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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
348 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A full-throttle, first-person account of the treasure hunt set in motion by Forest Fenn--an eccentric art dealer and, some would say, robber baron--in 2010 that lasted a full decade and became the stuff of contemporary legend. When Forest Fenn was told he was going to die, he hid a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness and published a poem that contained a series of clues about the treasure's secret location. But he didn't die, and he wouldn't...
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xxiv, 243 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones' time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa"--
45) Off to the beach
Author
Publisher
Child's Play (International) Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
10 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
46) Fieldbook
Publisher
Boy Scouts of America
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 614 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Boy Scouts of America's manual of advanced skills for outdoor travel, adventure, and caring for the land.
Author
Publisher
Watkins, an imprint of Watkins Media Limited
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"The rise of the Forest School movement in recent years is part of a groundswell of concern about the wellbeing of our children, with many media scare stories about child obesity, 'nature deficit disorder' (as described in Last Child in the Woods) and lack of exposure to risk. This woodland adventure book brings the activities and 'learning through nature' ethos of Forest School to the parents of nursery and primary school-age children. It's packed...
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why close to 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now, to honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary celebration of our national parks, what they mean to us, and what we...
Author
Publisher
Down East Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Treasure hunting is a fun family activity that encourages kids to get outside and discover the world around them. With this book young explorers can learn about geocaching, how to pan for gold, use metal detectors to find buried treasure, and search for arrowheads and gemstones. Wonderful bits of pirate lore, rock and mineral facts, and some fun pirate and treasure-hunting craft activities are also included.
51) Outside magazine
Publisher
Mariah Media, Inc
Pub. Date
1975
Physical Desc
v. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
52) Wild + free nature: 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Wild and Free Nature is a beautiful, four-color resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. Being out in nature has a number of benefits: studies show that children are more likely...
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
After his snowmobile breaks down halfway across the sea ice on a trip back from a fishing camp, Serapio Ittusardjuat recounts the traditional skills and knowledge he leaned on to stay alive. This harrowing first-person account of four nights spent on the open sea ice—with few supplies and no water—shows young readers the determination and strength necessary to survive in the harsh Arctic climate, even when the worst occurs.
55) Let's go camping
Author
Series
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A board book for preschoolers about the fun of camping, including details about equipment, clothing, and activities"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The stories of two dozen fascinating female explorers, from a wide range of eras, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds, are profiled in this entertaining and educational resource. Each of the women profiled overcame many obstacles to satisfy her curiosity and passions, including Eleanor Creesy, who was a ship's navigator in the 1800s; Kate Jackson, an insatiable investigator of venomous snakes whose work has led her to remote Africa and Latin...
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