outdoor recreation

Describes the equipment, skills, and techniques needed for freshwater fishing. Readers will pick up handy fishing tips and enjoy looking at great photographs of fishermen in action.

Presents a comprehensive guide to camping, and contains information on building a fire, setting up a campsite, staking a tent, reading a map and compass, paddling a canoe or kayak, and much more.

Contains a map of the United States and simple road maps of each of the fifty states as well as Washington D.C., and includes facts, state symbols, roadside attractions, games, and more.

Provides photographs and information for young readers on outdoor adventures, discussing how to plan an outing, appropriate clothing and gear, outdoor cooking, navigation, observing nature, and basic skills such as using a knife, tying a knot, and first aid.

Briefly describes some of the recreational activities enjoyed at the seashore, such as swimming, waterskiing, surfing, sailing, and fishing.

Briefly describes some of the activities that can be enjoyed in the mountains, such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, and rafting.

Guide for nature-oriented travelers to the country of Guatemala, providing information on the individual regions of the country, with practical travel tips, and listings of hotels and restaurants, adventure travel outfitters, fishing and diving services, archaeological expeditions, and conservation groups.

Travel guide to Belize presents information about the country's natural sights, which include Central America's tallest waterfall, most intact rain forest, and biggest cave network, and includes listings of hotels, restaurants, tour guides, and expeditions.

Interviews with fourteen people who work in careers of interest to young people who like to work in an outdoor environment.