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The Boy's Book of Adventure: The Little Guidebook for Smart and Resourceful Boys
Contributor(s): Lecreux, Michele (Author), Gallais, Celia (Author), Millet, Esao (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0764166115     ISBN-13: 9780764166112
Publisher: B.E.S.
OUR PRICE:   $13.49  
Product Type: Spiral
Published: July 2013
* Not available - Not in print at this time *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Crafts & Hobbies
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Boys & Men
Dewey: 790.194
LCCN: 2012944189
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.2" W x 8.3" (1.50 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Here's an exciting book packed with facts about nature, ideas for outdoor activities, and fun-to-do crafts projects that will keep boys interested and busy all year round. It's filled with color illustrations and diagrams that teach kids--
  • How to recognize different kinds of insects and observe their activities
  • How to identify different kinds of rocks
  • How to read a topographic map
  • How to construct a camper's backpack
  • How to tie sailors' knots
  • How to build a periscope . . . and much more
    Camping advice and instruction includes ways to protect against the weather, first-aid for injuries, advice on using a compass, tips for studying the night sky, identifying birds, and much more. The book's wide array of topics and sturdy construction makes it an ideal outdoor companion for hiking and camping excursions. An elastic band bound into the back cover can be stretched over pages and used as a place marker. Color illustrations on every page.