"The last ten years have done quantifiable damage to Americans' sense of security, both physical and economic. From the ravages of Hurricane Katrina to the collapse of the housing market, the last decade has been a relentless assault on our sense of invulnerability and insulation from natural and financial disasters. In response to this, hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans have proudly become "preppers." Preppers are a community and a movement;...

Being Safe is the perfect way to introduce important concepts and new vocabulary to young readers. Open-ended questions are posed, encouraging discussion and inspiring children to think about how to deal with the dangers they might face in everyday life.

"Let an adult answer the doorbell. Take a friend along when you go outside. It's time to learn the rules of stranger safety."--Cover p. [4].

"Engages young children in the conversation about thier safety and helps them practice the rules of personal safety"--cover, p.4.

Safety rules are presented for playing or traveling near busy streets, and readers are taught how to alert adults in case of an emergency.

Tips for dealing with threats to personal safety, whether from a bully in school or a stranger on a street corner.

A young dinosaur takes precautions in order to stay safe throughout the day, both at home and at play.