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Bear Grylls Books in Order
Bear Grylls is a globally recognized authority on survival and outdoor adventure, celebrated for his remarkable journey and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born on the Isle of Wight, UK, Bear was instilled with a love for climbing and sailing by his late father. As a young man, he trained in martial arts and went on to serve three years in the British Special Forces, 21 SAS, where he honed the skills that have captivated audiences worldwide. After a near-fatal parachuting accident and grueling rehabilitation, Bear achieved the unprecedented feat of becoming one of the youngest climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. His Emmy-nominated TV series, Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor, has become a global phenomenon. As a leading explorer, Bear has embarked on record-breaking expeditions, raising vital funds for children worldwide. He has been appointed Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts globally, awarded an honorary commission in the Royal Navy, and written 10 bestselling books, including To My Sons.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Bear Grylls's book series? Bear Grylls has written 9 book series. The most notable is the Activity series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Bear Grylls
- #1
Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Animal Detective(2016) - #2
Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Dangerous Animals(2016) - #3
Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Desert(2019) - #4
Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Rainforest(2019) - #5
Bear Grylls Sticker Activity: Mountains(2019)
- #1
The Blizzard Challenge(2017) - #2
The Desert Challenge(2017) - #3
The Jungle Challenge(2017) - #4
The Sea Challenge(2017) - #5
The River Challenge(2017) - #6
The Earthquake Challenge(2017) - #7
The Volcano Challenge(2017) - #8
The Safari Challenge(2018) - #9
The Cave Challenge(2018) - #10
The Mountain Challenge(2018) - #11
The Arctic Challenge(2019) - #12
The Sailing Challenge(2019)
- #1
Knots(2017) - #2
Dangers and Emergencies(2017) - #3
Hiking(2017) - #4
Tracking(2017) - #5
Weather Watching(2017) - #6
Signalling(2017) - #7
First Aid(2017) - #8
Shelter Building(2017) - #9
Dangerous Plants(2017) - #10
Dangerous Animals(2017) - #11
Mountains(2018) - #12
Rainforest(2018) - #13
Desert(2018) - #14
Polar(2018) - #15
Nutrition(2019) - #16
Summer(2019) - #17
Winter(2019) - #18
Extreme Environments(2019)
- #1
Mission Typhoon(2016) - #2
Mission Dragon(2016) - #3
Mission Raptor(2016) - #4
Mission Jaguar(2016)
- #1
Gold of the Gods(2008) - #2
Way of the Wolf(2009) - #3
Sands of the Scorpion(2009) - #4
Tracks of the Tiger(2010) - #5
Claws of the Crocodile(2013) - #6
Strike of the Shark(2013) - #7
Rage of the Rhino(2014) - #8
Lair of the Leopard(2015)
- #1
Spirit of the Jungle(2016) - #2
Return to the Jungle(2017)
- #1
Facing Up / The Kid Who Climbed Everest(2000) - #2
Facing the Frozen Ocean(2004) - #3
Born Survivor(2007) - #4
Man vs. Wild(2008) - #5
Great Outdoor Adventures(2008) - #6
Living Wild(2009) - #7
Mud, Sweat, and Tears(2011) - #8
Extreme Survivors(2012) - #9
To My Sons(2012) - #10
A Survival Guide for Life(2012) - #11
Climbing Everest(2013) - #12
True Grit(2013) - #13
Your Life - Train for It(2014) - #14
Extreme Food(2014) - #15
Fuel for Life(2015) - #16
Extreme Planet(2016) - #17
Survival Camp(2016) - #18
Epic Expeditions(2017) - #19
How to Stay Alive(2017) - #20
Bear Grylls' Survival Stories(2019) - #21
Soul Fuel(2019) - #22
Soul Fuel for Young Explorers(2021) - #23
Never Give Up: My Life in the Wild(2022) - #24
Mind Fuel(2022) - #25
Do Your Best: How to be a Scout(2023) - #26
Mind Fuel for Young Explorers(2024) - #27
The Greatest Story Ever Told(2025)
- #1
With Love, Papa(2009)
- #1
Ghost Flight(2015) - #2
Burning Angels(2017) - #3
Bear Grylls(2018)
About Bear Grylls
Bear Grylls is a globally recognized authority on survival and outdoor adventure, celebrated for his remarkable journey and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born on the Isle of Wight, UK, Bear was instilled with a love for climbing and sailing by his late father. As a young man, he trained in martial arts and went on to serve three years in the British Special Forces, 21 SAS, where he honed the skills that have captivated audiences worldwide. After a near-fatal parachuting accident and grueling rehabilitation, Bear achieved the unprecedented feat of becoming one of the youngest climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. His Emmy-nominated TV series, Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor, has become a global phenomenon. As a leading explorer, Bear has embarked on record-breaking expeditions, raising vital funds for children worldwide. He has been appointed Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts globally, awarded an honorary commission in the Royal Navy, and written 10 bestselling books, including To My Sons.
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