Wilderness Adventures

Canoeing and kayaking are awesome activities for wilderness enthusiasts. Readers will love learning about the history and mechanics behind these wilderness activities. This book discusses where to go, what to pack, and how to paddle when you go canoeing or kayaking. Readers will enjoy sidebars and fun facts about canoeing and kayaking, as well as vibrant full-color photographs that will bring them up close to the action. This book will inspire readers to connect with the water and wilderness in a new way!

Sami's family is finally off on a long-planned duck hunting trip in the Boundary Waters. The first few days of hunting are perfect. And then the bad weather rolls in. Caught on the lake, they are almost to shore when Seb and Kathleen's canoe capsizes. Sami and Carlos help right the canoe and the family continues toward shore. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Sami is excited about her family's trip to bow hunt deer in Colorado. Sami gets a perfect shot! But the deer runs off and Sami slips down a cliff while tracking it. Seb helps her scale the cliff's wall and continue the search. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Fishing isn't only for adults. This book introduces kids to the sport of fishing. Readers will learn about fishing gear, different kinds of saltwater and freshwater fish, and how to cast a line. They'll be able to plan a trip, know where to fish, and know what kinds of fish are found in different kinds of water. Readers will enjoy fact boxes and sidebars, which add fun facts to the main text. Vibrant photographs will encourage readers to get out on the water and catch their own fish!

People have hunted since the beginning of humankind, using many different methods and tools. Readers will enjoy learning about hunting in the past and in the present. They will learn about different kinds of hunting tools, where they can hunt, and which hunting methods work best for different game. Exciting text is aided by sidebars and fact boxes to give readers a deep understanding of the sport of hunting. Full-color photographs and fact-filled text will connect readers to nature and encourage respect for conserving the balance of the natural world.

Snowboarding is a high-energy, exciting sport for all ages. Readers will learn how they can start to snowboard, where they can find snowboarding runs, and what they should wear in the elements. They'll love learning about cool snowboarding tricks and maneuvers, as well as the pro snowboarders who can pull them off. The thrill of this winter sport is captured in engaging text and breathtaking photographs from the slopes. This book is sure to capture readers' interest and encourage them to take part in this fast and fun wilderness adventure!

There's nothing like sleeping in the great outdoors. This book introduces readers to essential camping skills, such as making a campfire, observing nature, and pitching a tent. Readers will learn where they can camp, what kinds of campsites are available, and what they should pack to survive in the wild. The engaging main text is supported with sidebars and fact boxes packed with fun facts. Readers will love exploring nature through full-color photographs, and may even be inspired to plan a family camping trip of their own.

While hunting moose in Alaska, Sami and her stepmother Kathleen become lost in the woods. They try to retrace their steps but can't find the trail. When a moose walks into their path they freeze, because moose are dangerous. Suddenly Rocky bursts out of the trees, frightens the moose away, and leads Sami and Kathleen back toward the blind. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

While hunting doves in North Carolina, Rocky becomes ill. Carlos and Kathleen stay in camp with him while Sami and Seb continue their hunt. When a stream bank gives way and Seb is injured in a fall, Sami manages to get him up out of the stream bed but then has to get him back to camp. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Seb is enjoying turkey hunting in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. But he really wants to explore some of the local caves. When a storm forces him, Carlos, and Rocky into one, they see bats, stalactites, and stalagmites. But they become disoriented when they drop their flashlight and have to use all their skills to find a way out. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

It's time to take a hike! This book introduces readers to an exciting pastime for wilderness enthusiasts. Readers will learn about different kinds of trails to trek and trips to take in nature. They'll learn how to plan, what to pack, and tips and tools for staying safe and making the most of their hiking adventure. Full-color photographs are sure to inspire a love for nature, while accessible, fact-filled text provides a deep understanding of wilderness survival and enjoyment. Readers will have all the tools and knowledge they need to hit the trails.

Seb is pretty excited about his brand new fishing pole for the family's camping and fishing trip in Wyoming's Wind River Range. While fly fishing the Sweetwater River, Sami and Seb become trapped by a flash flood and are rescued by a park ranger. But a raging river separates them from their parents. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.