outdoor recreation

"Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with . . . stories, practical advice, personal profiles of FGH community members, and trail reviews. It all serves to spread the Fat Girls Hiking message of inclusivity in the outdoors. Equal parts empowering and impassioned, personal and practical, this book adds a . . . voice to the conversation about diversity in the outdoors, raising visibility of hikers who have too long been marginalized"--Provided by publisher.

What qualifies as big game? Bison, elk, and moose are all truly large animals that are exciting to track and hunt. In this book, readers are introduced to this sport through the animals often hunted, the ways people track them, the gear needed, and how one prepares for a big-game hunt. Hunting safety and general rules and regulations are discussed in an age-appropriate way. Full-color photographs of big game and big game hunters aid readers' understanding of the topics discussed. This high-interest topic will keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.

In many places in the United States, deer hunting is almost like a party! Family and friends gather when it's deer season where they live. Different kinds of deer live across the country. Readers learn the basics of deer hunting in this book in preparation for their first outing. From where to hunt to how to stay safe, the main content offers age-appropriate information and fun facts for young readers. Full-color photographs show readers what to expect when they head out to hunt deer.

Turkey hunting is one of the most popular kinds of hunting in the United States! Learning how to track and hunt turkeys is a fun way to engage with the great outdoors. In this book, readers do exactly that through text full of age-appropriate details about hunting turkeys. Full-color photographs fill each page and help readers connect with what they're reading and offer a close look at what hunting turkeys is like. It's the perfect way to prepare for turkey hunting season with a young reader!.

Squirrels, small birds, rabbits, and coyotes are just some of the creatures that fall into the small-game category. Hunting for these small animals can be just as exciting as hunting larger animals. In this fact-filled volume, readers learn about safety, conservation, and hunting techniques for the many kinds of small game. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate details aim to prepare young readers for their first experience small-game hunting. Tips and tricks are provided in fact boxes and captions.

"Kayaking can be dangerous because it is hard to predict what might happen in rapids . . . This title covers the basics of the sport, going over how and where to go kayaking, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about kayaking, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

"This title covers the basics of ziplining, going over how and where to zipline, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about ziplining, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

"This title covers the basics of whitewater rafting, going over how and where to go rafting, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about rafting, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

"This title covers the basics of stand-up paddleboarding, going over how and where the activity takes place, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about stand-up paddleboarding, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

"Many people hike as a way to see places they cannot reach by bicycle, car, or airplane . . . covers the basics of hiking, going over how and where to hike, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about hiking, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.