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Outdoor Adventures for Kids
Whether you want to read about the great outdoors or go outside and get your hands dirty, these books will get you started.
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Hack Your Backyard: Discover a World of Outside Fun with Science Buddies
2019 by Ahrens, NikiGet this itemThis interesting book shows us that science is all around us. Filled with experiments you can do outdoors--even in your own backyard.
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Great Things to Do Outside: 365 Awesome Outdoor Activities
2014 by Ambrose, JamieGet this itemEnough outdoor activities to fill an entire year--what could be better?
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Mapping Sam
2018 by Hesselberth, JoyceGet this itemSam the cat explores her neighborhood at night while her human family is asleep. What a fun adventure to learn about maps.
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Barcelona City Trails
2018 by Butterfield, MoiraGet this itemThese Lonely Planet Kids travel guides are family favorites for both armchair and actual travel. Fascinating facts and bright, colorful pictures invite you to join the fun of learning about cities in the United States and around the world.
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Outdoor Photography
2019 by Hamilton, JohnGet this itemThis is a helpful how-to book for taking great pictures while you're out in nature.
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Dig In! 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps
2018 by Cornell, Kari A.Get this itemYou won't believe the delicious fruits and vegetables you can grow from your own kitchen scraps!
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Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Kindness
2020 by Dean, KimGet this itemThere are many words to choose from when writing a kind message in sidewalk chalk, and lots of languages to write them in. If you're looking for inspiration, this one is highly recommended by librarians and cool cats!
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Cool Birds & Bugs: Great Things to Do in the Great Outdoors
2016 by Hengel, KatherineGet this itemLearn to make nests, jars, and many more cool things to attract your favorite birds and bugs!
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Hike It Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures With Babies and Toddlers
2018 by Hodges, ShantiGet this itemSourced from real families, this book rates the safety and accessibility of 100 great trips perfect for families with children age 5 and under.
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Wilderness Survival: Basic Safety for Outdoor Adventures
2020 by Hoena, B. A.Get this itemComplete with excellent tips and photos, this book gives you all the tools you need to experience the outdoors to their fullest.
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Her Epic Adventure: 25 Daring Women Who Inspire a Life Less Ordinary
2021 by Johnston, Julia De Laurentiis/ Perera, Salini (ILT)Get this itemStuck in a rut? These amazing stories are sure to inspire. You'll be climbing mountains in no time!
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The National Parks: Discover All 62 Parks of the United States
2020 by Payne, StefanieGet this itemWe love our National Parks, and this book has information about all of them!
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Backyard Adventure: Get Messy, Get Wet, Build Cool Things, and Have Tons of Wild Fun!
2019 by Thomsen, AmandaGet this itemWith whimsical projects using repurposed materials and existing outdoor spaces, this book is budget-friendly and 100% inspiring.
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The Ultimate Book of Scavenger Hunts: 42 Outdoor Adventures to Conquer with Your Family
2020 by Tornio, StacyGet this itemTurn all your outdoor adventures into great scavenger hunts!
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Knots! A Show-How Guide
2020 by Zoo, KeithGet this itemFrom tying up your food to keep it away from prowling predators to tying up woodland marauders after the castle jewels, knowing your way around a good knot is outdoors 101.
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