Books with author G. Carpenter

It's early morning, and you're in your blind waiting for ducks or geese to fly near. Soon, a small flock appears. You get ready to take your shot. Hunting waterfowl requires good eyesight and a steady hand. There's nothing like the rush of shooting your limit on a crisp, fall day. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best techniques connected to hunting ducks and geese. You'll discover: • What the difference is between puddle ducks and diving ducks. • How to attract migrating geese to a wetland or lake. • What gear you need to become an expert waterfowl hunter. • How hunting rules help preserve bird populations for all to enjoy. • How to prepare and cook your birds. Are you into sports? Then get into your favorite zone!

You've just flushed an upland bird. What do you do next? Hunting upland birds, such as pheasants, quail, and grouse, requires quick thinking and accurate shooting skill. These birds fly away at the smallest sound, so you need to be ready to take your shot. If you're prepared, you'll have a great time hunting in woodlands, fields, and thick brush for upland birds. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best techniques connected to upland bird hunting. You'll discover: • What the best dog breeds are to train as bird dogs. • What gear you need to become an expert upland bird hunter. • How conservation groups have helped increase and preserve upland bird populations. • How to prepare and cook your birds. Are you into sports? Then get into your favorite zone!

Pheasants are known for being cautious and sneaky. Learn what it takes to successfully harvest ring-necked pheasants with this title. This book includes sidebars, a photo diagram, an infographic, a map, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This is a story based off four real ferrets and the real house that they live in. Two of them are older and are sisters, two who are younger and two of the four cannot hear. They had a good life with their people who would often leave the home that they lived but they always came back. The four ferrets each knew their patterns and could always count on them to return at the right time. Yet, one day their people did not return when they should have. That was the day the house shook and the wind screamed. What was going on and where were their people?

Using a bow and arrow to hunt wild game adds numerous challenges that hunters must overcome to be successful. Learn what it takes to effectively bowhunt with this title. This book includes sidebars, a photo diagram, an infographic, a map, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Ordinary Beauty is the first published short story by 16 year-old author Cameron Carpenter. It is the heartfelt tale of a young man trying to find his place in life.The story follows Walter, an introverted, socially disconnected high school student. Walter spends his days bored and alone, until his fun-loving best friend Marv shows him that there is beauty to be found, even in everyday life.Author Carpenter conveys the feeling of being young and lost with such genuine emotion that readers will laugh and cry along with the characters.