Children’s / Teenage general interest: Camping and active outdoor pursuits
Templar Publishing Mrs Owl’s Forest School - The Very Big Den: A
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE TEACH FIRST EARLY YEARS AWARDS 2023: PICTURE BOOK CATEGORYDeep in the woods, beneath the trees, the animals are gathering. It's time for Mrs Owl's Forest School.Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit for a little forest school adventure. Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, get creative and - of course - make friends! And today they are learning how to build a very big den.This book will have little ones itching to get outdoors and having adventures of their own. Embracing the Forest School focus on play and exploration - and written in consultation with an expert consultant - this series will appeal to readers whether or not they've been to Forest School. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson) creates charming, detailed scenes that perfectly blend together picture book storytelling with non-fiction details. In his spare time, Seb volunteers as a Cubs and Squirrels leader (part of the Scouts movement), and his love and knowledge of the outdoors shines through on every page. Perfect for 3-6 year olds.Also in the series:Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Very Big DenMrs Owl's Forest School: A Treasure Hunt SurpriseMrs Owl's Forest School: The Moonlit CampoutMrs Owl's Forest School: A Wet Day for WelliesTrade ReviewFeaturing richly detailed and colourful scenes created by French artist Seb Braun, this beautiful book will have little ones itching to explore their local woodland. And with an exciting, fact-packed story to share and lots of activities to try for yourself, Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Very Big Den is the perfect accompaniment for summertime adventures. * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Camping Trip
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.
£8.12
HarperCollins Publishers Get Set for Fun
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Explore all the fun activities you can do outside through one day, from building a den to looking for bats, with this non-fiction instruction book.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers MR. MEN LITTLE MISS GO CAMPING
Book SynopsisJoin the Mr Men and Little Miss on a very fun camping trip!There's nothing Mr Strong enjoys more than a camping trip: fresh air, exercise, camp fires and good company. But when a very grumbly Mr Grumble, a terrified Mr Jelly and a very demanding Little Miss Splendid join the party, he might just have to change his mind!The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged 2 years and up.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph
£6.23
GMC Publications Forest School Handbook
Book SynopsisForest School Handbook is lively collection of activities, crafts, bushcraft skills and nature-based play which will inspire kids to thrive outside. Whether just popping out for a walk, going camping or exploring in the woods, this handy-sized book will be your essential guide for connecting with the natural world. Packed with ideas and activities for children of all ages, there are bushcraft basics, survival skills, nature crafts and ideas for both energising and peaceful outdoor play. Encouraging controlled risk taking, boosting social skills, wellbeing and a healthy resilience, this is the ultimate way to avoid battles over screen time and classroom-induced fatigue. Build a shelter from what you find around you, design a natural collage, tie useful knots, get to know a tree, light a fire, filter dirty water, make charcoal, go on a night walk, make a bug hotel, create a mini village, whittle a stick and much more. Aimed at parents, outdoor teachers or anyone passionate about getting back to basics Grab-and-go size makes it easy to pack in your outdoor kit bag Written by award-winning outdoor specialists, with detailed knowledge of Forest School practices and who are experienced leading school groups either as a thrilling woodland class outing or online Includes traditional Forest School activities and beyond. Catering for older children who are ready to explore more involved primitive skills and bushcraft Playing and learning outside in nature has been shown to benefit children in many ways, such as improved moods, concentration, confidence and self-esteem Forest School Adventure has sold c.35,000 copies and been translated into French, German, Czech and Italian Trade Review5 STAR REVIEW Forest School Handbook is a fantastic forest school guide written by two absolute experts in bringing practical learning, fun activities and survival skills to children in the great outdoors. The book is packed with information, ideas and explanations that cover a huge range of bush craft skills. Outdoor play and experiences are at the forefront of ensuring the wellbeing and positive mental health of our children and this book is an excellent resource to use. It helps adults and children safely and confidently immerse