Download or read book Guide to America s Outdoors written by Gary Ferguson and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For New England, "nature adventures in parks, preserves, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas"--Cover.
Download or read book Guide to America s Outdoors written by John Milliken Thompson and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Southern States, "nature adventures in parks, preserves, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas"--Cover.
Download or read book Dirty Teaching written by Juliet Robertson and published by Crown House Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the keys to a happy and creative classroom is getting out of it and this book will give you the confidence to do just that. Drawing on academic research, Juliet explains why learning outdoors is so beneficial and provides plenty of tips and activities to help you to integrate outdoor learning into your teaching practice, providing a broad range of engaging outdoor experiences for your students. There is no need for expensive tools or complicated technologies: all you need is your coat and a passion for learning - oh, and you'd better bring the kids too! Topics covered include: forest schools, learning outside the classroom, outdoor education, nature activities, caring for the environment, play in schools, investigative play, urban outdoor activities, problem solving, creative thinking and strategies for supporting curriculum objectives. For all primary practitioners who want to shake up their usual classroom routine and discover the benefits of teaching outdoors. Dirty Teaching was a finalist in the Non-Fiction People's Book Prize Winter 2014 collection.
Download or read book Surviving the Great Outdoors written by Brendan Leonard and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to America s Outdoors Alaska written by Nan Elliot and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything a visitor wants to know about Alaska--all the important outdoor spots, natural features and plant life, trail hikes, recreational opportunities, accommodations, and more--can be found in this descriptive and colorful guide, complete with evocative narratives. 25 maps. 150 color photos.
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to America s Outdoors New England written by Gary Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For New England, "nature adventures in parks, preserves, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas"--Cover.
Download or read book 63 National Parks 63 Unforgettable Adventures written by Modertical and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 UPDATED EDITION! Including the new 63 National Park of West Virginia that join the list! National parks are tightly woven into the fabric of American culture. For over a century, generations of visitors have explored these stunning landscapes, marveled at amazing wildlife, walked in the footsteps of the people who shaped our history, and formed a connection to the outdoors. Coming in wagons, by train or piled into the family station wagon, the experience of visiting a national park has evolved, but the wonder remains the same. To help you to keep the memories of a lifetime for a lifetime, we created this well-thought-out Journal. PS: This journal is ideal for adults and kids alike who enjoy touring the United States in search of National Park adventures. Perfect size "6x9'' - small enough to carry around but big enough to write in easily, includes these key features: ✔ Each of the 63 National Parks has its own 2 separated parts. ① The first part is the planning trip section, and will include: All the most important attractions of all parks listed to learn more about the park and plan the attractions you want to see. Things to do: types of activities for each park, e.g. hiking, biking, rock climbing, diving, etc. Ways to take advantage of viewing wildlife. Nature is what national parks are all about. Additional Special Information and Tips on certain attractions. ② The second part gives you a place to make your trip personal, and will include: Spaces to write on the date of your visits, the weather at the time, the season. Who you went with, where you stayed, memorable sights, wildlife observed, personal notes, and the views and vistas you loved the most. A place to attach more photos, stamps, tickets, emblems, and passport related to the park. Of days visited / Overall Experience / Will you come back? More Details: A huge map of the United States with marked and pointed National Parks. Alphabetical arrangement and description of all parks. My Bucket List (1-63, park name and date). Tracking log (all 63 parks by state: order, visited, date). This 240 pages Journal makes a perfect gift for everyone who is planning to visit National Parks and wants to plan & record each experience. It's also a nice gift idea for nature and adventure lovers, who need a new unforgettable experience! Without wilderness, we will eventually lose the capacity to understand America!
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to America s Outdoors the Mid Atlantic written by Ann Jones and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this practical, informative, richly illustrated guide, National Geographic takes travelers to the best nature sites in the Middle Atlantic Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey and tells them what they need to know--about the landscape, plants, animals, activities, and recreation--to experience them fully.
Download or read book Doll Outdoors written by Emily Osborn and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is your favorite thing to do outdoors? Climb trees? Have a cookout with your friends? Hike up a mountain? Camp in the woods? There are so many ways to explore nature and have a lot of fun with your doll. This book will show you how to make a hot-air balloon, a stand-up paddleboard, and camping equipment so your doll can explore nature. Discover all the wonders of going outside!
Download or read book The Big Book of Nature Activities written by Drew Monkman and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The average child can identify over one thousand corporate logos, but only ten native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high rates of ADHD, feelings of stress and social awkwardness, and "Nature Deficit Disorder" are further unintended consequences of a childhood spent primarily indoors. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders , The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun. Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for twenty-five years. Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and retired teacher. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two season-based nature guides, including Nature's Year.
Download or read book America Outdoors written by America Outdoors Association and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to America s Outdoors Western Canada written by Raymond Gehman and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the celebrated national parks to the lesser known state parks, national wildlife refuges, conservation areas, and wild and scenic rivers, this series encourages readers to experience a region firsthand. It describes--and guides them to--the best sites, offering detailed information about hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, and cross-country skiing opportunities. Acclaimed nature writers with extensive knowledge of each region enrich the guidebooks with enticing narratives and insights into the areas' birds, wildlife, topography, trees, and wildflowers.
Download or read book Guide to America s Outdoors written by Bob Devine and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything a visitor wants to know about the Pacific Northwest--all the important outdoor spots, natural features and plant life, trail hikes, recreational opportunities, accommodations, and more--can be found in this descriptive and colorful guide, complete with evocative narratives. 25 maps. 150 color photos.
Download or read book Harper s Camping and Scouting An Outdoor Guide for American Boys written by George Bird Grinnell and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harper s Camping and Scouting An Outdoor Guide for American Boys written by George Bird Grinnell and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book HARPERS CAMPING SCOUTING AN written by George Bird 1849-1938 Grinnell and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping written by Pendleton Woolen Mills and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there. The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States. The second section contains camp essentials—what to pack and how to plan your camping trip—and the final section contains a series of how-tos. • Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness. • Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text • An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoors Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness. For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors. • An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars • Great book for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike • Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford Angier
