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Pocket Guide to the Outdoors: Based on My Side of the Mountain

Jean Craighead George

Generations of readers have escaped into the woods with My Side of the Mountain, the story of a city boy named Sam who learns to live in the wild. Now, Newbery winner Jean Craighead George offers an easy-to-follow guide for fans who want to live the adventure?just like Sam. Learn how to start a fire, build a shelter, catch a fish, identify useful plants, and much more. Hands-on activities are perfect for backyard campers or an afternoon stroll through the park. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings and packed with activities, naturalist trivia, and practical wilderness tips, this entertaining and informative handbook is your guide to outdoor fun.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Sep 17th, 2009
  • Pages: 144
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.66in - 5.10in - 0.47in - 0.59lb
  • EAN: 9780525421634
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: • Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities• Science & Nature - General (See Also Headings Under Animals• Activity Books - General

About the Author

Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.