Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Woodsong Woodsong Gary Paulsen For a rugged outdoor man and his family, life in northern Minnesota is a wild experience involving wolves, deer, and the sled dogs that make their way of life possible. Includes an account of the au… OL14850222W
Survivors Survivors Jim Pipe "Highlights some extreme survival stories of adventurers who met with disaster, from being adrift on the ocean to getting lost in the Sahara Dessert"--Provided by publisher. OL15916831W
Going to a park Going to a park Rebecca Rissman Introduces different types of parks and explores what can be found there, including animals, gardens, and sculptures. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior. OL15933789W
Can you survive the jungle? Can you survive the jungle? Matt Doeden "Describes the fight for survival in the jungle"--Provided by publisher. OL16239240W
Escape Escape Margaret Hynes The world is a complicated place, brimming with adventure (and unexpected danger) around every corner--it's important to be prepared. This handy pocket-sized survival guide covers just about everythi… OL17895634W
Picnic Picnic Meredith Dunham Illustrations of various items present at a picnic are accompanied by the appropriate descriptive words in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. OL18331670W
Get outside guide Get outside guide Nancy Honovich "You'll explore the exciting wonders of the great outdoors in this fun and action-packed book! Get Outside Guide is filled with fascinating facts and cool ideas for adventures in forests and fields,… OL19710089W
Wild adventures Wild adventures Mick Manning 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 l… OL20002131W
Every falling star Every falling star Sungju Lee Every Falling Star, the first book to portray contemporary North Korea to a young audience, is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who is forced at age twelve to live on the streets… OL20042180W
Wait Till It Gets Dark Wait Till It Gets Dark George Steele,Anita Sanchez 60 pages : 20 cm OL20200834W
Survival! Desert Survival! Desert William B. Rice You are lost in the desert and low on water. The temperature is rising and no one else is around. What do you do? How do you survive? Read this book to discover the skills you will need to survive in… OL20911493W
Field & Stream's guide to outdoor survival Field & Stream's guide to outdoor survival T. Edward Nickens Features practical advice to apply in survival situations, covering how to start a fire in the rain and snow, cross a raging river in a makeshift raft, identify edible insects, and handle a bear enco… OL22930541W
Diary of a dog walker Diary of a dog walker Angela Royston Written in the form of a diary, this book introduces the typical week in the life of a dog walker while also discussing the nature of the job and the key skills needed. Includes suggestions for how r… OL24260604W
Struggle For Survival Struggle For Survival William B. Rice When a catastrophic event happens, will you have what it takes to build shelter in order to protect yourself from extreme temperatures? This nonfiction reader examines some of the methods to prevent … OL26144794W
Earth-friendly outdoor fun Earth-friendly outdoor fun George Pfiffner Includes step-by-step instructions on how to convert materials such as scrap cardboard and plastic bottles into items for outdoor fun and use. OL2985979W
The boy's book of Indian skills The boy's book of Indian skills Allan MacFarlan A handbook on woodlore, hiking, tracking, camping, and other Indian skills. Also provides instructions for making costumes and other tribal implements. OL5366593W