National Get Outdoors Day: Books for TeensUnpublished

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BIOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF LIFE Life is everywhere, thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planet--in deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. And life is right outside your door!Backyard Biology invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living...

Step outside and discover the science that surrounds you! This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding scientists explore the science in their own surroundings. Using household items, construct a water rocket and blast it skywards...

A beautifully illustrated, family-friendly guide to Minnesota's native wildflowers and how to find them Once prairie grasses and flowers bloomed for hundreds of miles in the western part of what we now call Minnesota. Once tiny orchids grew among the roots of giant old...

An exquisite combination of beautiful photography and compelling stories, this book from Outdoor Afro founder, Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in nature. Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro group members...

The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia establishes the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls. Alongside text that describes animal behavior and habitat, readers will learn the importance of respecting wildlife and how to prepare for a successful...

The Fishing Encyclopedia provides a detailed examination of recreational fishing. Alongside information about the different types of fishing and fishing gear, readers will learn about commonly fished species, rules and regulations, and the importance of conservation and safety. Features include a...

Get the guide to bird-watching in the Midwest that's part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal. Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring--birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it...

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide to rocks and minerals will get kids outside to discover the amazing world underneath their feet. Created for the ultimate explorer, this book gives kids the knowledge and skills they need to identify just about anything they dig up and become true rock...

Let your dog lead the way to adventure! Grab your four-legged best friend and start making the most of every day, and every dog year. In Adventure Dogs: Activities to Share with Your Dog--from Comfy Couches to Mountain Tops, author Fern Watt teams up with canine experts to...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and Can You Hear the Trees Talking? comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 8-12. Features STEM activities, fun facts, quizzes, photographs, and more. You...

From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids...