outdoor recreation

"Does climbing a tree, building a bug hotel, spearing a bullfrog, stalking wild animals, and scouting for petrified wood sound more fun than homework or chores? If so, this guide is your perfect companion to endless summer days and rainy fall afternoons alike. Filled with advice, insights, and activities to inspire wonder and excitement about the natural world, Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars is a curious kid's treasure trove, filled to the brim with outdoor projects, skills, and adventures complete with illustrations. The book presents a ton of fun and exciting ways to explore the natural world, like: building an outdoor exploration kit identifying constellations and navigating using the sun and stars collecting fossils and other geological wonders tracking animals and following weather patterns making your own compass growing your own fruits and vegetables Building survival shelters and primitive hunting weapons fishing, hunting, and foraging for wild foods making cool art projects using natural materials"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, the joy of [children] playing shines through in . . . photos from more than forty countries around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers . . . [use] the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving [to make] their own weatherproof survival wearables"--Provided by publisher.

School is canceled, and there is so much to do: snow angels, lunch, sledding... Will the other kids be able to finish everything on our snow day to-do list?! Join them as they enjoy a snow-filled day of winter activities!.

"Mountaineers, seafarers, astronauts, cyclists, hikers, divers, gliders, aviators--even the most famous and daring explorers of all time began with small-scale adventures that gave them the courage and the ideas to pursue their greatest achievements"--.

"An eye-opening adventure into the secret language of trees, unveiling clues hidden in branches, roots, leaves, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Wes has never been fishing. He doesn't even like eating fish! So when his best friend, Josh, invites him on a fishing trip to his family's cabin [in northern Minnesota], Wes isn't too excited. But then Josh's dad tells a story about catching a gigantic muskie. Soon Wes is hooked. He starts to enjoy fishing--and even eating fish. But he can't stop thinking about what it would be like to hook a big muskie. Will his curiosity lead to a big catch?"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] establishes the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls. Alongside text that describes animal behavior and habitat, readers will learn the importance of respecting wildlife and how to prepare for a successful wildlife watching adventure"--Provided by publisher.

Hunting game with a bow and arrow, or bowhunting, has been around for thousands of years. Readers will love learning about the basics of bowhunting, how to stay safe while hunting, and more.

In North America, deer are the most popular animal to hunt. And deer hunting has been practiced for centuries. From staying safe to protecting nature, readers will learn everything they should know about deer hunting.