Akron Public Library

Since Sierra Club Books published the first edition of this book in 1976, there has been a revolution in backcountry cooking. Today's lightweight stoves and kitchen tools make cooking in the wild easier than ever before; with the ubiquitous availability of fast-cooking natural foods, the modern adventurer has tasty alternatives to expensive pre-packaged meals. This book brings together the expertise of culinary professionals and the wilderness knowledge...

A young sandhill crane, Luck, finds his place in the ancient crane migration from northern Canada to the Platte River.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the equipment, methods, and safety measures for the outdoor adventure of camping.

An introduction to fishing that explains some reasons fishing is popular, introduces commonly caught fish, fishing locations, equipment and methods, and discusses the history of the sport.

Provides an overview of the equipment, techniques, safety and the basics and extremes of hiking.

Photographs, illustrations, and text provide information about the equipment, methods, and safety measures for the outdoor adventure of hunting.

"Provides information about leisure activities that can be enjoyed in nature. Contains photos, charts, and healthy eating and exercise tips that encourage readers to get outdoors and enjoy rock climbing"--Provided by publisher.

"Kayaking" presents the basics of this exciting and popular sport as well as the skills and knowledge required for becoming a successful paddler.

This book describes hunting, from knowing your weaponry and habitat to being responsible and respecting others and nature.

"Engaging images accompany information about deer hunting. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.