Survival Swimming

Author : Melissa Cristina Márquez
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338635093
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swimming With Sharks (Wild Survival #2) written by Melissa Cristina Márquez and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping series about saving Earth's most endangered creatures-- and fighting for survival! Sink or swim! Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. This time the family is off to Sri Lanka. They’ve heard a rumor that an extremely rare Pondicherry shark might have been sighted. Once they arrive, Adrianna, Feye, and their parents discover the rumored Pondicherry shark is the main attraction in a restaurant aquarium. Is this shark really the one they’re looking for? And if it is, can they convince the restaurant’s owners to release it back in the wild? Packed with animal facts and illustrations, as well as non-fiction backmatter, Wild Survival is a compelling series for anyone fascinated by the natural world.

Author : Rowena Rae
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1459826558
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Salmon written by Rowena Rae and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salmon: Swimming for Survival introduces us to the dramatic life story of salmon. These fish hatch in streams, swim extreme distances out to sea, and then migrate home to where they were born to produce the next generation. But today their habitats and very survival are threatened by human activity. This book looks at the unique biology of salmon, their importance to many Indigenous communities, their cultural and economic impact and the vital role they play in ecosystems. With profiles from scientists, educators, fishers and more, learn about the people who are working hard to change the uncertain future of salmon and improve the chance that these iconic fish can survive for generations to come.

Author : Sam Fury
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500294007
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Survival Swimming written by Sam Fury and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Basic Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life! Whether you want to learn life-saving swimming skills or to dramatically improve your swim speed, technique and stamina, this book will teach you how. Note: Survival Fitness by Sam Fury contains all the information in this book plus a whole lot more Scared of water? Follow the simple, progressive exercises to help you overcome your fear before you learn swimming. Don't know how to swim? Use the swimming drills in this book and you will learn how to swim in the most efficient way with step by step instructions and pictures that anyone can follow. Already know how to swim? Survival Swimming: Swimming Drills to Learn and Improve on the Five Best Swimming Strokes for Survival contains clearly detailed and easy to follow swimming drills to achieve the most efficient swimming stroke you can, the same way the professionals do. The swimming exercises in this book have been specifically chosen to be used by ALL AGES. Teach your whole family these life-saving swimming skills Learn how to do each life-saving swimming stroke from the very beginning, as well as how to improve your swimming technique if you already know it, in a way that you get maximum benefit from minimal exertion Learn how to do each these strokes and/or how to improve your current swimming technique to be the best you can Filled with easy to follow swimming drills Simple and clear pictures to make learning how to swim easy Both on land and in water exercises for progressive learning Discover the best swimming strokes to use depending on the situation Great for general health and weight loss Inside Survival Swimming You Will Learn the Following Life Saving Swimming Strokes: Sculling Water: A basic but very important swimming technique to help keep your head above water Doggy Paddle: A low energy swimming stroke that is great for if you are clothed or when wearing a life jacket, and good for those that don't like putting their head underwater Elementary/Survival Back Stroke: A great energy saver which is also very useful if an underwater explosion is likely Freestyle: A fast and efficient swimming stroke - learn the best way to do it for maximum efficiency and speed Breast Stroke: Great for swimming underwater, in rough seas, through debris and also good for long range swimming Side Stroke: A very useful swimming stroke for rescue ... and much more! (LOOK INSIDE to see the full contents) Swimming is a very important skill when it comes to survival. There are all too many stories of people that have drowned needlessly just because they didn't take the time to learn how to swim. Even just knowing the very basic of swimming strokes will save your life, and this type of stroke can be learned in a matter of hours. A few more hours and you may know a stroke that you can use to save another person's life. In addition to the lifesaving ability, swimming is also fun and incredibly beneficial to the body. It is a low impact form of exercise with great cardiovascular advantages. Grab your copy of Survival Swimming: Swimming Drills to Learn and Improve on the Five Best Swimming Strokes for Survival and increase your swimming skills today!

Author : Sam Fury
Publisher : SF Nonfiction Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Survival Swimming written by Sam Fury and published by SF Nonfiction Books. This book was released on with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life! Discover everything you need to escape your enemies and survive in the water. Inside this three-part training manual you will learn: * Efficient Swimming. Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater. * Water Safety and Survival. Learn the dangers of open water and how to survive in it. * Water Rescue. Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open water. Teach yourself everything you need to survive in the water, because this is swim training for escape and survival. Get it now. Part 1: Efficient Swimming Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater. * The most efficient way to tread water. A MUST LEARN water survival skill. * Swim faster using the same training drills that professional swimmers use. * A step-by-step guide for learning the Combat Survival Stroke, as used by the US Navy Seals. * The proper way to do the survival backstroke to conserve energy and retain heat. * How to safely train yourself to swim 50+ meters underwater. * Freestyle swimming drills to perfect your speed swimming technique. Part 2: Water Safety and Survival Learn the different dangers of open water and the best way to swim in them for survival. * The safest ways to enter the water. * The two swimming styles to use to get out of dangerous waters, and when to use them. * The different types of waves, tides, and currents, and how to negotiate them. * Learn the dangers of swift water, how to avoid them, and how to use them to your advantage. * The different ways to cross water. Includes wading, rope crossings, improvised raft building, and more. * How to survive in cold water and how to escape ice water. * The best actions to take during a flood so you don't end up in the water to begin with. * Sea survival skills so you can keep yourself alive until help arrives. Part 3: Water Rescue Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open water. * What to do when you see someone in trouble in the water. * What to teach children so they can help save others while staying safe on dry land. * How to scan and assess any water-based situation the way professional lifeguards do. * Learn to spot different types of casualties and make the best plan for rescue. * The safest ways to rescue drowning victims. Includes how to protect yourself against them if they drag you down. * White water rescue training so you can save others while minimizing risk. Limited Time Only… Get your copy of Survival Swimming today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Get your hands on this one of a kind swim training manual, because it will show you how to swim faster, longer, and safer. Get it now.

