outdoor recreation

Presents an introduction to winter, in simple text with illustrations, as a family experiences the changes brought about by the new season.

Offers more than one hundred activities for vacations spent near water, in the mountains, at a cottage or camping with ghost stories, singalongs, and more.

Relates young people's wilderness experiences with kayaking, mountain climbing, horse packing, swamp exploring, backpacking, winter camping, and white-water running.

This guide to the outdoors provides advice and instructions on camping, building shelters, finding water, and cooking outdoors. Some activities may require adult supervision.

Examines the lives of teens in rural North America, featuring descriptions of rodeos, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing, with stories of real-life teens who engage in these sports.

Explores such historical transformations as the evolution of the waterways from places of commerce to venues of health and recreation, as well as the bathing suits revealing journey from full body cover-up to string bikini.

"Prepares beginning hikers by teaching how to hike and navigate an expedition, what to pack for survival and camping, how to predict and read weather, and safety tips. Includes famous trails to visit, labels, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the snow sports of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding by presenting the basic techniques, gear needed, and safety tips. Includes famous slopes to visit, picture labels, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the sports of rock climbing and mountaineering, along with the history of these sports. Explains the equipment needed, climbing and training techniques, and how to tie knots. Belaying, rappelling, and orienteering are also covered. Includes labels, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems that explore a variety of warm weather activities and outings.