Essential Survival Skills for Kids 9-13: Outdoor Adventures & Tips

If your answer isn’t a confident “Yes!” — this book could make all the difference.

Survival Secrets for Smart Kids is the ultimate basic survival skills book for curious kids ages 9–13 who love nature, crave excitement, and want to feel confident outdoors. Whether you’re preparing for a camping trip or just want to teach your child essential survival skills for kids, this guide is your go-to solution.

Written by seasoned outdoor educator Michael Heartwood, this engaging book teaches wilderness survival for kids through real stories, step-by-step instructions, and fun challenges that make learning feel like an adventure.

🧭 Inside this survival book for kids, your child will discover how to:
• Stay calm and focused in emergencies
• Build safe, sturdy shelters with natural materials
• Start fires—even in tough conditions
• Find and purify water using clever techniques
• Identify edible plants (and avoid the dangerous ones!)
• Use maps, stars, and nature’s clues to navigate
• Handle wild animal encounters safely
• Treat cuts, bites, burns, and more with first-aid smarts
• Signal for help when it really matters
• Pack a complete survival kit for kids using everyday gear

Packed with survival tips for kids, clear illustrations, and inspiring true stories of young explorers, this book builds confidence, critical thinking, and respect for nature.

✅ Perfect for homeschoolers, scout troops, nature clubs, or any family looking to build outdoor survival skills for kids in a fun, hands-on way.

The wild is calling. Let your child answer with courage and confidence.
👉 Grab your copy now and spark a lifelong love of adventure!

From the Publisher

What’s Inside?

Empower your child with practical skills, real stories, and exciting challenges that go far beyond the screen. This isn’t just a book—it’s a toolkit for outdoor adventure and mental resilience.

✔ Calm Thinking & Problem-Solving

✔ How to build shelters in any environment

✔ Fire-building methods & Finding water, even in the wild

✔ Signaling for Help & Navigation without GPS

✔ First aid basics every kid should know

✔ Handling wildlife safely & Plant Identification

✔ Real stories of kids who survived and thrived in nature

Written by a Real Outdoor Educator

Michael Heartwood has spent over 15 years teaching survival skills to kids aged 9–14. Known for his engaging teaching style and real-world experience, he’s helped hundreds of young explorers grow more confident in nature—and themselves.

Born in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Michael believes every child can become capable, calm, and ready for adventure. This book brings his most powerful lessons straight to your home.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FCCJD95B
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8286771073
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #753,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #38 in Teen & Young Adult Camping & Outdoor Activities #149 in Outdoor Survival Skills #909 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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