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Publisher
Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xiii, 205 pages)
Language
English
Description
"A collection of some of the world's greatest adventures Anyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation. The stories in this book, be they fact or fiction, represent some of the most gripping and illuminating writing ever penned on the subject of adventure from across the globe. From straightforward...
Author
Series
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxiii, 343 pages : color illustrations, color maps)
Language
English
Description
"Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plus complete listings...
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Series
Language
English
Description
An updated guide to the latest advances in GPS technology, devices, and applications provides step-by-step instructions on how GPS works, selecting and using GPS receivers, turning cell phones and PDAs into a GPS receiver, using digital maps, the game of geocaching, and other essential topics.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
"Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options"--Provided by publisher.
12) Nature calls
Author
Series
Finley Flowers volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Finley and her friends are all heading to overnight camp, and Finley plans to prove to herself and her older brother that she is tough enough to get back to nature-- but unfortunately her bunk mate is fussy Olivia.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Family camping and RV experts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi make it easy for you to plan the perfect family-friendly, budget-conscious summer road trip. Whether you're a fan of rustic national parks or luxury glamping resorts, the in-depth profiles of more than 300 amazing outdoor accommodation destinations will help you find the best places to park your RV, pitch your tent, or kick back in your yurt, treehouse, or cabin. Whether you're planning a...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Description
Cool Maps & Geocaching makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Create your own secret cache or write in an adventure journal. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids!
15) Only a Monster
Author
Series
Only a monster volume 1
Publisher
MONTENA
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
dición en español
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Vanessa Len debuta con Only a monster, una maravillosa novela young adult con toques de fantasía oscura, amor y rencillas familiares.
Nunca lo olvides: nadie puede saber lo que eres, lo que somos. No hables sobre nosotros... ¡No hables sobre los monstruos!
Joan ha descubierto una terrible verdad: tanto ella como su familia son monstruos con poderes extraordinarios.
Por si esto fuese poco, su compañero de trabajo no es un chico cualquiera, sino...
Author
Publisher
Duke Classics
Language
English
Description
In 1856 the Reverend Edmund Donald Carr was overtaken by a blizzard on his way to an evening service. He battled the elements for 22 hours with nothing by his bible and his dead horse, whose body sheltered him while he slept. Snow blind and half dead, Carr survived and wrote his experience in a first person narrative, A Night in the Snow.
Author
Language
English
Description
"When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no--but when we do engage all our senses, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature's signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you. What can...
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Language
English
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Description
Santa Barbara is a captivating, inviting community that is located in a natural, beautiful setting along California's Pacific coast. The city is located 90 miles north of Los Angeles and 100-miles south of San Luis Obispo The temperate climate and refreshing ocean breezes, very similar to the Mediterranean, have distinguished this area as, "the jewel of the American Riviera." The landscape includes mountainous terrain, preserved forests and wilderness...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Another such wave could easily be the end of us. I had to do something, fix something, save the boat, save myself.
But what?
Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned him—good, bad, and beloved—and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures...
But what?
Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned him—good, bad, and beloved—and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures...
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