ISBN: 091179784X
Ages: 8 and up
A wonderful reference guide for fishing for the beginner. Covers safety, fish, tackle, how to find great fishing holes, even how to cook your catch. Includes pictures of people of various skill levels and genders.
ISBN: 0920656668
Ages: 10 and up
Take a tour of the night sky. Beautiful illustrations and photographs to guide the beginning astronomer to see the beauty of what lies beyond the earth. So grab your telescope and get watching.
ISBN: 188575812X
Ages: 8-12 (6-106?)
A beginner's guide to golf for kids. Covers the game, the rules, the etiquette, safety, and getting started.
ISBN: 007057930X
Ages: 6-9
Take a tour of the tiniest spaces of a backyard. Find our how bugs tunnel. See how the simplest of tools can help you discover a world that is usually unknown to the average human. Explore what your backyard has to share.
ISBN: 1584156341
Ages: 8 and up
Gardening is not just for adults. This book will guide your child through the planning, designing, growing, and harvesting of their own vegetable garden.
ISBN: 0756625386
Ages: 5-8
Photographic pop-ups make this a unique book to enjoy with your child. Check out this unusual way to see your buggy world.
ISBN: 0786405589
All ages
The olden days are back again with this huge collection of games that we thought were gone for good. Learn all the rules, the rhymes, the movements along with stories, songs, and activities to keep your kids moving.
ISBN: 1556527233
Ages: 6 and up
Bring your imagination with you as you adventure into fun. Build your own toys to fit each season, create your own adventures, and learn to do all of this safely. Includes a special section on playing after dark.
ISBN: 0824965930
Ages: 2-5
This board book will help you to talk about safe play with your pre-schooler.
ISBN: 158685884X
Ages: 6-8
If you live by the beach, are planning a vacation to one soon, or just want to pretend like you are at the beach, you will have fun learning how to be safe and have a great time in the sand. Crafts, games, facts, activities and party ideas will help you to have a great time near the shore.
ISBN: 1590305353
Ages: 8 and up
No matter where you live, there is a patch of dirt near you. There is magic in dirt that can be released using your five senses. Come and explore what can be found in the dirt near you. Includes a forward by Richard Louv.
ISBN: 1594630437
Ages: Adult
A parenting guide to help instill a life for children that is full of creative, loving, and safe activities. Guidelines on discipline, television, and other current issues.
ISBN: 1565123913
Ages: Adult
This is the book that started it all. With kids increasingly overweight, addicted to video games, and becoming couch potatoes, this book defines what children were meant to be and do. It's time for kids to head outdoors for more fresh air, more adventure, more exercise, and more fun.
ISBN: 0007138393
Ages: 8 and up
This book will inspire your child into learning about nature first-hand. They can explore every type of habitat in your neighborhood and learn facts, crafts, activities and vocabulary that will enhance their study of these natural neighborhoods.
ISBN: 0811731936
Ages: Adult
A complete guide to all that the outdoors has to offer you and your family. The book gives you planning guides and suggestions for outdoor adventures including day trips, camping, water sports and the absolutely “must-do” vacations for the best childhood imaginable.
ISBN: 1582460647
Ages: 8-12
This book is best used when adults and kids enjoy it together. Some adult supervision is suggested for many of the cooking and craft activities. This is a great resource organized by season. Complete instructions, lists of materials, and safety suggestions are included.
There are a lot of great books about things to do outside. Check out this book for a lot of fun ideas:
CampOut!: The Ultimate Kids' Guide by Lynn Brunelle
If you want to read about kids outdoors talk to your school librarian for suggestions or check out some of these books and magazines:
By Jean Craighead George:
And don't ignore these classics:
Finally, here are some books that explore how past generations lived in the outdoors. Read them aloud to your kids.
ISBN: 0896584348
Bob tells the story of his life as a boy on a farm. Check out his series of books on this topic including Christmas on a farm, going to school, and yes, more chores.
ISBN: 0140548750
A charming story of children living a rural lifestyle. Enjoy the things that entertained children when life was simpler.
ISBN: 0399214577
Jane's father takes her “owling” — something she had to wait to do until she was old enough. This magical adventure is described in such detail that it feels like you are really there. Fabulous illustrations complement this award-winning story.
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