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Wilderness Adventure Camp
SKU
017284
ISBN
9781635861525
Grade 5-12
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
This awesome guidebook, by Frank Grindrod, is filled with camping tips and survival skills for kids who love spending time outdoors! Although aimed towards children, the information in this book would be helpful for people of any age to learn about wilderness essentials. Some of the topics covered are as follows: preparing for your trip, navigation, using a knife, building a fire, tying knots, setting up camp, getting food, and more! Included are illustrated instructions on how to successfully execute the concepts taught in this book. The demonstration pictures are represented by children, making this book look more relatable to them as they read. Learn how to build a warm shelter with only sticks and debris, learn how to carve a stick that can hold pots above the fire, and even learn how to use the bathroom out in the woods with this well-thought-out guide. The cover is made from a durable material so it can be brought outdoors and packed away in wilderness bags. If you regularly go hiking and/or camping, you may want to add this to your wish list. 159 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Publisher's Description of Wilderness Adventure Camp
Whether in the rugged backcountry or a suburban backyard, kids can experience the sense of personal independence and self-confidence that come from outdoor proficiency, while also developing a deeper connection to and understanding of the natural world. With this skills-based book, kids learn essential safety and survival tips and bushcraft that they need to have a safe wilderness experience. Led by outdoor leader Frank Grindrod of Earthwork Programs, every turn of the page takes kids on another stage of the journey. They learn how to pack for the outdoors, navigate using a map and a compass, choose and set up a campsite, handle and use a knife properly, build a fire, tie different types of knots, make a lean-to out of sticks and leaves, and cook over an open fire. This guide teaches more than just outdoor know-how; it fosters appreciation for the natural world and pride in knowing how to use its resources as a tool for survival and adventure.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Storey Books |
| Grades: | 5-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781635861525 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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