outdoor recreation

Anticipating an extra-groovy field day, Pete the cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus compete for medals in activities ranging from a water-balloon toss to a three-legged race.

"You don't need to live near a forest or have a huge garden to have a go at these projects--the activities and crafts in this book can be done on-the-go, in your neighborhood, or at your local park. Discover the magic of the outdoors and get hands-on with activities that are . . . suited for young children, as you collect treasure on a nature walk, learn to identify animals from their tracks, create wild art, whittle a magic wand from a stick, and build a twig teepee. There are also mindful games that encourage children to tune into their senses and feel connected to their surroundings"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares 12 of his journeys, from the Amazon rainforest to Canada's North--and shows how to be an outdoor explorer.

Provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for nine easy craft projects that are inspired by nature.

It's fall, and it's time to visit the pumpkin patch! Take a close look at pumpkins, learn how to pick a pumpkin, and have some fun on a hayride too.

It's fall, and it's time to visit the apple orchard! Take a close look at apple trees, learn how to pick apples, and have some fun pressing apples too. Through playful text and beautiful images, readers will experience what it's like to visit an apple orchard.

It's fall, and it's time to go to a harvest festival! Learn about harvests, see the food and treats, and have some fun celebrating too.

It's fall, and it's time to visit a nature center! Take a close look at nature, learn how to take care of the environment, and have fun doing some nature activities too.

"There are bucket lists featuring comfort and indulgence, like staying at the George V in Paris or eating at Eleven Madison Park in New York. There are "if I ever..." bucket lists, like being an extra in a movie or learning to sing. And then there are bucket lists for the brave, the daring and the dreamers who want to check off as many challenging adventures as they can. They want every minute of life to count. Ed Stafford's Ultimate Adventure Guide is for them. It presents Ed's hand-picked selection of exciting challenges for those who don't mind a bit of discomfort. Life's great adventures are theirs for the taking."--Amazon.com.

"What do tic-tac-toe, pilolo, and go have in common? They're all games! Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?"--Provided by publisher.