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"With delightful illustrations, interactive elements, and Annie F. Downs as their guide, children will see how fun can be had in every place, at any time. A great way to create special reading time with children, with plenty of opportunities for early readers to practice key sight words"--
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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.
43) Go paddling!
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"What's better than a day out on the lake? Grab a paddle, your life jacket and your favorite kayak or canoe. Then, follow along with Rory Racoon as you learn all about padding in the great outdoors"--
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People travel far and wide looking for adventures in nature. There are many incredible outdoor expeditions, from climbing dangerous mountains to camping in the treetops. Outdoor Expedition Bucket List examines amazing outdoor adventures around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
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People race down snowy hills on sleds. Friends pack snow into snow people or snowballs. From skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling, science explains how it all works. The Science of Snow Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular winter activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
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"Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice...
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"Crowds gather in wave pools to swim and bodyboard. Friends race down water slides. From lazy rivers to surfing simulators, science explains how it all works. The Science of Water Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular water park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
49) Winter weather
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"When temperatures turn cold, what does the world outside of your window look like? Is there snow falling from the sky or bitter winds that make you shiver and shake? Explore all kinds of winter weather through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!"--
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"A disc seems to float as it spins through the air. Trampolines let people leap to thrilling heights. From playing catch to playing with hula hoops, bubbles, and jump ropes, science explains how it all works. The Science of Backyard Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular yard games and toys. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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"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?"--
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A visually stunning book of outdoor activities and crafts that ties into the burgeoning interest in forest schools and rewilding the child, with the aim of reconnecting children to nature and the outdoors. Focusing on spring, this beautifully illustrated and informative book provides a resource of inspiration for families, designed to spark children's imagination. While all crafts and activities are designed to be carried out outside, these are interspersed...
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A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle, interactive guide to the benefits that being outdoors can have on our mental health, featuring a fun and simple, science-based activities and exercises.
"With over 25 mindful activities, make the most of all the good that nature does for you. Discover five "key ingredients" that science says can make you happier, healthier, and more energized. From soaking up sunshine and exploring through sound, to splashing...
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"Turn the clock back to a simpler time. Cold lemonade in summer, evenings by a campfire, a warm blanket in winter. Fully-illustrated chapters feature the history and story behind more than thirty skills, including: How to skip stones, how to wrap a package with brown paper and string, and how to grow your own tomatoes"--Publisher's description.
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A boat speeds riders in innertubes across the water's surface. Surfers catch a wave and ride it as long as they can. From building sandcastles to swimming and windsurfing, science explains how it all works. The Science of Beach Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular beach and water activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
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"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, projects, and games--many of which can be done in 30 minutes...
58) Aikido
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Aikido is often translated as the way of harmonious spirit. Readers will learn to defend themselves but also to not cause injury to their attacker. Colorful photographs and step-by-step diagrams help readers gain a base knowledge of this form of Japanese martial arts.
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Dazzle your friends with the old exploding volcano trick, then slyly ease an egg into a bottle. Or you can really get cooking by slipping fortunes into a batch of cookies and folding them like a pro. From taking funny fake photos to breeding butterflies, from running a ninja obstacle course to reading minds to, yes, whipping up some edible fake barf, here is the source for learning how to do absolutely everything. With minimal text and maximal humor,...
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"UNBORED Games has all the smarts, creativity, and DIY spirit of the original UNBORED ("It's a book! It's a guide! It's a way of life!" --Los Angeles Magazine), but with a laser-like focus on the activities we do for pure fun: to while away a rainy day, to test our skills and stretch our imaginations--games. There are more than seventy games here, 50 of them all new, plus many more recommendations, and they cover the full gambit, from old-fashioned...
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