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Author
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"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
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create kingdoms of their own making, right in their own backyards. With whimsical projects for every season and any setting, from forest to pavement, fun-seeking kids...
Publisher
Universe Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Brief (some as short as one sentence) introductions to an eclectic range of ideas designed to help inspire you to seek out the unique in life. Many are outdoor pursuits that involve sports-related endeavors or natural wonders from around the world. Others focus on cultural experiences and culinary delights that can be found closer to home. The descriptions provide the latitude and longitude; getting there is all up to you. -- adapted from jacket and...
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive guide spotlights all 75 state parks and state recreation areas in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Each entry includes full-color photography, a map, and the details you want to know--including a park overview and descriptions of the trails, campgrounds, and interpretive programs. Plus, the authors' tips help to ensure that you maximize the fun."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Watkins
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Rain or shine, this book will get everyone playing outside, developing new skills and discovering the wonder of nature across the year! Written for parents, teachers and anyone else wants to try out Forest School activities, and also as a handy resource for Forest School leaders, it follows on from the bestselling "Play the Forest School Way", with brand-new games and survival skills that connect with the natural cycle of the year. For each season,...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints,...
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.
40) Wild + free nature: 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
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English
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A resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. --
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