How to Survive Anything

This tongue-in-cheek (but actually useful!) take on survival from Nat Geo Kids is the perfect guidebook for navigating the tumultuous middle school and teenage years, from shark attacks to the popular crowd and beyond!

Let’s face it. With school pressures, social pressures, parental pressures...being a teenager is tough. But it could be worse! You could be face-to-face with an angry grizzly, or chest-deep in quicksand. Never fear—this survival guide from Nat Geo Kids has the solution! Whether it threatens your life, social status, or both, this outdoor-manual-meets-social-advice guidebook provides practical, witty expertise on preparing for the perilous teen years with confidence and positivity.

You’ll learn facts about different kinds of storms and weather systems, natural phenomena, and dangerous animals alongside preparing for pop quizzes, embarrassing moments, traversing the internet, and so much more. Complete with amusing illustrations and funny, informative side bars, this comprehensive survival guide is a must-have for all preteens and teens, from the trenches of middle school to the jungles of South America and everywhere in between. After all—their lives depend on it.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs