An interactive guide for young explorers that imparts essential outdoor skills, safety tips, and exciting challenges, ensuring a memorable hiking experience.
Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers is the ultimate guide for young adventurers, designed to transform every hike into an exciting journey of discovery. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque countryside, this book takes kids on an interactive learning adventure. In nine comprehensive chapters, it covers essential adventure skills, from choosing the right gear to mastering map reading and efficient packing. The narrative unfolds through engaging characters who lead young readers through challenges, providing practical insights into handling outdoor escapades with confidence. Simple first aid tips, nature-savvy problem-solving, and hands-on activities make this guide an indispensable companion for anyone gearing up for a one-day hiking trip.
Ideal for ages 6-9, Hiking 101 is not just a book--it's an invitation to unlock the spirit of exploration within young minds. Packed with adventure essentials, interactive challenges, and useful information like a packing list, it ensures that kids are well-prepared for their outdoor endeavors. Crafted with round corners and a compact size, it snugly fits into backpacks, making it the ideal companion for young adventurers on the go. Whether a beginner or an aspiring young explorer, this guide encourages a deep connection with nature, fostering skills that go beyond the trails. The perfect blend of education and adventure, Hiking 101 promises to instill a love for the great outdoors, making it a must-have addition to every young adventurer's library.
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medal Winner
In this exciting introduction to freshwater fishing, fishing expert Dan Armitage teaches kids about the best bait and tackle, how to rig a rod, cast a line, and reel in their first fish. Grab a fishing rod and head out to a nearby stream or lake for a fishing adventure! In this skills-based book, kids ages 6 and up go on a fishing trip, led by author and fishing guide Dan Armitage of the Kids' Fishing Fun Program, and learn essential techniques, facts, and tips to learn how to fish and catch a big one! Step-by-step color photography shows everything kids need, the best beginner bait and tackle, key fishing skills such as rigging, casting, and reeling in fish, and tips on where to fish for crappies, bass, catfish, perch, trout, and more. Kids record fishing adventures in the log at the back of the book. The skills teach fun fishing know-how, connect kids to nature, and foster independence and self-reliance.Join the adventure with Terra Babies On the Go: My First Book of Camping, the perfect board book for little explorers aged 0 to 4.
Get ready for a cozy camping experience filled with gooey s'mores, fishing in a river, and the warmth of a crackling campfire. Toddlers and preschoolers will embark on a camping journey like no other. Follow along as they discover the joy of wandering in the woods, making shadow puppets, and gathering around the campfire to share spooky stories, and sleeping in a tent. With its sturdy pages and built-in handle for easy carrying, as well as vibrant illustrations, Terra Babies On the Go: My First Book of Camping will captivate young readers at every turn. The magic of the great outdoors is brought to life in the pages, encouraging little ones to explore and embrace the wonders of nature.
An Earth-Friendly Collection: All books in the Terra Babies On the Go series are made with environmentally friendly FSC materials and soy-based, nontoxic inks. All books are 100% recyclable.
Also available: Terra Babies On the Go: My First Book of Hiking
Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ANIMAL WATCHING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and animal lovers.
Make every day an adventure with the included:Are you ready for anything? Join Lonely Planet Kids to learn practical skills for intense situations. This handy little guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts, and even in the city.
Filled with useful lists and sound advice to prepare kids for any adventure. From gathering supplies and learning how to read a map, to how to escape quicksand and how to (not!) interact with wildlife. Kids' Survival Guide is the perfect companion for any adventurer setting out on their next quest!
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Discover the wonders of nature with My 1st Book of Camping, the perfect adventure companion for kids aged 5 to 8! Dive into the world of outdoor exploration, as this engaging children's non-fiction book takes your young ones on a captivating camping journey.
From setting up cozy tents to roasting marshmallows by the campfire, this educational book introduces essential camping skills in a fun and exciting way. Young readers will learn about wildlife, campsite safety, and the joy of sleeping under the stars.
