• Age: 8 to 12
• Grade: 4 to 7
• Reading age: 8 to 12

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.

LES STROUD is the author of Survive! and Will To Live. An expert survivalist, Les is also a filmmaker, a singer-songwriter and the creator of the television shows Survivorman and Beyond Survival. A member of the prestigious Explorers Club, he has produced, hosted and appeared in many television specials, including Shark Week, Surviving Alaska and Off the Grid With Les Stroud. Visit him online at lesstroud.ca or on Facebook, or follow him on Twitter @reallesstroud.

LAURA BOMBIER is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in magazines such as Canadian Geographic, Cottage Life and Canadian Living, as well as the books Survive! and Will to Live. Laura travels extensively, shooting still photography for all episodes of Survivorman and Beyond Survival. Visit her online at laurabombier.com

Les Stroud's profile page

Andrew P. Barr is an illustrator whose work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and movies, as well as on movie posters and T-shirts. In 2022 the book Wild Outside, which he illustrated, won the Yellow Cedar Award and the Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada's Information Book Award. Andrew lives in Oakville, Ontario.

Andrew P. Barr's profile page

Laura Bombier's award-winning photography has appeared internationally in magazines and the books Beyond Survivorman, Survive! and Will to Live. Laura traveled the globe with Les Stroud, shooting stills for the TV shows Survivorman and Beyond Survival. 

Laura Bombier's profile page

• Runner-up, Rocky Mountain Book Award
• Winner, Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada
• Winner, Yellow Cedar Book Award
• Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award

“Fun and entertaining.”

Crossroad Reviews, 04/25/21

“Fascinating stories . . . HIGHLY recommend it.”

Imagination Soup, *starred review, 04/21

“A fun, accessible book that will hold strong appeal . . . Highly Recommended.”

CM Reviews, 02/26/21

“Will really appeal to all outdoors students.”

Minding the Middle, 03/01/21

“While the stories are written in a zippy, easy-going style, the accompanying sidebars offer an even more intriguing read.”

Quill & Quire, 01/21

“A popular choice for a school library, home collection or gift for middle graders who enjoy adventure (in spirit or in practice), the natural world or learning high-interest, possibly life-saving, information.”

Canadian Children’s Book News, 08/13/21