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Adventurous Boy's Handbook
SKU
058936
ISBN
9781628737073
Grade 4-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Here is a guide to help boys everywhere enhance their time outdoors. This book is full of detailed explanations and instructions for various activities in the following categories: camping, hunting and fishing, hiking, water sports, winter activities, field science, survival, defensive fighting skills, classic baseball, and a few other things that boys should know (see images on our website for complete listings within these categories). Written in a style reminiscent of turn-of-the-century books, it is also full of black and white illustrations, conversion tables, supply lists, diagrams and charts. A great resource to help parents spend some time with their children! 196 pgs, pb. ~ Zach
Publisher's Description of Adventurous Boy's Handbook
Father and son duo Stephen and Finn Brennan know what is truly fun for boys of all ages, and The Adventurous Boy's Handbook is filled with ideas, explanations, and instructions for games, sports, and activities any boy would love. From star-gazing, baseball, and camping to using Morse code, learning basic survival skills, and paddling a canoe, this handbook is invaluable for any boy! Step-by-step instructions are provided for all types of activities, including: Pitching a tent, Building an ice-yacht, Shooting a bow and arrow, Fending off a hungry shark, Identifying constellations while on a camping trip, Learning sign language, Saving someone from drowning, And more! The Adventurous Boy's Handbook offers countless hours of entertainment for boys interested in orienteering, cowboying, sailing, and many more fun outdoor activities.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Grades: | 4-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781628737073 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.2 |
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