Most Popular Books by Bear GRYLLS

Are you ready to be an explorer? Do you know how to cope with searing heat and intense cold? Can you find food and water in the wild? Avoid deadly diseases? Fight back against man-eating beasts? Bear Grylls World Adventure Survival Camp will teach you everything you need to know to cope in all weather and terrain. The perfect gift for any young adventurers in training.

A collection combining two of Bear Grylls'' most exciting adventures ''Facing Up'' and ''Facing the Frozen Ocean''.

The twelfth in the fun 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Mia loves to take charge and be a leader - she''s not lacking in confidence and throws herself into every experience. Except she''s terrible at taking a back seat and letting others have their say. A mysterious compass leads her to an unexpected adventure with Bear Grylls sailing the high seas. Can Bear show Mia the importance of teamwork and how dangerous the ocean can be if the captain doesn''t have a crew who will work together? Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

The ninth in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. A mysterious compass with a fifth direction transports a young boy to an extensive cave system filled with bats, treacherous drops and hidden dangers. Luckily, survival expert Bear Grylls is on hand to guide him safely out, facing his fears and gaining in confidence along the way. Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

"Omar wants to win--he''s determined to be the fastest and the best at everything. Even if that means upsetting people slower than him. Then a strange compass gets him lost in a thick tropical rain forest, face-to-face with deadly spiders, poisonous snakes--and Bear Grylls. Together, they must find a way through the dangerous undergrowth and cross crock-infested waters ... Can Omar slow down, take it steady and learn the jungle law?"--Page [4] cover.

Discover the world''s most amazing mountains, and the extraordinary climbers who conquered them. Battle extreme weather, high altitude, treacherous rocks, and many other dangers as you venture up the tallest, steepest, and most incredible peaks on the planet.

In this essential guide to living wild, Bear Grylls reveals the secrets of his years of fieldcraft experience. This is the information you really need to know about living in the field from the man who has passed 21 SAS selection, climbed Everest and survived in some of the most inhospitable regions on Earth. In his inimitable style, Bear has thrown out everything that''s boring about scouting and fieldcraft and concentrated only on what''s exciting, inspirational and a little bit edgy. Learn about: � Hidden Dangers - pitfalls the seasoned field professional would know to avoid. � Bear''s Secret Scouting Tips - lessons learnt the hard way! � Training Exercises - ways to get your skills up to scratch before going into the field. � Improvising in the Field - what to do when you don''t have the right tools with you. � Real-life Campfire Stories - tales from Special Forces soldiers and past and present explorers. It''s all here, from mastering the art of making the perfect campfire and constructing the best camp, to navigating safely through all terrains in all weathers - with or without a map . . . The only other thing you''ll need is this book!

Admired by millions as the star of Man vs. Wild and the acclaimed NGC series Running Wild, global adventurer Bear Grylls has explored places few would dare to go. Now, he shares time-honored lessons for leading an adventurous life through stories drawn from his personal experiences, as well as encounters with a diverse group of celebrities who have participated in his wildly popular television shows. In these inspiring pages, Grylls chronicles his life since stepping onto the small screen, taking readers on his most famous adventures, sharing stories from his favorite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges. The followup to the internationally best-selling Mud, Sweat and Tears, this new autobiography goes behind the scenes on infamous Man vs. Wild shoots and provides an insight into what it''s really like to "Run Wild" with guests including President Obama, Roger Federer, and Julia Roberts. Along the way, Bear explores the valuable lessons he''s learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness, and resilience. Written for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike, Never Give Up offers an inspiring path to help readers live their best lives.

Lily is a great team player, but she finds it hard to speak up and make herself heard. When a fun activity at camp lands her unexpectedly on a mountaineering adventure with Bear Grylls, there are challenges for Lily on every cliff. Together they must plot the route down the mountain.

