This is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guidebook for nature lovers who want to explore the wild and natural areas of southern Indiana by trail, water, or road. Featuring 95 beautiful co
This masterful cycle of nature poems was born in the wild backcountry along the Oregon-California border. On these rugged ridges and canyons, the sagebrush and junipers of the Great Basin mingle with
If you're like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on picnics or hike a nature trail. You don't want to go home at the end of the day. You want to stay out in the woods, mount
The fifth book in the best-selling Backpack Explorer series sends kids outdoors to discover the wonders of trees. Whether on a nature trail, in a city park, or right in the backyard, junior naturalist
In Embedded: Hot on the trail of a revelation that could explode the rift between the pro-registration and anti-registration heroes and forever change the nature of the Registration Act, the Daily Bu
When a fire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group trapped by the flames must find another way out-or die-in Playing with Fire, an unrelenting teen-vs-nature YA thriller by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.Natalia is not the kind of girl who takes risks. Six years ago, she barely survived the house fire that killed her baby brother. Now she is cautious and always plays it safe. For months, her co-worker Wyatt has begged her to come hiking with him, and Natalia finally agrees. But when a wildfire breaks out, blocking the trail back, a perfect sunny day quickly morphs into a nightmare. With no cell service, few supplies, and no clear way out of the burning forest, a group of strangers will have to become allies if they're going to survive. Hiking in the dark, they must deal with injuries, wild animals and even a criminal on the lam-before the fire catches them. Christy Ottaviano Books
From that gallery in River North you haven’t visited yet to the lakeside weekend you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago.Cool things to do in and around the city: Wander over to the zodiac sculptures in Chinatown Square, or soak up some music and history at the Black Ensemble Theater. Try out surfing at Montrose Beach, rent a kayak on the Chicago River, or hike the elevated 606 trail. Browse for your next read at an independent bookstore, explore the street art in Pilsen, or admire the architecture on a stroll through the Beverly neighborhood. Catch a classic live blues show, sample Senegalese comfort food, or savor some Southside barbecue on a SundayDay trips and weekend getaways: Cycle through the Morton Arboretum, connect with nature in Door County, dive into history in Galena, or unwind for a couple days at the perfect lakeside cabinExperiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids
For adventure-loving cyclists as well as anyone who has ever daydreamed of pedaling the open road or trail . . . Imagine a bike trip through California wine country, a nature tour of Vermont in autum
A lively and lyrical account of one woman’s unlikely apprenticeship on a national-park trail crew and what she discovers about nature, gender, and the value of hard work Christine Byl first encountere
In this third person narrative Hank hikes on a nature trail with his class. The bright illustrations and easy-to-comprehend text will help readers follow along as the members of the class take note of
Lovers of all nature, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson are particularly fascinated with waterfalls. This new edition contains dozens of new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates to exis
The latest entry into the bestselling 50 Hikes with Kids series highlights the most kid-friendly trails in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. It offers all the basics―maps, length of hike, things to see along the trail―plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region’s flora, fauna, and geology.Spark a love of nature!Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. These hikes are perfect for little legs―they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.
Lets you join Angry Birds and their piggy pals in a nature trail maze, construction sticker scene, birdie sudoku and more! This title allows you to use the stickers to complete the puzzles and get rea
Dr KittyCat is always ready with her furry first aid! Ginger the kitten has joined Mrs Hazelnut's nature trail. But when she lets out a squeal and clamps her paw to her nose, Peanut the mouse races to
Edie is a funny, well-intentioned force of nature who leaves a trail of damage wherever she goes. Olivia meets Fancy Nancy.Edie is EVER so helpful. In fact, helping is one of the things she's best at!
Explore like a scientist with this illustrated camping guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Camping is the perfect time to learn about the world around you. Adventure through nature like a real scientist with Camping Anatomy Activities for Kids. It's full of super-fun activities and lessons that show you how to build a working campsite, stay safe on the trail, and much more! You'll learn new camping skills and keep track of everything you discover as you become an outdoor lover for life. Go beyond other camping books for kids and: Experience the wilderness--20 unique lessons teach you how to ask questions about the natural world, imagine solutions to potential problems, and test ideas to prepare for a successful camping trip.Try awesome activities--Get your campsite up and running with activities like pitching a tent, reading the stars, and drawing a map.Start a camping journal--Use your own blank journal to answer writing prompts that help you record your ideas and observations.Become an exper
Anyone wanting to understand how Giant City State Park in rural Makanda earned its name need only hike on the Giant City Nature Trail. Here they walk through the park's namesake rock formations, carve
Stephanie Plum returns to hunt down a new kind of criminal operating out of Trenton in the 28th book in the wildly popular series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. When Stephanie Plum is woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of footsteps in her apartment, she wishes she didn't keep her gun in the cookie jar in her kitchen. And when she finds out the intruder is fellow apprehension agent Diesel, six feet of hard muscle and bad attitude who she hasn't seen in more than two years, she still thinks the gun might come in handy. Turns out Diesel and Stephanie are on the trail of the same fugitive: Oswald Wednesday, an international computer hacker as brilliant as he is ruthless. Stephanie may not be the most technologically savvy sleuth, but she more than makes up for that with her dogged determination, her understanding of human nature, and her willingness to do just about anything to bring a fugitive to justice. Unsure if Diesel is her partner or her comp
