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human determination

Books about human determination for readers of all ages.

Cover of The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told

The Greatest Survival Stories Ever Told

Lamar Underwood, Richard Connell

Ages 12–16survivalcourage

Cover of To Build a Fire

To Build a Fire

Jack London

Ages 10–16survivalperseverance

Cover of Survival! (On the Edge)

Survival! (On the Edge)

David Harris

Ages 8–12survivalresilience