With vivid illustrations and interactive storytelling, this book kindles a lifelong love for nature while providing practical knowledge. Whether preparing for a real camping trip or igniting their imagination from the comfort of home, My 1st Book of Camping promises to inspire, educate, and create cherished memories.
Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80 ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in-the-tent or on-the-road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as well tips for exploring nature in and around the campground. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions, there are games to entertain the whole family, stuff that's just for kids, things to do outside, and ideas for cold and rainy days.
Written by Laura Baker and accompanied by fun illustrations by Sean Sims, this book can be used wherever and whenever your family goes camping. All you need is your imagination and things that can be found around the campsite (or basic craft items like paper, pens and glue).
InsideCreate Your Own Camping Activities:
- Basic guide to camping - from what equipment you'll need to pack, to setting up your tent and exploring the area around you.
- Camping games and activities - Make your own camp-ground treasure hunt, campground obstacle course, lawn games, sleeping bag races.
- Camping crafts - Create a nature collage, make camping hats with leaves and twigs, nature paintings, stick mazes.
- Exploring the great outdoors - Tree climbing, create your own nature journal, nature scavenger hunt, make nature rubbings, using field guides to find rocks, plants and animals, listening out for creatures at night.
- Camping survival skills - Building your own shelter, going fishing, foraging for food, orienteering (reading a map and a compass), building your own campfire or pizza box solar oven (fully supervised!), morse-code messages.
- Around the campfire - Camp-style cooking (toasting marshmallows, making s'mores), campfire games, stargazing, campfire songs and stories.
About Lonely Planet Kids:
Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: HIKING AND CAMPING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and nature lovers.
Make every day an adventure with the included:100 Forest School Activities is a bumper book that teaches kids how to thrive outside, through outdoor crafts, bushcraft skills and nature-based play.
This lively collection of outdoor activities is an essential guide for connecting with the natural world, whatever the weather. Packed with ideas for elementary schoolers to teens, there are projects for rainy days, imaginative outdoor games, bushcraft basics, gloriously messy crafts and activities to increase children's awareness of nature. Forest School encourages children to get up close to nature in a fun yet informative way. Through controlled risk taking in a natural environment, it improves children's confidence and self-esteem while boosting their social skills and resilience. It's also the perfect antidote to too much screen time and classroom-induced fatigue.
Activities include: things to do on a rainy day, outdoor play, bushcraft skills, nature-based crafts, and pastimes that increase awareness of the natural world.
Embark on a wild adventure with a nature survival guide, blending humor, safety, and wildlife encounters for young readers, fostering respect for nature and outdoor confidence.
Venture into the wild with What To Do If You Meet a Bear? A Nature Survival Guide, a thrilling non-fiction adventure for kids aged 6-9. As young explorers set off into nature, they encounter the excitement of the woods, desert, and jungle. But what if they get lost or come face-to-face with wild animals like bears, boars, or crocodiles? With humor and expert advice, the book guides children on how to keep a cool head, offering useful rules and tips for surviving and respecting nature. Covering scenarios from meeting a wild boar to navigating the sea, the book combines playful guidance with educational content, ensuring a delightful and insightful journey for young readers.
In this entertaining and educational survival guide, kids learn safety, respect, and confident outdoor exploration. With relatable scenarios, respectful etiquette, and amusing strategies for various encounters, the book transforms learning into laughter. Perfect for young adventurers preparing for a trip or nature enthusiasts, the book empowers children to appreciate the beauty of the natural world while minimizing risks. What To Do If You Meet a Bear? is not just a guide; it's a companion for curious minds, fostering confidence and respect for nature through an engaging blend of humor and valuable knowledge. For families seeking an entertaining and educational resource for outdoor excursions, this book is a must-have for fostering confident young explorers.
Embark on a thrilling journey through the great outdoors with Terra Babies On the Go: My First Book of Hiking, the ultimate board book for little adventurers aged 0 to 4.
