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If you're like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on a picnic or play in your neighborhood park. If you find yourself wanting to explore more of the wilderness, then you'll love this guide. You'll learn to hike like a pro with the skills needed on the trail, from reading a map to basic first-aid. This book includes tips for getting in shape for longer and harder hikes, what gear to bring and how to pack light, exciting sample hikes, and how to stay safe while in the wilderness.

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Not every book has the immediate, pick-me-up appeal of these volumes from the Ranger Rick Kids' Guides series. But then, not every book has a functioning, one-inch compass firmly embedded in its front cover and ready for a trial run. Divided into topics such as what to wear and where to go, each volume offers a useful introduction to its subject as well as practical advice for enjoying particular activities in the natural world. From footwear advice ('Don't wear sandals') to traffic rules ('Yield to the horse'), Hiking provides guidance for novices and ideas for seasoned hikers. Paddling looks at the basics of canoeing as well as kayaking while briefly introducing stand-up paddleboarding as well. Besides the many small photos of kids, teens, and adults in action on the trail or on the water, digital illustrations include maps, diagrams, badges, and pictures of gear, supplies, and techniques. The National Wildlife Federation's cheerful cartoon spokes-raccoon, Ranger Rick, pops up from time to time, often alongside a photo, a sidebar, or a safety tip. With space divided pretty evenly between pictures and text, the coverage of topics is sometimes broad rather than deep, but these inviting books present many useful ideas as well as straightforward information, sound advice, and plenty of encouragement. --Booklist --Journal

Not every book has the immediate, pick-me-up appeal of these volumes from the Ranger Rick Kids' Guides series. But then, not every book has a functioning, one-inch compass firmly embedded in its front cover and ready for a trial run. Divided into topics such as what to wear and where to go, each volume offers a useful introduction to its subject as well as practical advice for enjoying particular activities in the natural world. From footwear advice ('Don't wear sandals') to traffic rules ('Yield to the horse'), Hiking provides guidance for novices and ideas for seasoned hikers. Paddling looks at the basics of canoeing as well as kayaking while briefly introducing stand-up paddleboarding as well. Besides the many small photos of kids, teens, and adults in action on the trail or on the water, digital illustrations include maps, diagrams, badges, and pictures of gear, supplies, and techniques. The National Wildlife Federation's cheerful cartoon spokes-raccoon, Ranger Rick, pops up from time to time, often alongside a photo, a sidebar, or a safety tip. With space divided pretty evenly between pictures and text, the coverage of topics is sometimes broad rather than deep, but these inviting books present many useful ideas as well as straightforward information, sound advice, and plenty of encouragement.--Booklist -- Journal

Not every book has the immediate, pick-me-up appeal of these volumes from the Ranger Rick Kids' Guides series. But then, not every book has a functioning, one-inch compass firmly embedded in its front cover and ready for a trial run. Divided into topics such as what to wear and where to go, each volume offers a useful introduction to its subject as well as practical advice for enjoying particular activities in the natural world. From footwear advice ('Don't wear sandals') to traffic rules ('Yield to the horse'), Hiking provides guidance for novices and ideas for seasoned hikers. Paddling looks at the basics of canoeing as well as kayaking while briefly introducing stand-up paddleboarding as well. Besides the many small photos of kids, teens, and adults in action on the trail or on the water, digital illustrations include maps, diagrams, badges, and pictures of gear, supplies, and techniques. The National Wildlife Federation's cheerful cartoon spokes-raccoon, Ranger Rick, pops up from time to time, often alongside a photo, a sidebar, or a safety tip. With space divided pretty evenly between pictures and text, the coverage of topics is sometimes broad rather than deep, but these inviting books present many useful ideas as well as straightforward information, sound advice, and plenty of encouragement.--Booklist -- Journal (10/15/2018 12:00:00 AM)

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