Grant, Shauntay
Summary: "Slip, slide, skate! This spare and celebratory ode to Black joy chronicles a little boy's exciting snow day with his family"--Adapted from inside jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2023
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Summary: An expert survival instructor presents fun and engaging hands-on nature, camping and bushcraft projects that encourage parents and children to explore and experience the great outdoors and create memories to last a lifetime.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 STERinella, Steven
Summary: "Does climbing a tree, building a bug hotel, spearing a bullfrog, stalking wild animals, and scouting for petrified wood sound more fun than homework or chores? If so, this guide is your perfect companion to endless summer days and rainy fall afternoons alike. Filled with advice, insights, and activities to inspire wonder and excitement about the natural world, Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 796.5 RINBonning-Gould, Krissy
Summary: "There's almost nothing better for toddlers than outdoor play. It promotes creativity, strengthens muscles, enhances social and emotional development, and most importantly, it makes learning fun. So grab The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book, take your toddler outside, and watch the joy of learning in the fresh air. Spring or winter, rain or shine--these simple-to-set-up activities are designed to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 371 BONDavis, Jennifer Pharr
Summary: Down and Dirty Tips and Tricks for Families on the Trail Published in partnership with the American Hiking Society, Families on Foot offers practical advice and engaging activities to make hiking even more fun for families. You'll find clever ideas and inspiration that apply to kids of all ages--from tackling diaper blowouts in the backcountry to using smartphone apps and GPS to engage...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Falcon 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.54 DAVKuskowski, Alex.
Summary: "Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 KUSChichester, Teddi Lynn
Summary: "An exploration of wildlife crossings projects around the world and the scientists, engineers, and everyday people behind them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.95 CHIKnapp, Andrew
Summary: In this follow-up to Let's Find Momo!, spend a day with Momo as he sets off on a nature adventure. From the mountains to the beach to camping under the stars, young readers will delight in finding Momo in unexpected and beautiful locations. Plus, Momo has an adorable new puppy friend: Boo!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quirk Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD KNAYurich, Ginny
Summary: A collection of outdoor activities designed for children to encourage exploration and interaction with nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Ginny Yurich] 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 YURTornio, Stacy
Summary: "Features forty-two scavenger hunts for children and families to participate in outdoors"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Falcon 2020
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Summary: "With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.78 STOCanterbury, Dave
Summary: Offers survival skills on using the surrounding wilderness as a useful resource, including how to manufacture needed tools, how to collect and cook food, and how to guard against the elements. --Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.6 CANGorton, Wendy
Summary: "This guide to hiking with children has been handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers looking for the best 50 trails in the area to hike with kids. 50 Hikes with Kids: Oregon and Washington not only offers detailed hiking information with maps and keys to difficulty, but also adds a layer of fun with plant, wildlife, and natural history to foster kids' genuine lifelong...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.51 GORHirschmann, Kris
Summary: It's time to rewild the child! This book of outdoor activities, crafts, nature information, and inspiration ties into the burgeoning interest in forest schools and rewilding the child, with the aim of reconnecting children to nature and the outdoors. The book is divided by season, providing a year-round resource for families. While all crafts and activities are designed to be carried out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Words & Pictures 2019
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Summary: Provides suggestions for different outdoor activities, including making a bird feeder, creating drawings using sidewalk chalk, and making a life-sized board game on the lawn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 OMOTaylor, Katie
Summary: 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 neighbourhood, or at your local park. Discover the magic of the outdoors and get hands-on with activities that are perfectly suited for young children, as you collect treasure on a nature walk, learn about different types of clouds,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 TAYYurich, Ginny
Summary: Did you know that the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organized by season to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 790.191 YURCanterbury, Dave
Summary: "For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild, and truly enjoy the experience. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide distills these teachings into the key takeaways campers and hikers need to know when they're out in the woods. How to start a fire. Where to build your shelter. What to put in your pack. Dave's advice is now right at your fingertips...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.69 CANOlsson, Helen
Summary: If you're like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on a picnic or play in your neighborhood park. This book will teach you to hike like a pro and have lots of fun while doing it. You'll learn all the skills needed, everything from choosing a trail to basic first-aid. This book includes tips for spotting wildlife, creating a nature journal, deciding what clothes to wear...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.51 OLSPuglisi, Stephanie
Summary: "With America's national parks seeing rejuvenated interest from campers, whether it's in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts, one question continues to float around camping communities more than any other: "Where should I camp next?" Camping and RV experts Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are here with the answers. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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Summary: Offers a guide to discovering nature in one's own backyard, and includes tips on identifying trees, flowers, mammals, rocks, and insects, and examining the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 DIAFieri, Jenny
Summary: "The Girl's Guide to Building a Fort shows girls and their grown-ups how to knock down the four walls holding them in and transform each day into a canvas for play and adventure. This illustrated, information-packed guide is for Hands-On Girls, girls who want to fix things, make things, and learn more about the world around them. The book contains two sticker pages and dozens of activities,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 790.194 FIEHengel, Katherine
Summary: Cool Maps & Geocaching makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Create your own secret cache or write in an adventure journal. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2016