| Camping 101 Laminated Edition Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1583557997 ISBN-13: 9781583557990 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Reference |
| Dewey: 796.54 |
| Series: Duraguide |
| Physical Information: 12 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An indispensable guide for the novice or occasional camper, Camping 101 teaches the basics of camping and camp craft. It includes packing checklists, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, knot-tying, fire-lighting and classic camp recipes. Also included is a review of dangerous animals and plants, basics of wilderness first aid and a guide to navigating constellations in the night sky. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by campers of all ages. Made in the USA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. |