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The bushcraft essentials field guide : the basics you need to pack, know, and do to survive in the wild

The bushcraft essentials field guide : the basics you need to pack, know, and do to survive in the wild

Canterbury, Dave, author
2022

"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 in the most accessible Bushcraft title to date. You can quickly flip and find answers to pressing questions about wilderness survival. From first aid to navigation to setting up camp, it's all provided in this small, portable book that's perfect whether you're on a day-hike, overnight, or multi-day trek. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide is what you need to know when you need to know it and exactly what you need for your next outdoor adventure."-- Publisher marketing.

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Camping activity book for families : the kid-tested guide to fun in the outdoors

Camping activity book for families : the kid-tested guide to fun in the outdoors

Hamilton, Linda Parker, author
2023

"Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders of the outdoors. Whether it's creating pinecone art and giant nests or going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the night sky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets the whole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with age-specific recommendations, activity suggestions for parents, family conversation starter sidebars, and kids-only tips, this book has fun activities for every minute and every age group"-- Provided by publisher.

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The Canadian kids' guide to outdoor fun

The Canadian kids' guide to outdoor fun

Becker, Helaine, author
2019

This comprehensive compendium of fun activities and games will help kids stay active and enjoy all that the outdoors have to offer. It is full of handy how-tos for fun things to make and do for every kind of kid. Whether at the local park or on a camping trip, around the town or in the country, or even inside on a rainy day, kids won't need a lot of special materials or too much planning to be able to enjoy these engaging activities.

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Fat girls hiking : an inclusive guide to getting outdoors at any size or ability

Fat girls hiking : an inclusive guide to getting outdoors at any size or ability

Michaud-Skog, Summer, author
2022

In the tradition of Workman's Every Body Yoga, we're bringing a proud, plus-sized, body-positive attitude to the world of hiking and outdoor recreation. Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with heartfelt 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 an important voice to the conversation about diversity in the outdoors, raising visibility of hikers who have too long been marginalized. As the Fat Girls Hiking motto goes, "Trails Not Scales!"

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Maker comics. Survive in the outdoors!

Maker comics. Survive in the outdoors!

Lawrence, Mike (Comic book artist), author, illustrator.
2021

In this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY graphic novel series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for seven projects that will help you survive in the wild! Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, and its dangers -- from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only how to perform forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!

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Where the deer and the antelope play : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside

Where the deer and the antelope play : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside

Offerman, Nick, 1970- author
2021

With wit, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, the actor, writer and woodworker takes a literary journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and landscape that have made it great.

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