Can you recommend some books on wilderness survival, first aid, and camping knowledge?

Sure. There was a story where a hiker got his leg caught between two rocks in the wilderness. His friend, who had some wilderness first aid knowledge, quickly stabilized the leg to prevent further injury and then signaled for help. They used branches and their own clothing to make a makeshift splint.

In a construction site accident, a worker was hit by a falling object and had a severe head wound. His co - worker immediately applied pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding. Another co - worker called the emergency services. When the ambulance arrived, the doctors said that the quick first - aid action of applying pressure likely prevented excessive blood loss and played a big part in his survival.

Sure. 'Hatchet' is a great choice for beginners. It's easy to read and the story of Brian's survival in the wilderness is really engaging. Another one is 'My Side of the Mountain'. It gives a good idea of what it's like to live off the land in a simple way.

Well, 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' by Scott O'Dell is a wonderful book about a girl's survival on an island. She has to deal with all kinds of challenges like finding food and shelter. 'The Sign of the Beaver' by Elizabeth George Speare is also good. It's about a boy left alone in the Maine wilderness and his interactions with a Native American boy. And don't forget 'Julie of the Wolves' by Jean Craighead George, where a girl finds refuge among wolves in the Arctic.

A great fictional wilderness survival book is 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' by Scott O'Dell. It's about a girl left alone on an island and how she manages to fend for herself for years. It shows her ingenuity in building shelter, making tools, and finding food.

One great book is 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. It's about a boy who has to survive in the wilderness alone after a plane crash. He has to figure out how to find food, build shelter, and protect himself from wild animals. Another is 'The Hunger Games' which also involves survival in a harsh, wilderness - like environment. The main character, Katniss, uses her skills to stay alive in the dangerous arena.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins can be considered. Katniss has to survive in a dangerous arena, which is like a wilderness filled with threats. Another is 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel. Pi is stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean, facing wild animals and the elements. And 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, although set in a post - apocalyptic world, has elements of survival in a harsh, almost wilderness - like environment.

Sure. 'Hatchet' is a top pick. It's a gripping tale of a boy's survival in the wild. Another is 'My Side of the Mountain'. It's about a boy's adventure in the mountains where he learns to live off the land. 'The Martian' too, as it shows how to make do with limited resources in a hostile environment.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great choice for teenagers. It has a strong female lead, Katniss, who uses her survival skills in a deadly wilderness arena. Another is 'Hatchet', which shows how a young boy overcomes various challenges in the wild, and it can teach teenagers about self - reliance. Also, 'My Side of the Mountain' is good as it gives a sense of adventure and independence.

I'd also recommend 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'. It tells the story of a girl who is left alone on an island. She has to find ways to survive, like building a shelter, fishing and protecting herself from wild animals. The language is not too difficult and it gives a great introduction to wilderness survival concepts in a fictional setting.