Books in Outdoor Adventures series

Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics introduce the sport of boating. Topics include boating activities, types of boats, safety, rules, and etiquette. Basic boat parts are discussed, and a two-page graphic feature presents different types of boat hulls. Motorboats, jet boats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats are described, as well as the history of sailing and the America's Cup. Safety topics include boat capacity, personal flotation devices, first aid, sunscreen, and boat lights. Communication methods such as VHF radios, boat horns, buoys, and lighthouses are also discussed. In addition, measuring wind speed and direction is described, as well as boat maintenance and various types of anchors. Informative sidebars, helpful tips, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements to give readers a basic understanding of boating.

Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics introduce the sport of hiking. Topics include hiking locations, equipment, rules, and safety. Readers will learn about hiking in national and state parks, as well as items to bring on a hike and how to hike with minimal impact on the environment. Hiking boots, hiking sticks, and internal and external backpacks are discussed in detail. A kid-friendly recipe teaches readers how to make trail mix, and easy-to-follow directions teach them how to dry their own fruits. In addition, readers will learn how to purify water. Hiking etiquette and environmental conservation is also addressed, as well as safety and first aid. Exciting, enlarged photos of plants and animals show readers what to watch for during a hike. Informative sidebars, helpful tips, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements to give readers a basic understanding of hiking.

Binoculars, camera, action! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks for wildlife spotting and nature photography, including recognizing animal signs, essential gear, and wildlife dos and don'ts. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

Which part of the brain is in charge of creativity? What is the smallest human muscle? Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. After reading about everything from the digestive tract to the cornea, kids can assemble their own plastic skeleton and view the systems of the body in a layered cardstock model. With 20 fact cards, 2 sticker sheets, and a double-sided poster, this interactive kit is a perfect primer for learning about how the human body works.