They survived mainly due to determination and resourcefulness.

Several of the people chronicled lost limbs which may be upsetting to 9- and 10-year olds. (One photo shows Bethany Hamilton after the shark attack that cost the 13-year old her left arm).

The stories in O'Shei's book should appeal to and perhaps inspire younger readers. Recommended.