Ocean State Libraries

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity enjoyed by all types of people. When camping you may leave your natural surroundings and enjoy nature in a naional or state park, otherly publicly owned natural area, or privately owned campground. Or, sometimes camping cab be as close as your own backyard.

Cool Backyard Camping makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Tell a spooky ghost story or delight in a delicious s'more. Make a cushion seat or a glow stick light. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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

Provides information about camping such as necessary clothing, camp sites, cooking outdoors, and what to do if you get lost.

Activities to help young campers build an awareness of the environment, learn about insect and animal behavior, boost their self-esteem, and learn the basics for fun, successful camping.

Sarah hates taking a physical fitness class at Camp Sunnyside especially since her big sister is her instructor.

A guide to planning and enjoying a camping trip, with tips on reading maps, preparing for adverse weather conditions, building afire, and including an introduction to competitive orienteering, a hiking sport.

"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"--

"This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about camping. Includes puzzle answer key"--