The first three chapters in this book--Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards--describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills.

Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, "Fast Facts", "Life Savers", "Did You Know", and "If You" sidebars, and margin notes. The book's eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed color and dynamic action photographs.

The life-threatening scenarios include:

Animal Dangers

What to do if you are bitten by a snake
How to escape from a bear
What to do if you are chased by bees

Natural Dangers

How to survive a hurricane
How to avoid being struck by lightning
What to do if you are caught in a food

Human Hazards

How to escape from water in a car
How to escape from a burning building
How to avoid being crushed in a crowd

The Survival Skills include:

Planning a trip
Using a penknife
Finding food
Making a shelter
Making a fire
Tying knots.

Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.