Author: Justin VanRiper
Publisher: North Country Books
ISBN: 9780970704405
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Justin Robert is ten years old and likes computers, biking and peanut butter cups. But his passion is animals. When an uncommon pair of common loons takes up residence on Fourth Lake near the family camp, he will do anything he can to protect them.
The Adirondack Kids
Author: Justin VanRiper
Publisher: North Country Books
ISBN: 9780970704405
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Justin Robert is ten years old and likes computers, biking and peanut butter cups. But his passion is animals. When an uncommon pair of common loons takes up residence on Fourth Lake near the family camp, he will do anything he can to protect them.
Publisher: North Country Books
ISBN: 9780970704405
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Justin Robert is ten years old and likes computers, biking and peanut butter cups. But his passion is animals. When an uncommon pair of common loons takes up residence on Fourth Lake near the family camp, he will do anything he can to protect them.
Kids on the Trail!
Author: Rose Rivezzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998637198
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"This is a guidebook for hiking with children in the Adirondack Park. We have over 65 hikes, each with a trail map. Many color photographs and trail descriptions. It has plenty of information on how to accommodate the needs of young children"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998637198
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"This is a guidebook for hiking with children in the Adirondack Park. We have over 65 hikes, each with a trail map. Many color photographs and trail descriptions. It has plenty of information on how to accommodate the needs of young children"--
Adirondack Alphabet
Author: Sheri Amsel
Publisher: North Country Books
ISBN: 9780925168337
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher: North Country Books
ISBN: 9780925168337
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Great Camps of the Adirondacks
Author: Harvey H. Kaiser
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567920734
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The author does a thorough job in explaining the beginnings of rustic architecture and why it has a permanent place in the culture. The mix of social background and the history of the early Adirondack camps provides a designers guidebook.
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567920734
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The author does a thorough job in explaining the beginnings of rustic architecture and why it has a permanent place in the culture. The mix of social background and the history of the early Adirondack camps provides a designers guidebook.
At the Mercy of the Mountains
Author: Peter Bronski
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493009273
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493009273
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.
Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks
Author: Rose Ann Hirsch
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738544700
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The first kiddie parks in North America were born in the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains in the 1950s. These parks brought to life the characters of beloved fairytales, legends, and nursery rhymes through live performers, animated figures, and themed mechanical rides. Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks contains images of some of the Adirondacks' most popular kiddie parks: Storytown U.S.A., Enchanted Forest of the Adirondacks, the Land of Make Believe, Magic Forest, and Santa's Workshop. Each park is home to various fantasy-themed amusements built to accommodate children rather than adults. Four of the five parks are still in operation and continue to entertain new generations of children every year.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738544700
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The first kiddie parks in North America were born in the lush forests of the Adirondack Mountains in the 1950s. These parks brought to life the characters of beloved fairytales, legends, and nursery rhymes through live performers, animated figures, and themed mechanical rides. Kiddie Parks of the Adirondacks contains images of some of the Adirondacks' most popular kiddie parks: Storytown U.S.A., Enchanted Forest of the Adirondacks, the Land of Make Believe, Magic Forest, and Santa's Workshop. Each park is home to various fantasy-themed amusements built to accommodate children rather than adults. Four of the five parks are still in operation and continue to entertain new generations of children every year.
The Adirondack Nature Guide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The Everything Kids' Environment Book
Author: Sheri Amsel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502456
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
You Can Help Our Earth Live Longer! Everything we do has an impact on the world around us--from the clothes we wear and food we eat to the gardens we grow and the trash we throw away. And to take the best care of the earth--and ourselves--it's important to make smart choices. With The Everything Kids' Environment Book, you'll find out what you can do every day to help protect our planet. You'll also learn why the rainforest is so important to us, how animals go extinct, and what environmentalists can tell us about taking good care of our world. Learn how to "go green" and to: Find new uses for recycled grocery bags. Create your own greenhouse. Make acid rain--safely!--to see how it affect plants. Test organic food against foods grown with chemicals. Make your own compost pile. Re-create deforestation with the soil from timbered trees. Test your sensitivity to noise. Whether you are in the classroom, surfing the Internet, or just hanging out with your friends, you can make a difference. Start today--so our Earth can live another 4.5 billion years!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502456
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
You Can Help Our Earth Live Longer! Everything we do has an impact on the world around us--from the clothes we wear and food we eat to the gardens we grow and the trash we throw away. And to take the best care of the earth--and ourselves--it's important to make smart choices. With The Everything Kids' Environment Book, you'll find out what you can do every day to help protect our planet. You'll also learn why the rainforest is so important to us, how animals go extinct, and what environmentalists can tell us about taking good care of our world. Learn how to "go green" and to: Find new uses for recycled grocery bags. Create your own greenhouse. Make acid rain--safely!--to see how it affect plants. Test organic food against foods grown with chemicals. Make your own compost pile. Re-create deforestation with the soil from timbered trees. Test your sensitivity to noise. Whether you are in the classroom, surfing the Internet, or just hanging out with your friends, you can make a difference. Start today--so our Earth can live another 4.5 billion years!
Chirp
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547602821
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"[A] deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up." - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of Speak and Shout From acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against the backdrop of a summertime mystery. When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she's recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she'd rather forget. Mia's change in scenery brings day camp, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gram's thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save Gram's farm? And will that discovery empower Mia to confront the secret she's been hiding--and find the courage she never knew she had? In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547602821
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"[A] deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up." - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of Speak and Shout From acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against the backdrop of a summertime mystery. When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she's recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she'd rather forget. Mia's change in scenery brings day camp, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gram's thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save Gram's farm? And will that discovery empower Mia to confront the secret she's been hiding--and find the courage she never knew she had? In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.
The Everything KIDS' Human Body Book
Author: Sheri Amsel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440556598
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The author takes readers on an adventure through the human body, winding along the body's various systems and functions such as muscles, nerves, bones and joints, and blood and guts.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440556598
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The author takes readers on an adventure through the human body, winding along the body's various systems and functions such as muscles, nerves, bones and joints, and blood and guts.