outdoor life

Explores outdoor-related occupations in eight major career areas.

Tells the story of Chris McCandless, a twenty-four-year-old who walked into the Alaskan wilderness on an idealistic journey and was found dead of starvation four months later. Attempts to discover what led the young man to that point.

This text prepares readers with step-by-step instructions for making a variety of tools from materials such as wood, stone, and plants for wilderness survival.

This title teaches readers the basics in shelter building, covering topics like locating the right place to build shelter and what materials to use.

This title teaches readers basic fire-building skills, including the science of fire, the materials needed to build one, and fire safety practices.

Readers learn how to prepare for a trip into the wild, what tools to bring in the case of an emergency, and how to signal and communicate with rescuers.

Readers learn the basics for finding water in different environments.

"In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural worl around her with wonder, she dreams of 'a life living with and helping all animals' until one day she finds that her dream has come true."--Container.

Extreme rock climbing presents the thrills and spills of this most intriguing extreme sport.

"The Boxcar Children have long been known for being creative and resourceful. This hardcover book is filled with fun how-to guides for everyday adventures. It includes tips and tricks for mystery solving (how to make invisible ink and create secret codes), travel (how to pack a suitcase; how to take great snapshots), and enjoying the great outdoors. Plus each of the four Boxcar Children has their own section--practical advice from Jessie, a "roughing it" guide from Henry, crafts and art projects from Violet, and recipes from Benny! A great gift for Boxcar fans"--.