Packed with excitement and discovery, this board book with a built-in handle invites toddlers and preschoolers to discover the wonders of hiking in nature. Follow along as we lace up our sturdy hiking boots, strap on our backpacks, and set off on a trailblazing expedition. Through lush evergreen forests, majestic mountain peaks, and babbling waterfalls, young readers will delight in the beauty of the natural world. And keep an eye out for wildlife that you might encounter on the trail--a curious marmot, a graceful deer, or even a nimble mountain goat! Each page bursts with vibrant illustrations, capturing the awe-inspiring sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Also included is a recipe for delicious trail mix, perfect for keeping little hikers energized and ready for whatever surprises nature has in store.
An Earth-Friendly Collection: All books in the Terra Babies On the Go series are made with environmentally friendly FSC materials and soy-based, nontoxic inks. All books are 100% recyclable.
Also available: Terra Babies On the Go: My First Book of Camping
The book is packed with kid-friendly tips and tricks for catch-and-release freshwater fishing and helps readers--whether in the country or the city--to think like a fish as they learn the watercraft of reading a river, pond, or canal; how to find the best spots to fish; and how to cast for the catch of their dreams.
This book is the perfect guide to fishing and is sure to instill a love of angling among readers aged seven and up.
Angling legend Jeremy Wade of the series River Monsters, Mighty Rivers, and Dark Waters provides the foreword.
Skills for kids to thrive and survive in the wilderness and beyond!
Empower children with the skills they need to fully embrace the outdoors. Life is an adventure, especially for kids who love being outside. Yet, the wilderness presents both excitement and challenges. By developing essential skills, children can safely enjoy the thrill of adventure, ensuring they have the time of their lives.
Inside, young explorers will discover how to:
✓ Play It Safe: Avoid danger through planning, preparation, and making wise decisions.
✓ Build Shelters: Enjoy learning to build shelters that will keep you safe against the elements.
✓ Find Water: Learn where to find safe drinking water.
✓ Forage for Food: Discover how to safely find food in the wilderness.
✓ Fire-Building: Master the art of fire-building to stay warm and cook food.
✓ Navigation: Discover the ancient art of navigating with nature.
✓ And MUCH MORE!
Why Choose This Book?
✓ Empowerment: Equips kids with the skills to safely face any challenge.
✓ Confidence: Builds confidence through knowledge and practical skills.
✓ Adventure-Ready: Prepares your child for unforgettable outdoor adventures.
This guide isn't just about survival; it's a comprehensive toolkit for young adventurers to safely navigate the wilderness. It emphasizes the importance of practicing skills before they're needed, ensuring kids are prepared and confident in any situation. Encourage friends and family to join in learning from this book, making skill mastery a fun and collective effort. This way, when adventure calls, your child will be ready to face it with calmness and expertise, turning every outdoor experience into an empowering journey of growth and discovery.
Launch into a world of outdoor skills and excitement.
This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip readers with knotting skills to last a lifetime.
This full-color guide is packed with over 45 knot projects, accompanied by clear step-by-step illustrations. From the clove hitch to the Albright knot, readers will learn an array of loops, hitches and binding knots as well as variations of the most famous examples. Each project includes practical uses for these knots - such as making a swing seat, a washing line, a dog lead or an arm sling - so that you can introduce them into everyday life. Features:OUTDOOR SCHOOL ESSENTIALS: SURVIVAL SKILLS is your must-have companion to the wild! These pocket-sized books from Odd Dot have quick references for what you need to know while on your next outdoor adventure.
Flip through for simple diagrams and full-color illustrations on pitching tents, making a fire, first-aid, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, and more. Made of durable Tyvek material, these books are meant to last through any adventure! Waterproof and tear-proof makes these the perfect pocket-sized trove of information for kids to take outside. They're also 100% washable and 100% fun! Easy to digest at a glance, these travel-friendly books are made even more beautiful with full-color, vintage-inspired art and highly visual diagrams.