As the weather warms up, outdoor pursuits seem more appealing. And believe it or not, a trip to the library can be a great first step into the great outdoors. We have plenty of books on camping, sports and other activities to keep you informed, energetic and entertained.
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Bailey, John
Fishing
Crisp, clear photos and an informative text introduce the sport of fishing to young readers.
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Bishop, Nic
Backyard Detective: Critters up Close
This oversized guide to the natural world encourages kids to explore the world right outside their own back doors. If Bishop's energetic and engaging style captures your interest, consider continuing your explorations further afield and check out Forest Explorer.
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Brunelle, Lynn
Camp Out!: The Ultimate Kid's Guide from the Backyard to the Backwoods
Illustrated by Brian Biggs
Comprehensive and up-to-date, this entertaining handbook covers a wide range of activities from planning and packing to singing around the campfire.
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Castaldo, Nancy
Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Introducing young children to the wonders of nature can be fun and rewarding if occasionally a bit messy. For older kids, Joe Rhatigan's The Kids' Guide to Nature Adventures offers lots of ideas.
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Fauchald, Nick
Nice Hit!: You Can Play Baseball
Illustrated by Bill Dickson
Fauchald offers basic instruction in this perennially popular sport in simple language supported by Dickson's straight-forward illustrations.
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Franco, Betsy
Bird Songs
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Jenkins' bold paper collages picture a variety of birds while Franco's poems catalog their calls and count down from ten to one.
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Holabird, Katharine
Angelina and Henry
Illustrated by Helen Craig
Cousins Angelina and Henry experience all of the fun (and some of the dangers) of a camping trip in this engaging entry in the popular series.
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Lester, Helen
Batter Up Wombat
Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Collaborations by Lester and Munsinger are always filled with humor and human emotion, no matter how furry the characters and this tale of a baseball game interrupted by a tornado is no exception.
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Loy, Jessica
Follow the Trail: A Young Person's Guide to the Great Outdoors
This handbook will help to make camping fun and safe for the very youngest campers.
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Morris, Karyn
The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Gardening
Illustrated by Jane Kurisu
For some people, planting flowers and vegetables is the most appealing way to spend time outdoors and Morris's introduction to this absorbing hobby may just convince a few more readers to give it a try.
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Weidensaul, Scott
National Audubon Society First Field Guide: Birds
Clear, colorful photos and basic information about habits and habitats make this a great resource for beginning birdwatchers.
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Wellington, Monica
Zinnia's Flower Garden
Wellington's bright, simple illustrations capture the joy Zinnia takes in growing beautiful flowers of all types.
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