Kids love survival stories, and they love to have someone read to them as well. You really can't go wrong with these books:
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
Hatchet
Island of the Blue Dolphin
Check out Novelist and NoveList K-8 at Maine's Virtual Library (MARVEL) for a wealth of information on books, authors, themes, and activities.
Here are some related resources:
Wilderness Survival Resources
Survival Video
Read Aloud Resources
Children's Literature Resources
Book Report Resources
