Families on foot : urban hikes to backyard treks and national park adventures / Jennifer Pharr Davis & Brew Davis.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Falcon, [2017]Description: xxv, 227 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781493026715 (paperback)
- 1493026712 (paperback)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 796.51 D262 | Available | 33111008730539 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Turn off those digital devices; it's time to put some mud on those boots! Research shows the most important thing you can do for your family's long-term physical and emotional well-being is introduce them to the great outdoors. Just a few hours out on the trail (or even strolling through the city) can build stamina-and a good mood. In partnership with American Hiking Society, Families on Foot offers practical advice, engaging activities for every age, and even a trail mix recipe to make hiking fun for every family. From tackling diaper blowouts in the backwoods to using apps to engage teens with nature, here's a backpack full of clever ideas for the whole family. Information for children with special needs and seniors is also included. Book jacket.
"Distributed by NATIONAL BOOK NETWORK"--Title page verso.
Includes webliography.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- PREP. Make a game plan -- Hiking safety -- Purchasing and packing gear -- HIKE. What to expect when you're exploring -- Honing your hiking skills -- Games and activities -- LEARN. Learning, conserving, volunteering -- Grown-up children and grandparents -- Health conditions and special concerns -- Where to go.