Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476539227
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Describes various tips, activities, and useful information for making the outdoors more fun and interesting"--
The Guys' Guide to Making the Outdoors More Awesome
Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476539227
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Describes various tips, activities, and useful information for making the outdoors more fun and interesting"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476539227
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Describes various tips, activities, and useful information for making the outdoors more fun and interesting"--
The Guys' Guide to Making Life More Awesome
Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1623700604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
"Describes various trivia, tips, activities, and other useful information for making sports, the outdoors, cities, and daily life more fun and interesting"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1623700604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
"Describes various trivia, tips, activities, and other useful information for making sports, the outdoors, cities, and daily life more fun and interesting"--
Surviving the Great Outdoors
Author: Brendan Leonard
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579659659
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
“Leonard’s durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you’ll be able to leave your smartphone behind.” —Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won’t get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors--whether it’s hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, and expert tips and tricks, Surviving the Great Outdoors makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, and outdoor adventurer, shows the reader how rewarding it can be to live life away from the computer and get outside. From mountain climbing, to skiing, sledding, and sailing, Leonard shows that you don’t need to be a risk taker to enjoy the outdoors. And if the reader does find himself at the point of man vs. nature, Leonard shares survival skills from how to bandage a wound and read a topographical map, to how to drive on sand and remove a tick from your skin—all organized thematically and written in short takeaway entries with helpful line drawings. Bound in a uniquely rugged (and waterproof!) PVC cover material, Surviving the Great Outdoors is a friendly way into the outdoor lifestyle, whether you're looking to dabble or go all in.
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579659659
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
“Leonard’s durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you’ll be able to leave your smartphone behind.” —Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won’t get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors--whether it’s hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, and expert tips and tricks, Surviving the Great Outdoors makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, and outdoor adventurer, shows the reader how rewarding it can be to live life away from the computer and get outside. From mountain climbing, to skiing, sledding, and sailing, Leonard shows that you don’t need to be a risk taker to enjoy the outdoors. And if the reader does find himself at the point of man vs. nature, Leonard shares survival skills from how to bandage a wound and read a topographical map, to how to drive on sand and remove a tick from your skin—all organized thematically and written in short takeaway entries with helpful line drawings. Bound in a uniquely rugged (and waterproof!) PVC cover material, Surviving the Great Outdoors is a friendly way into the outdoor lifestyle, whether you're looking to dabble or go all in.
Melanin Base Camp
Author: Danielle Williams
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762479337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762479337
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.
The Adventurer's Guide to the Outdoors
Author: Sarah Perrem
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789324771
Category : Survival
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides a reference to dozens of basic-level wilderness survival, from telling time by the sun and building a raft to creating an open fire and purifying water.
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789324771
Category : Survival
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides a reference to dozens of basic-level wilderness survival, from telling time by the sun and building a raft to creating an open fire and purifying water.
My Side of the Mountain
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593115007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593115007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide
Author: Mark Harvey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859092
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859092
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
Door County Outdoors
Author: Magill Weber
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
ISBN: 0299285537
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A picturesque peninsula with 298 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, state parks, forests, and cozy inns, Door County is one of the Midwest’s prime tourist attractions. Magill Weber explores the many recreational opportunities available to visitors, including secret spots known only to locals and longtime seasonal residents. Wisconsin native Janet Mrazek contributes 125 detailed and easy-to-follow maps. With suggestions of more than 150 scenic hikes, biking and paddling routes, end-of-the-road beaches, lighthouses, and wildlife-watching sites, and descriptions of the local flora and fauna, Door County Outdoors is the ultimate guide for active travelers and nature enthusiasts.
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
ISBN: 0299285537
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A picturesque peninsula with 298 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, state parks, forests, and cozy inns, Door County is one of the Midwest’s prime tourist attractions. Magill Weber explores the many recreational opportunities available to visitors, including secret spots known only to locals and longtime seasonal residents. Wisconsin native Janet Mrazek contributes 125 detailed and easy-to-follow maps. With suggestions of more than 150 scenic hikes, biking and paddling routes, end-of-the-road beaches, lighthouses, and wildlife-watching sites, and descriptions of the local flora and fauna, Door County Outdoors is the ultimate guide for active travelers and nature enthusiasts.
Pocket Guide to the Outdoors
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525421637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Generations of readers have escaped into the woods with My Side of the Mountain, the story of a city boy named Sam who learns to live in the wild. Now, Newbery winner Jean Craighead George offers an easy-to-follow guide for fans who want to live the adventure?just like Sam. Learn how to start a fire, build a shelter, catch a fish, identify useful plants, and much more. Hands-on activities are perfect for backyard campers or an afternoon stroll through the park. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings and packed with activities, naturalist trivia, and practical wilderness tips, this entertaining and informative handbook is your guide to outdoor fun.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525421637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Generations of readers have escaped into the woods with My Side of the Mountain, the story of a city boy named Sam who learns to live in the wild. Now, Newbery winner Jean Craighead George offers an easy-to-follow guide for fans who want to live the adventure?just like Sam. Learn how to start a fire, build a shelter, catch a fish, identify useful plants, and much more. Hands-on activities are perfect for backyard campers or an afternoon stroll through the park. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings and packed with activities, naturalist trivia, and practical wilderness tips, this entertaining and informative handbook is your guide to outdoor fun.
A Woman's Guide to the Wild
Author: Ruby McConnell
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632170051
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf." —Misadventures Magazine Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this personable guide to outdoor adventure. This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you prepare for—and make the most of—your time in the wilderness with information and advice on: • Gear lists • Personal Care • Camp setup • Fire building • Weather • Navigation • Food & Water Fun and informative, A Woman's Guide to the Wild will inspire you to get out on your own or with your girlfriends, explore the wilderness, and get a little dirty.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632170051
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The book every outdoor-loving woman should have on her shelf." —Misadventures Magazine Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this personable guide to outdoor adventure. This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you prepare for—and make the most of—your time in the wilderness with information and advice on: • Gear lists • Personal Care • Camp setup • Fire building • Weather • Navigation • Food & Water Fun and informative, A Woman's Guide to the Wild will inspire you to get out on your own or with your girlfriends, explore the wilderness, and get a little dirty.