Bethanne Kim Livres

There are a lot of books about surviving the apocalypse. In reality, ordinary events like a car breaking down, a broken furnace, a storm or a severe allergic reaction are far more likely to test your survival skills. 26 Basic Life Skills teaches the basic skills other books assume you know including following a recipe, dressing for the weather, food safety, cleaning, basic first aid, and simple sewing. From situational awareness and trusting your instincts to preserving food and safe knife use, the skills 26 Basic Life Skills covers are useful in real life and emergencies. How prepared are you?

Citizenship in the World is an Eagle-required merit badge. It is also good knowledge every-one should have about how governments work and what the major international political organizations, such as the UN, are. This short book is written to help merit badge counselors teach the BSA¿s ¿Citizenship in the World" merit badge. Because of that, it includes much of the basic text of the merit badge requirements. Not every section of the merit badge is discussed because youth don't have to do every single item. Some are options (e.g., complete two of three items). Scouts will still need to do some research and activities on their own.

In recent years, lots of survival and preparedness books have been written, some for children. The problem is that they don’t always discuss basic skills at all. For example, bartering is a great skill to have (including at yard sales) but it’s really hard to barter effectively unless you have an idea what items are worth and how much you need (budgeting). From basic financial savvy and emotional control to self defense and what to do if you are lost,this book covers skills that kids and adults can use in everyday life or emergencies. It even covers basic auto maintenance and driving skills. We can all learn to stay safe and help those around us stay safe, too. Everyone wins!