MISSION: SURVIVAL LOCATION: The Alaskan mountains DANGERS: Blizzards; grizzly bears; white-water rapids A fatal plane crash. A frozen wilderness. The world’s youngest survival expert is in trouble again . . . Beck Granger must find help across the mountains – but even if he survives the deadly cold, can he escape the hungry wolf that is on his trail? The second book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLS

When teen adventurer Beck Granger finds himself stranded on a Himalayan mountainside, he has to draw on all his strength and skill to survive. After death-defying climbing and sheltering in some of the hardest terrain on earth, Beck also has to somehow make it through bear attacks and flash floods. But the biggest challenge of all is still aheadâe¦ Can Beck finally learn the truth about his parentsâe(tm) deaths and bring their killers to justice?

In the bitter arctic cold, a young adventurer feels the heat as criminals close in . . . Teenager Beck Granger is north of the Arctic Circle, and a harsh Swedish winter is closing in. He is enjoying a break from adventure, working with environmental action group Green Force—until a chance encounter with an old family acquaintance changes everything. Beck is thrust in the path of a band of criminals that will stop at nothing to keep their secret safe. A secret that, if revealed, could change Beck’s life forever. Beck’s survival skills are put to the ultimate test as he is forced to flee through the arctic wilderness. The enemy remains unknown, but their goal is clear: they want Beck dead—in this thrilling novel by the host of Running Wild with Bear Grylls.

Mission- Survival Location - The Sahara Desert Dangers - Diamond smugglers; heatstroke; scorpions After being forced to parachute out of a smugglers'' plane, teenage adventurer Beck Granger is about to face his toughest survival challenge yet - the Sahara Desert. Blistering sun, shifting sand dunes, and no water for hundreds of miles . . . Can he survive the heat and make it out alive?

Originally published: Facing up. United Kingdom: Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 2000.

TV star, former SAS soldier, Guinness World Record holder, author and the first ever Chief Ambassador to World Scouting, Bear Grylls is an inspiration for youngsters who want to make the most of life''s adventures. In his recent bestseller Soul Fuel, Bear revealed for the first time the inspiration that helps him to stand strong and find peace each day. Now Soul Fuel for Young Explorers takes his message and inspires children and young people to find courage and confidence in this source too. Bear offers seventy reflections along with stories from his own life -- brilliantly illustrated by Patrick Laurent -- making it a vibrant and engaging devotional for young readers. ''Faith doesn''t mean you have to be especially "religious". But, in a nutshell, my faith tells me that I am known, that I am secure and that I am loved - regardless of the storms I may find myself in from time to time, regardless of how often I fall and fail.''- Bear Grylls

"Chloe''s adventurous, popular ... and a litterbug. The world''s big enough that she''s sure a bit of garbage doesn''t matter. But then her sailboat capsizes and she''s washed up like flotsam and jetsam on a remote surf-swept beach. With Bear Grylls as her guide, together they must survive quicksand, dangerous tides and watch out for marine life under threat ... Will Chloe discover that in the wild, you need to respect nature or suffer the consequences?" -- Back cover.

Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? This practical field guide provides essential information about the skills required to use maps in the wild. Readers will learn how to use a compass, where to find the North Star and how to navigate - and much more. With full-colour illustrations throughout, the title will appeal to scout groups, as the topic coincides with scout badges.

A gripping adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn! When Beck Granger is ship-wrecked in the open seas, he needs all of his survival skills to save a small group of passengers. But the sinking was no accident. In order to stay alive, he’ll have to work out who wants him dead, and why. That is, if the sharks don’t get him first . . .

A gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn! When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that will force him into some of his toughest survival challenges yet! The search for clues takes Beck into the heart of the Outback, where he must battle raging storms, ravenous crocodiles, cunning villains and a secret that may link back to the death of his parents many years ago . . .

Embark on a wild adventure with Bear Grylls! The Bear Grylls Outdoor Skills Handbooks offer step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear Grylls to prepare young adventurers for the wilderness. Identify some of the world''s most dangerous animals and learn how to stay safe around them with practical information and animal trivia from Bear Grylls.

