Wild Outside

Les Stroud

Image | Wild Outside by Les Stroud

(Annick Press)

Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer.
From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations.
In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside.
Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere — whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr's dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman's adventures. (From Annick Press)
Wild Outside is a finalist for the 2022 Yellow Cedar Award, which celebrates nonfiction books for readers in Grades 4-8.
Les Stroud is a Canadian survival expert, filmmaker and musician best known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and host of the television series Survivorman.

Interviews with Les Stroud

Media Audio | Day 6 : Survivorman shares his sub zero survival tips

Caption: Having camped in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic Les Stroud, also known as Survivorman, knows a few tricks that can help us deal with the recent cold that has engulfed our country. In a conversation with Brent, he shared some of his survival tips.

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Media Video | CBC News Toronto : 'Survivorman' Les Stroud holding out hope for Rob Stewart

Caption: 'Survivorman' Les Stroud discusses his theory on what may have happened to Toronto filmmaker Rob Stewart who went missing after a dive in Florida.

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