Author : Lynne Cox
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0345806107
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Open Water Swimming Manual written by Lynne Cox and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records across the world, and now she has focused her decades-long experience and expertise into this definitive guide to swimming. Open Water Swimming Manual provides a wealth of knowledge for all swimmers, from seasoned triathletes and expert swimmers to beginners exploring open water swimming for the first time. Cox methodically addresses what is needed to succeed at and enjoy open water swimming, including choosing the right bathing suit and sunscreen; surviving in dangerous weather conditions, currents, and waves; confronting various marine organisms; treating ailments, such as being stung or bitten, and much more. Cox calls upon Navy SEAL training materials and instructors’ knowledge of open water swimming and safety procedures to guide her research. In addition, first-hand anecdotes from SEAL specialists and stories of Cox’s own experiences serve as both warnings and proper practices to adopt. Open Water Swimming Manual is the first manual of its kind to make use of oceanography, marine biology, and to weave in stories about the successes and failures of other athletes, giving us a deeper, broader understanding of this exhilarating and fast growing sport.

Author : Bill Coon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982902509
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swim written by Bill Coon and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Coon was born in 1989 with a congential heart defect and became the eighth infant heart transplant in the nation. At the age of twenty, his transplanted heart began to fail, along with his kidneys. On July 5, 2009, he bagan writing a journal chronicling the story of his physical, mental, and spirtual journey into the depths of his mind as he waited for the prospect of another donor heart and transplant--

Author : Melissa Cristina Márquez
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338635077
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crocodile Rescue! (Wild Survival #1) written by Melissa Cristina Márquez and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of The Trail, Out of My Shell, and The Honest Truth, Wild Survival is the story of a girl finding her voice . . . and fightingfor survival. Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. They've recently gotten an offer to take the show from YouTube to a TV network, and Adrianna is thrilled. So far, she's always been behind the scenes, but now she gets to join the rest of her family onscreen. She can't wait to bring her passion for animals to a wide audience.Their first stop is the lush mangrove forests of Cuba, where they're going to help rescue an injured crocodile. But things get off to a rocky start when Feye is injured in an accident partially caused by Adrianna. The status of the show is in jeopardy, and Adrianna's parents want her back behind the scenes, or maybe even back at home.Adrianna is determined to prove herself, and save the show-whatever it takes. Even if that means confronting the legendary Mega Croc of Cuba that's rumored to inhabit the murky waters around their base camp.Based on the author's real-life wildlife encounters, this middle-grade series will include real animal facts, light illustration of the creatures mentioned in each book, and an Author's Note from Melissa.

Author : Geoff Dawson
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450294448
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pool Safety Resource written by Geoff Dawson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help parents understand the unique risks of their own pool environment and how to build a robust system of protection. When the Roisum family moved to Florida in 2005 they decided to install a new pool in their back yard. Everyone was excited about the aquatic fun they would enjoy for years to come. It was just another day in March when Jenna, kissed her 2 year old son Mason goodbye as she left for work. Not long after, Mason found his way to the pool and drowned. Every year, hundreds of children and infants fall victim to accidental drowning accidents that are preventable with proper precautions. In The Pool Safety Resource, author and pool safety consultant Geoff Dawson guides parents and pool owners through the dangers and risks and helps them identify and make educated choices regarding swimming pools and other bodies of water. He offers realworld advice and solutions to help increase safety. He discusses understanding, evaluating, and mitigating risks; building layers of protection; constructing a safe, new pool; providing aquatic survival skills and swimming lessons; establishing and communicating pool rules; enjoying the pool safely; preparing for emergencies; being a pool safety advocate. Owning a pool is a huge responsibility, but the benefits to health, happiness, and family life are immeasurable. The Pool Safety Resource provides a wealth of information to help families enjoy their swimming pools safely.

Author : American National Red Cross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Instructor's Manual, Survival Swimming written by American National Red Cross and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Colin Towell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744024064
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Survival Handbook written by Colin Towell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take on the toughest challenges that nature can throw at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills. Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor, The Survival Handbook is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to improvise, survive, and get found – on land or at sea. Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations, and accessible step-by-step instructions show you how to survive in the wild. Learn how to plan your expedition, how to make a fire, and how to build a shelter and everything you need to know about wild food and natural dangers. Revel in inspirational real-life survival stories and be prepared for every outdoor situation. From survival basics, such as finding water and catching fish, to extreme survival situations including being adrift at sea or lost in the jungle, The Survival Handbook will steer you through life’s toughest adventures in the world’s harshest climates. Whether you are preparing for a camping trip or going further afield, The Survival Handbook is a perfect guide to the great outdoors in a handy size to pack.