themselves in nature themed learning and fun. It is a glossy, useful and delightful book - with obvious expertise and enthusiasm behind it. -- Jennifer Caddick, teacher * Reading Zone *This handy-sized book, easy to fit in your jacket pocket or rucksack, is perfect for taking on adventures outdoors with the kids! It includes over 75 activities for children ages 5 to 11 on how to build simple but effective shelters and dens, how to tie an array of useful knots, how to collect and filter water, how to forage safely and a multitude of other outdoor crafts that will give them confidence and a life-long love and appreciation for nature and enjoying it responsibly. * Right Start Online *Altogether a smashing little book that deserves to be in every family and class collection. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *This little book is super handy to take outdoors and to get inspired in the nature classroom… It’s packed with exciting collection of activities, crafts, bushcraft skills and nature based play to inspire children to thrive outside. * @the_treasure_outdoors *From beginner to expert, there's ideas here for everyone: nature awareness activities using the senses, crafts, den building and knots as well as skill building and survival ideas, such as fire lighting, water filters, first aid, foraging, cooking and primitive skills (perfect for a Stone Age topic). I can't wait to start using this brilliant book at home and school. I'd recommend a bit of planning before trying some of these activities, but it's the perfect size to pop in the rucksack so you're always prepared for an outdoor adventure! * @mrsbrownsbookbox *This is a wonderful book, I love the size of it too, fits nicely into my bag to take out and about! It’s full of lots of interesting activities to do with nature in particular forest school! * @the_little_adventurer_ *If you’re wondering what Forest School looks like, for activity inspiration or basic knots, this Forest School Handbook may be useful to you! It’s full of fantastic outdoor and nature activity ideas and inspiration, wild food knowledge, fire safety and tips, camp craft, primitive skills and more. From two highly knowledgeable practitioners, who specialise in bush craft and Stone Age skills, it’s rather valuable! * @homeplayexplore *BRILLIANT and full of activities, crafts, bushcraft skills and nature based play which will inspire kids to thrive outdoors! * @growingthroughplay *Do you enjoy being outdoors? Or are you looking for a book to inspire your kiddos to step away from screens and embrace nature? If so, The Forest School Handbook is the perfect summer read. It is packed with activities, crafts, and nature-based play. * @picturebookrecommendations *A remarkable compendium of fun, safe, and educational DIY outdoor activities, the "Forest School Handbook" will be an enduringly valued and appreciated resource for parents and teachers wanting to offer children attractive alternatives to their computer, phone, and television screens. "Forest School Handbook" is a critically important and valued addition to family, preschool, elementary school, middle school, and community library Nature Crafting & Activities collections. * Mid-West Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Playing in nature Nature Awareness Mini beast hunting Night vision Muddy tracks Sit spot Stalking walks Flour trail tracker Observation stations Get to know a tree Camouflage hands Outdoor games Outdoor crafts Bird feeder Bug hotel Playing with clay Leaf and flower plaques Natural collage and sculptures Goblin villages and mini dens Nest building Storytelling stones Leaf printing Nature weaving Shadow painting Leaf watercolour Nature journal Leaf bunting Stick boats Things to do with conkers Useful knots Knot terminology Clove hitch Double half hitch Sheet bend Siberian hitch Timber hitch Prusik Square lashing Slippery guy line Canadian jam knot Sledge knot Hanking cord Shelters and dens Lean-to shelter A-frame shelter Baker’s tarp Tarp bender Fire Safety Sources of tinder Firewood Lighting a fire with a fire steel Fire lays Making charcoal Making char cloth Carrying fire Group bow drill Water Collecting water Birch tapping Bottle filter Camp craft Cordage Giant grass rope Knife safety Sharpening a knife Carving a butter knife Leather tinder pouch Wilderness survival Making stretchers Signal fire Plants for first aid Primitive skills Slate arrow Pine pitch glue Atl atl and spear Fat lamps Nut lamps Grass mat Natural clay Cave art and natural paints
£12.74
Hachette Children's Group The Ultimate Survival Handbook: Survive in the