Discover everything you need to plan an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls. Learn what you will need to bring, how to create the perfect campsite, and how to stay safe in the wild. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

Beck Granger heads to the Kruger National Park, South Africa, in the brand-new book in this exciting adventure series from survival specialist Bear Grylls Young adventurer Beck Granger is invited to South Africa by an old friend of his parents'' to help out on a project to prevent rhino poaching. But when he arrives all is not as it seems, and Beck is caught up in something more dangerous than anything he''s ever survived before . . . Not only are there the poachers to contend with, but somebody seems desperate to track Beck down - whatever the cost. And then there are the hundreds of wild animals . . .

''Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read'' Daily Telegraph Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat and Tears is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike. Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. As a teenager he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster''s karate training camp in Japan. On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruelling selection course for the British Special Forces to join 21 SAS - a journey that was to push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance. Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident, Bear broke his back in three places. It was touch and go whether he would ever walk again. However, only eighteen months later Bear became one of the youngest ever climbers to scale Everest, aged only twenty-three. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures . . . Known and admired by millions, Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go. Readers are calling Mud, Sweat and Tears: ''Extraordinary'' ''Inspirational'' ''Heart pounding'' ''Awe-inspiring'' ''A breath of fresh air'' ''Thrilling'' ''Courageous''

MISSION: Survival LOCATION: The Indonesian jungle DANGERS: Lava flows; fearsome tigers; orang-utans Young survival expert Beck Granger is supposed to be enjoying a holiday. But when a volcano erupts he is stranded and must flee from red-hot lava and molten rocks crashing out of the sky. If he is to stay alive, he must make his way acrossthe jungle to safety – travelling right through the heart of tiger territory . . . The fourth book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLS.

Mission: Survival Location : The Sahara Desert Dangers : Diamond smugglers; heatstroke; scorpions After being forced to parachute out of a smugglers’ plane, teenage adventurer Beck Granger is about to face his toughest survival challenge yet – the Sahara Desert. Blistering sun, shifting sand dunes, and no water for hundreds of miles . . . Can he survive the heat and make it out alive?

Brer Rabbit will never learn! He loves to play jokes, tricks and set traps for his friends - but once in a while, they beat him at his own game! These timeless stories of the briar patch trickster are re-told in Blyton''s hugely popular and successful style. This collection contains many Brer Rabbit stories from the books Enid Blyton''s Brer Rabbit Book, Brer Rabbit Again and Brer Rabbit''s a Rascal.

The first book in an explosive adventure series from real-life survival expert BEAR GRYLLS Mission: Survival Location: The Colombian Jungle Dangers: Snakes; starvation; howler monkeys Beck Granger is lost in the jungle with no food, no compass, and no hope of rescue. But Beck is no ordinary teenager - he''s the world''s youngest survival expert. If anyone can make it out alive, he can.

A gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn! When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that will force him into some of his toughest survival challenges yet! The search for clues takes Beck into the heart of the Outback, where he must battle raging storms, ravenous crocodiles, cunning villains and a secret that may link back to the death of his parents many years ago . . .

"Olly''s not having fun at camp. His backpack is trying to kill him and building a shelter gives him splinters. But that night a mysterious compass transports Olly onto a glacier, where Bear Grylls, his guide, is watching. The only way home is to trek across frozen lakes and through deep snow drift--and Bear can see that there''s a blizzard coming...Will Olly learn that trying your best can make all the difference, or will the challenge be too much?" -- Page [4] cover.

Embark on an exciting adventure in the greatoutdoors with Bear Grylls.Discover tips and tricks to help you survive in thehottest, coldest, wettest, windiest, and wildest partsof the world.Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

SPORTS & OUTDOOR RECREATION (CHILDREN''S / TEENAGE). The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief scout, adventurer, writer and televsion presenter, Bear Grylls. Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn the survival skills to stay safe in the wild and be able to cope in all situations. Learn how to best prepare for a journey to avoid unnecessary injuries, how to treat all the injuries that could occur in the wild, and instructions on how to act in an emergency. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.