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Author
Publisher
Kensington Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hope Carpenter finds new purpose in a new phase of life when her husband's forced retirement strains both their savings and their marriage. Seeking inspiration and a financial boost, Hope gets a job teaching crafts to inmates at a local women's prison with surprising results.
Author
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the Great Outdoors Whether your idea of camping is in a tiny tent, a luxury RV, or somewhere in between, nothing beats having fun with family and friends in the fresh air. Relive favorite memories of childhood vacations and get excited for future outdoor adventures with these humorous and heartwarming recollections from bestselling author and camping enthusiast Melody Carlson. Pack your gear and hit the road with Melody as you encounter...
4) Handy dad in the great outdoors: more than 30 super-cool projects and activities for dads and kids
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions for over thirty camping activities teach readers how to build a solar shower, boil water in a plastic bottle, protect food from bears, and start a fire without a match.
Author
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
"Part journal, part field guide, Wild about Birds! is chock-full of the activities, information, and rich resources that will fuel discovery and inspire families, urban and rural, with everything bird. Through sensory, hands-on, creative explorations that involve birding basics and the how's and why's of bird behavior, parents are invited share the joy of birds with children ages 4 to 8. The activities here will engage children's imagination and sense...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Playing outdoors should be an essential part of growing up: your imagination runs riot, lively activity keeps you fit, and you develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural world. The Wild Year Book gives you 70 different ways to enjoy spending time outdoors, season by season. Perhaps you'll want to make bows and arrows from saplings in the Spring, play camouflage games in the summer, jump into huge leaf piles in the autumn, or create ice...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kickstart your social life with over 350 fun-filled activities designed to help you make new friends, bond with your family, and make the most out of every day.What do you want to do today? That's easy-simply gather some friends and pick out your next adventure from The Live Life Now List. If you're struggling to figure out your weekend plans, trying to avoid the same-old activities you and your friends do every night, or simply can't stand to spend...
Author
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Features forty-two scavenger hunts for children and families to participate in outdoors."--
Tornio helps you turn every outdoor outing into a scavenger hunt. Geared toward families with kids ages 4-10, and covering a variety of locations, these lists of things to find can turn any time spent outdoors into an opportunity to engage your family on a whole new level. -- adapted from back cover
15) Wild girl
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to cycle to the South Pole? Or kayak 2,000 miles down the Amazon? Or run an ultramarathon through the scorching Namib? Follow the author's incredible adventures and discover how you can get outdoors and unleash your inner wild girl!
Author
Series
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
"Be an adventurous kid! Conquer a rock wall, go ziplining, create a geocache at your favorite nature hangout, camp without a tent. Most importantly, get your hands dirty. 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up offers up season-by-season activities, games, and challenges to get kids in the outdoors and loving it. With a striking visual style meant for big kids, this is the perfect book for that middle-age group who aren t little anymore,...
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
"From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now,"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Fight back against boredom and keep your kids busy and entertained--without staring at a screen--with this handy collection of family activities ranging from DIY projects to outdoor adventures to easy daytrips. While technology often offers a quick and easy parenting solution to keep children entertained, too much screen time can negatively affect developmental and social skills, and even lead back to the original problem--boredom.--Amazon.com
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