Making Shelter

The Survive Alive series gives young readers practical information on all aspects of surviving in the wild. It explains many traditional skills that have been developed through the ages and are still in use today. And it includes amazing true stories of people who have faced real dangers and survived. Making Shelter shows you how to build life-saving shelters in all kinds of environments, including forests, deserts, jungles, and polar regions. With clear, step-by-step instructions, it demonstrates how to use your own equipment or natural materials in the wild to construct shelters that will keep you warm, dry, and safe. Book jacket.

Shelter is many things - a visually dynamic, oversized compendium of organic architecture past and present; a how-to book that includes over 1,250 illustrations; and a Whole Earth Catalog-type sourcebook for living in harmony with the earth by using every conceivable material. First published in 1973, Shelter remains a source of inspiration and invention. Including the nuts-and-bolts aspects of building, the book covers such topics as dwellings from Iron Age huts to Bedouin tents to Togo's tin-and-thatch houses; nomadic shelters from tipis to "housecars"; and domes, dome cities, sod iglus, and even treehouses. The authors recount personal stories about alternative dwellings that illustrate sensible solutions to problems associated with using materials found in the environment - with fascinating, often surprising results.

Making shelter is a top priority for anyone who finds himself in a survival situation. It’s the best way to stay safe from the elements. This title teaches readers the basics in shelter building, covering topics such as locating the right place to build shelter and what kind of materials to use. Simple diagrams and detailed images accompany the instructional guide to building shelter. The high-interest text incorporates other important survival skills, always with an emphasis on safety and preparedness. Young readers with an interest in the outdoors are sure to love this title!

How to Build Survival Shelters - Tips and Techniques Table of Contents Introduction Chapter One Building a Lean-To Chapter Two How to build a small cabin Construction Materials Needed Chapter Three Construction of the Cabin Chapter Four Tree Cutting tips and safety advice About the Author Publisher Introduction A disaster strikes. You have no home. You are lost in the wilderness. You need shelter but, what do you do? Where do you build it and how? This book is designed to take you the reader into those very scenario’s and to show you exactly what to do when these situations strike and how to build a shelter, tee-pee, lean-to, or even a small cabin for safety, warmth, and shelter from the elements. In any survival situation your means are very primitive. It is up to you to have the wit and the ability to provide for yourself and the possibility of others. With the help of this book you will learn the basics on how to construct survival shelters. Survival is something few know how to do or use to their benefit. In this day and age many people are used to going to the store for everything they need and have no idea how to do many of the things our not so distant relatives once knew how to do. Many of the basic survival techniques including building of shelters has all but been forgotten. It is the hope of the author that if a situation strikes and you need shelter of any kind. This book will give you a better understanding of what it takes to procure material, and build your structure. Not all situations are the same. Far from it and, not every location offers the same building material. Ultimately it is up to you to find a way and the materials to build any structure. With enough creativity and the know how along with the examples given in this book you should be able to construct a basic shelter in no time at all.

Unleash your inner survivalist and learn to create a safe haven in any environment. In the unpredictable wilderness, shelter is your first line of defense against the elements. "Shelter in the Wild" equips you with the skills and knowledge to build effective shelters using only natural materials found in your surroundings. From dense forests to barren deserts, this comprehensive guide takes you through various terrain-specific shelter-building techniques. Learn to construct: Debris Huts: Simple yet effective shelters crafted from readily available branches, leaves, and forest debris. Tarp Shelters: Versatile and lightweight shelters that utilize tarps and cordage for protection against wind and rain. Snow Caves: Cozy shelters carved into snowdrifts, providing insulation and warmth in frigid conditions. Wickiups: Conical shelters made from branches and foliage, ideal for arid environments. And More! Discover additional shelter types like lean-tos, rock shelters, and tree wells. Each shelter type is explained in detail, with step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and helpful tips to ensure your success. You'll also learn essential survival skills like: Choosing the right location for your shelter based on weather, terrain, and available resources. Selecting and preparing materials found in nature. Improvising tools when necessary. Maintaining your shelter for optimal comfort and safety. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a novice adventurer, "Shelter in the Wild" will empower you to face the wilderness with confidence, knowing you can create a safe haven wherever your journey takes you.

At first nobody knew. Then they told me my sister was sick. But together we'll ride out the storms. And today is the perfect day to build a shelter, and be together. A beautiful, powerful and uplifting story, exploring the complicated emotions we feel when someone we love is diagnosed with cancer.

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This poignant and heartwarming story explores the many faces of sadness and addresses the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way. A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. The boy knows that one day his sadness may come out of the shelter, and together they will look out at the world and see how beautiful it is. In this timely consideration of emotional wellbeing, Anne Booth has created a beautiful depiction of allowing time and attention for difficult feelings. Stunningly atmospheric illustrations by David Litchfield personify sadness as a living being, allowing young readers to more easily connect with the story's themes of emotional literacy.

More than 1,000 photos, along with stories and interviews follow the "tiny house" movement which is currently going on among people who have chosen to scale back in the 21st century. Original.

From the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild. John Plant, the man behind the channel, Primitive Technology, is a bonafide YouTube star. With almost 10 million subscribers and an average of 5 million views per video, John's channel is beloved by a wide-ranging fan base, from campers and preppers to hipster woodworkers and craftsmen. Now for the first time, fans will get a detailed, behind-the-scenes look into John's process. Featuring 50 projects with step-by-step instructions on how to make tools, weapons, shelters, pottery, clothing, and more, Primitive Technology is the ultimate guide to the craft. Each project is accompanied by illustrations as well as mini-sidebars with the history behind each item, plus helpful tips for building, material sourcing, and so forth. Whether you're a wilderness aficionado or just eager to spend more time outdoors, Primitive Technology has something for everyone's inner nature lover.