The Great Outdoors
In a world dominated by electronic devices, it’s sometimes hard to “unplug” and get away. In this series, readers will learn about the adventures that await them in the great outdoors. They’ll read about gliding through water in a kayak and clinging to a cliff’s edge while rock climbing. They’ll learn about caving in the dark and reeling in a big catch. Colorful photographs of the natural world engage readers and get them excited to choose their own avenue of outdoor adventure. • High-interest topics will appeal to reluctant readers • Graphic organizers model different ways to organize information • Fact boxes offer more details in an engaging format • For More Information section provides additional learning opportunities • Table of contents, glossary, and index included as key components of nonfiction texts
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Collection review: The Great OutdoorsThe Great Outdoors set is a fantastic introduction to many popular outdoor activities, with titles about Rock Climbing, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Caving, and Kayaking/Rafting. Each title in the series features attractive photos, a glossary of terms, tips, informative captions, and factoids. Do you want to learn how to do an Eskimo roll in a kayak? Learn the history of the smores recipe? Debate the pros and cons of hunting? See what a mineral formation known as a gypsum flower looks like? Learn which lure or bait to use for different fish? Its all here in this series.Mackin Books in BloomCollection review: The Great OutdoorsThough simply written, these guides offer cogent information and instructions about outdoor activities. All volumes are illustrated with captioned color photos and most have value-adding features, such as a detailed account of how caves form in Caving and a page on overfishing issues in Fishing.School Library Journal