Book SynopsisLearn crucial survival skills from world-famous ex-SAS author and survival expert Andy McNab. If you want to be ready for the outdoors, street-smart in the city, and even safe online, this book will show you how!Find out the best way to set up a camp, safely start a campfire, find your bearings, search for food and water and stay safe in the great outdoors. As well as crucial basics for camping and hiking, readers will discover what to do about more unusual events – including escaping quicksand, tsunamis and wild animal attacks.This book also features a guide to urban survival – how to stay safe in the city, avoid stranger danger, find your way around any urban environment, and how to manage any emergency. Plus, with years of military-grade security experience, Andy also gives crucial tips on staying safe online. Discover how to make an unbreakable password, how to hide your identity from trolls and scammers, and how to banish cyber-bullies.Ex-SAS Sergeant Andy McNab became the UK's most decorated soldier, and is the author of best-selling fiction including Bravo Two Zero. With years of experience of surviving the world's most gruelling situations, Andy delivers hard-won advice in clear and simple language, with lots of practical tips, visual references and anecdotes from his own survival experience. This is the fun, simple and 100% authentic realworld survival guide that every young reader needs!Table of ContentsSECTION 1: Surviving in the wild: Preparation; Finding your bearings; Surviving the cold; Surviving the heat; Make a shelter; Making fire; Finding water; Finding food; Surviving in the desert; Rivers and lakes; On the beach; Surviving at sea; In the tropics; Rapid actions; Secondary actions; Protecting your mind; Wild animals; Bear attacks; Bees and wasps; Storms; Avalanche; First aid; Quiz • SECTION 2: Surviving in the city: The important survival skills; Home alone; Surviving a house fire; Lifts; Trapped in a car; Surviving a flood; Surviving a blackout; Choking; Crowd crush; Dog attacks; Being followed; Emergency bag; Quiz • SECTION 3: Surviving online: The Internet; Chatrooms; Cyberbullying; Doxing; Social media; Online gaming; The ultimate password; Mobile phones; Malware; Searching online; Ten golden rules of the Internet; Quiz.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers A Fun Den
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.This family are out for the day to make a den in the woods, it''s going to be so fun! Can they all work together as a team to build it? Have you ever made a den?
£7.66
Baker Publishing Group The HandsOn Ranch Book How to Tie a Knot Start a
Book SynopsisGet kids outdoors and teach them a well-balanced and robust skill set with this educational and entertaining hands-on guide for middle graders. Kids learn how to tie knots, find water, bake bread, care for animals, and much more!
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers How to Make a Camp
Book SynopsisThis photographic non-fiction book gives children simple instructions for how to build their own tent in the garden using a sheet, a rope and some rocks.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY Camping
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 things to find when camping. From types of tents and caravan equipment to countryside and seaside spots they'll learn all about camping and holiday activities along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun check out i-SPY In the Countryside (ISBN 9780008386511).
£5.62
DK You vs the world The Bear Grylls guide to never
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£15.29
Rainbow Arts Studio My 1st Book of Camping: An Exciting Kids' Guide to Outdoor Adventures, Nature exploration, Camping Book for Kids
£12.19
Random House USA Inc Fun Activity Books for Kids Box Set
Book SynopsisGet all three! Explore 50 states, national parks, and oceans and seas with this awesome activity book bundle.Take a trip through our amazing 50 states, 63 national parks, and all 5 of the world’s oceans and 20 seas in these three exciting books. Filled with fascinating facts and 100+ fun activities, each book takes kids on a thrilling travel adventure.With Fun with 50 States, Fun with National Parks, and Fun with Oceans and Seas, you’ll get: Fascinating and often weird facts, including where to dig for diamonds and keep them in the United States, which national park protects the tallest living tree in the world, and which ocean is home to the deepest point anywhere on the globe Fun activities ranging from mazes, dot-to-dots, and word searches to coloring pages, crack the codes, and matching games Maps locating and naming our country&rsquo
£22.49
Abdo Publishing Company Tracks and Scat
£40.01
Experiment Wild Child: Nature Adventures for Young Explorers
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£17.09
Amicus Ink Curiosidad Por El Campismo
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curiosidad Por La Cacería de Patos
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Curiosidad Por La Pesca En Agua Dulce
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£10.44
Publications International, Ltd. 50 States 500 Day Hikes: An Essential Guide to
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£19.98
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to Do on a Walk 1
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£13.49
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Create Your Own Camping
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£17.09
