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“Let’s get lost together . . . ”
Lost in My Own Backyard brings acclaimed author Tim Cahill together with one of his—and America’s—favorite destinations: Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. Cahill has been “puttering around in the park” for a quarter of a century, slowly covering its vast scope and exploring its remote backwoods. So does this mean that he knows what he’s...
Lost in My Own Backyard brings acclaimed author Tim Cahill together with one of his—and America’s—favorite destinations: Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. Cahill has been “puttering around in the park” for a quarter of a century, slowly covering its vast scope and exploring its remote backwoods. So does this mean that he knows what he’s...
62) Fishing
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
24 p.
Language
English
Description
Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe. Get ready for some outdoor fun! Pedal, climb, walk, or paddle into this engaging and exciting series about outdoor activities. The Great Outdoors series provides essential information on the fundamentals of eight thrilling outdoor pursuits. Each book features clear text, vivid photos, and engaging content. Additional features to aid comprehension...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
101 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Hľn̈e is an outcast in her grade. Her only consolation is reading Jane Eyre. Even seeing a lovely fox doesn't make her feel better, but maybe a new friendship will.
65) Picture perfect
Author
Publisher
Zebra Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Fans of romantic suspense will fall hard for this story" from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Sisterhood novels (A Love So True).
Pediatrician Lorrie Ryan has been looking forward to camping with her seven-year-old nephew, Davey. It's a chance to let the fragile, sheltered boy spend time away from his nervous, overprotective parents, and have the adventure he's always wanted. But in the lush woods, Lorrie...
Pediatrician Lorrie Ryan has been looking forward to camping with her seven-year-old nephew, Davey. It's a chance to let the fragile, sheltered boy spend time away from his nervous, overprotective parents, and have the adventure he's always wanted. But in the lush woods, Lorrie...
66) Hunting
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
24 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore hunting, an exciting outdoor activity, including hunting gear, where to hunt, and how to stay safe. Get ready for some outdoor fun! Pedal, climb, walk, or paddle into this engaging and exciting series about outdoor activities. The Great Outdoors series provides essential information on the fundamentals of eight thrilling outdoor pursuits. Each book features clear text, vivid photos, and engaging content. Additional features to aid comprehension...
Author
Series
Sparkleton volume 5
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
87 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Sparkleton finds out he can get wish-granting magic just by camping out in the haunted woods, he packs his tent! His best friends, Willow and Gabe, are ready for adventure. But can they fend off ghostly lights, twisted ankles, creepy noises, and the dreaded Whirlwind Unicorn long enough to make Sparkleton's dream come true? Or will their dream sleepover turn into a nightmare?"--Provided by publisher.
68) Dead mountain
Author
Series
Nora Kelly novels (Preston & Child) volume 4
Publisher
Grand Central
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
388 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In 2008, nine mountaineers failed to return from a winter backpacking trip in the New Mexico mountains. At their final campsite, searchers found a bizarre scene: something had appeared at the door of their tent so terrifying that it impelled them to slash their way out and flee barefoot to certain death in a blizzard. Despite a diligent search, only six bodies were found, two violently crushed and inexplicably missing their eyes. The case, given...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Every spring, Pinkalicious loves to see all of the beautiful flowers and blossoming trees come to life in her family's garden. Of course, Pinkalicious knows that the blooming garden is all because of the hard work of the fairies! This year, Pinkalicious wants to be ready for the fairies' arrival, so she makes a cozy house for the fairies to stay in during their visit. Peter and Pinkalicious camp out in the backyard, waiting for the fairies to appear--but...
70) Turkey hunting
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub.'s Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The wild turkey is one of the most popular and plentiful game birds in the United States. Wild turkeys are fascinating to watch and pursue, and they are also an important staple of holiday dining. This exciting book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of hunting this interesting bird, including safety considerations, licenses, gear, and hunting strategies.
72) Big game hunting
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of big game hunting, discussing weapons, preparations, legal and ethical issues, safety concerns, and common types of big game animals.
Author
Language
English
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"A year after getting divorced, Helen Carpenter, thirty-two, lets her annoying, ten years younger brother talk her into signing up for a wilderness survival course. It's supposed to be a chance for her to pull herself together again, but when she discovers that her brother's even-more-annoying best friend is also coming on the trip, she can't imagine how it will be anything other than a disaster. Thus begins the strangest adventure of Helen's well-behaved...
74) Handy Dad in the Great Outdoors: More Than 30 Super-Cool Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
Trade in screen time for fresh air and family fun with adventures and experiments from the host of HGTV's Room Crashers.
Slacklining, edible bugs, tarp surfing, and more! In this awesome follow-up to the hugely popular Handy Dad, extreme sports athlete and TV host Todd Davis gathers more than thirty projects and activities sure to get kids outside and entertained for hours. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs, and...
Slacklining, edible bugs, tarp surfing, and more! In this awesome follow-up to the hugely popular Handy Dad, extreme sports athlete and TV host Todd Davis gathers more than thirty projects and activities sure to get kids outside and entertained for hours. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs, and...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
W. Ben Hunt, whose Sioux name was Tasunka Witko, traveled throughout the Midwest, living with several Native American tribes, finally settling near the site of the last Sioux uprising. Here he provides step-by-step instructions and exact dimensions to make Sioux ghost shirts, Plains Indian shields, box traps, Iniut snowshoes, and more. From making rawhide to putting the finishing touches on a pair of moccasins, beginners and seasoned woodsmen alike...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land.
Learn key skills like:
Building a strong fire.
Learning to hunt and butcher your meals.
Creating a safe and solid shelter.
And much...
Learn key skills like:
Building a strong fire.
Learning to hunt and butcher your meals.
Creating a safe and solid shelter.
And much...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xii, 222 p. : ill, maps ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Counteracting the panic and fear associated with getting lost in the wild, this handbook equips children with practical tools for overcoming adverse wilderness experiences, even if they are endured alone. Compiled by a search-and-rescue professional, straightforward advice is offered on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, learning how to navigate, and avoiding injuries. Practice...
79) Camping day
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Four crocodile friends have many adventures during a camp-out.
Author
Series
Treehouse series volume 11
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
291 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Andy and Terry live in a 143-story treehouse. (It used to be a 130-story treehouse, but they built another thirteen stories.) Andy's been a bit stressed out lately, so Terry decides the perfect way to relax would be to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed vacation. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as planned. Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire...
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