Develop self-sufficiency skills and explore nature with the activities in this book. Topics covered include: tracking skills; wildlife spotting; foraging for wild food and cooking outdoors; how to light a fire safely (with adult supervision); stargazing, including star maps; outdoor games; nature chase; how to mimic birdsong; how to make whistles and peashooters from elder stems; and much more!

A beginner's guide to camping and hiking, including what gear to bring, how to keep safe, and how to have fun.

This book is for kids and families who value outdoor exploration and grandparents who long for their grandchildren to enjoy the same unfettered time in nature that they did. Although not primarily about mud, these activities encourage all hands to get dirty as children explore the world around them. This delightful book features a wide range of hands-on activities for kids, including: mud pies, mud monsters, mud paintings, and magic mud, stick forts,...

This book explains both the mechanics of fishing itself, and how to plan a fishing trip of your own.

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.

"Have you ever wanted to track an animal in the woods? Or learn to make camouflage clothing? With the right equipment and skills, anyone can become a successful animal tracker."--

"Engaging images accompany information about camping. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

This book examines the resources required for using falconry in hunting wild game as well as how falconers must attend to a falcon's needs, how to hunt, and the sport's regulations and responsibilities.

Presents a basic guide to fly fishing, describing essential equipment, different techniques of fishing, the use of artificial flies, and the places in rivers and streams where fish can be found. --Publisher.

"Obeying the rules and regulations while hunting keeps you on good terms with the local Game Warden as well as protecting you in a wilderness environment. In Hunting Safety, Licensing, and Rules you can continue your education by learning the rules of tags, permits, and the Hunters Education Certificate. Discover the importance of the 'Unspoken Rules' before you go tracking and hunting, as well as the 'Hunter's Code of Honor' that all true sports...