Synopsis: Brian is on his way to Canada to visit his estranged father when the pilot of his small plane suffers a heart attack, forcing Brian to crash-land in a lake. Stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness with only his clothing and a hatchet, Brian grapples with his feelings about his parents' impending divorce and the secret he holds about his mother. Alone, exhausted, and hungry, he must learn to find food, build shelter, and navigate the challenges of survival. As he learns to adapt, Brian discovers new skills, like making fire from a porcupine's intrusion and retrieving supplies after a tornado. Through his struggle, he transforms his despair into resilience and courage to survive.

Synopsis: In May 1996, Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest, exhausted and affected by oxygen depletion. As he began his dangerous descent, he and other climbers were caught in a sudden storm. Krakauer later learned that six climbers from his group had not returned, and five ultimately perished. "Into Thin Air" is Krakauer's account of this tragic season, exploring the risks and motivations behind climbing Everest. As part of a guided expedition with renowned climber Rob Hall, Krakauer reflects on the allure of the mountain and the extreme challenges faced by climbers. His firsthand narrative provides a compelling examination of a catastrophic event on Everest.

Synopsis: In "Guts," Gary Paulsen reveals the true stories behind the Brian books. He shares his experiences as an emergency volunteer, the real-life events that inspired the characters and situations, and his adventures with nature, including hunting trips and personal mishaps. The book includes a chapter on wilderness nutrition titled "Eating Eyeballs and Guts," with recipes. Paulsen’s reflections illustrate the challenges and wonders of life in the wild.

Synopsis: Chris and his brother Terry set out for a day of skiing and hunting. When Chris takes a shot at a coyote, it triggers an avalanche, burying him alive in snow. Alone and trapped, he must fight for survival.

Synopsis: "In the Heart of the Sea" recounts the incredible true story of the whaleship Essex, which was sunk in 1820 by an aggressive sperm whale in the South Pacific. After the ship was rammed and destroyed, its twenty-man crew faced a harrowing 3,000-mile journey to the coast of South America in three small boats. Struggling against hunger, thirst, disease, and fear, the survivors encountered dire challenges over ninety days at sea. Nathaniel Philbrick weaves this extraordinary ordeal with rich whale lore and a detailed portrayal of Nantucket's whaling community. Through meticulous research, he presents a compelling narrative that explores the profound struggle of man against nature, highlighting themes of survival and humanity.

Synopsis: In 1912, Russian navigator Valerian Albanov embarked on a disastrous Arctic expedition aboard the Saint Anna, trapped in the pack ice of the Kara Sea. With an incompetent commander, insufficient fuel, and dwindling provisions, the crew faced severe hardships, including scurvy. After nearly a year drifting, Albanov and thirteen crew members left the ship in January 1914, undertaking a perilous 235-mile journey across the frozen sea to reach Franz Josef Land. Facing blizzards, ice floes, polar bear attacks, starvation, and mutiny, their survival was uncertain. Albanov’s diary chronicles this ninety-day ordeal, offering a haunting and suspenseful account now translated into English for the first time.

Synopsis: This instructive book has captivated boys for over a century, offering chapters on kite flying, fishing, sailing small boats, camping without a tent, knot-tying, dog training, and raising wild birds. Filled with engaging projects such as sculpting snowmen, making sleds, and performing puppet shows, it provides year-round activities that evoke creativity and help children develop new skills while enjoying a sense of personal accomplishment.

Synopsis: Brian viaja en avioneta hacia un campo petrolero para reunirse con su padre. De repente, el piloto sufre un ataque cardíaco y muere, lo que provoca que el avión se precipite en el lago. Con solo un hacha que le regaló su madre, Brian debe luchar por su supervivencia.