Nature Adventure

Join Lizzie Rice, her brother Geordie, and their cousin Wee Davey on a magical weekend filled with discovery, laughter, and the wonders of nature! In their seaside town of Largs, spring’s arrival brings a special school assignment: explore the outdoors, collect treasures, and write about their findings. What starts as a simple nature trail soon leads to unforgettable adventures in the enchanting Glen, a hidden haven of wildflowers, sparkling streams, and woodland creatures.

Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) is the great lost scientist: more things are named after him than anyone else. There are towns, rivers, mountain ranges, the ocean current that runs along the South American coast; there's a penguin, a giant squid - even the Mare Humboldtianum on the moon. His colourful adventures read like something out of a Boy's Own story.

In 1995, Nate was in a secret Special Forces unit abroad when a colleague did something terrible. Now high up in the government, the man is determined to eliminate anyone who knows about it, and Nate knows exactly how he'll do it – by striking at Nate's friends to draw him out. The entire Pickett family will be a target, and the only way to fight back is outside the law. Nate knows he can do it, but he isn't sure about his straight-arrow friend – and all their lives could depend on it.

Renowned hikers Katie "Salty" Gerber and Heather "Anish" Anderson take what they've learned both on the trail and through teaching their online classes to a new level: preparing long-distance hikers for all the challenges—physical, emotional, and mental—they may encounter while on the trail for weeks or months. This comprehensive guide sets backpackers up for success with detailed information about everything from the basics of gear selection, navigation, safety, and trip planning to nutritional and physical preparation and body resiliency to how to readjust after returning home.

This beautiful literary collection explores the spectacular natural features of Yosemite through the eyes of some of the most extraordinarily talented writers. In 1851, Lafayette Bunnell chronicled his travels with the Mariposa Battalion, the first non-natives to visit Yosemite Valley. Following in his footsteps, Theodore Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, Clarence King, Frederick Law Olmsted, Joaquin Miller, and Horace Greeley made their pilgrimages and were moved to recount their observations. Included here as well is the work of John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club.

For the triplet's seventh birthday, Momma and Poppa planned a special outting for the trio—but the adventure starts to feel a bit too adventurous for Arlo.

This is an incredible story of adventure, human ingenuity, persistence, and resilience that shows firsthand what it is to adventure as a woman in the most dangerous of circumstance, what it is to be truly alone in the wild, and why someone would challenge themselves with an expedition others would call crazy. For Marquis, her story is about freedom, being alive and wild by nature.

There's a disturbance in the Prime Kingdoms. The system that everyone depends on is generating errors. The gods are in danger. Magic itself is fluctuating and becoming less reliable. Meanwhile, four adventurers seem to be the only ones to realize the night sky shouldn't be empty. Outcasts all, this foursome has become a family. Together, they are on a diplomatic mission for their guild, traveling to the kingdom of Elyra to provide emergency relief as magic continues to malfunction and crops fail to grow.

Ready to become a confident explorer? Imagine building a shelter, starting a fire, or finding your way using the stars. Essential Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids is the ultimate guide for young adventurers who want to thrive in the wild while having fun ! This audiobook teaches real-world survival skills in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format—perfect for kids eager to learn, parents seeking educational entertainment, and families who love the outdoors. What You’ll Learn: Survival Basics – Build shelters, start fires, and purify water.

Immerse your child in a world of Somatic Self-discovery, where each poetic adventure guides them through a sensory-rich experience that intertwines breath, embodiment, and the wisdom found in the calming rhythms of the natural world. Animal guides weave together soothing mind-body & interoceptive exercises that delight their imagination and foster a deeper connection between body & mind

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, obesity, and being overweight. I lived a busy life, and I didn't have a lot of money. Taking the time to follow a strict diet and exercise routine or paying out a lot of money for a gym membership or personal training was out of the question. That was 12 years ago. Fast forward to the present, I now am an experienced long-distance hiker. I have traveled and hiked in over 17 countries. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure.

Immerse yourself in this riveting short story collection where art takes center stage - but not always for the better. Journey with an elderly caretaker who resolves a couple's spat over a painting, revealing the art market's complexities. Follow a draughtsman whose obsession with locomotives derails his love life, and a cartoonist who risks his sanity to fill in for a troubled colleague. Through tales that are witty yet unsettling, Jansson confronts obsession, ambition, and the pitfalls of artistic endeavor.

Evil Squirrel has weird ideas, even stranger methods, and most importantly...an obsession for all things shoey. To put it bluntly, she’s a royal pain in the butt (at least that’s how the Princess puts it). Follow her as she avoids turnips, infiltrates the castle grounds, snags shoes, and creates havoc in the royal closet.

If I Were a Bluebird is a story that immerses you in the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of a bird. It’s a tale about freedom, perspective, and the wild beauty that waits just outside our windows. What would you do if you could fly? And if you had to return, what piece of the sky would you bring back with you?

Darryl is a lightning bug who’s afraid of the dark. Gerald is a frog who can’t eat bugs because they make his tummy hurt. Some might call them strange, but Gerald and Darryl enjoy being different together. Today, they’re off on an adventure. Along the way, they discover all sorts of neat things—but the best thing they find is a brand-new friend. Noodle the spider isn’t the best at making webs, but Gerald and Darryl don’t mind one bit.

Diesmal machen sich Alea und Lennox über Land auf den Weg zum Loreley-Felsen. Dort vermuten die beiden Aleas Zwillingsschwester Anthea. Werden die Zwillinge sich tatsächlich endlich treffen? Und wird es dadurch gelingen, Aleas Meermädchen-Fähigkeiten zu reaktivieren?

During a week’s vacation together in the Adirondack Mountains, writer E.S. Curry discovers, through nature and his son Åsmund’s imagination, what this phenomenon is and so much more. This uplifting testament to the joys of fatherhood is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn about the connection and bonding rituals that cement the father-son relationship—electronics and distraction free.

When bedtime comes, Socks the curious kitten isn’t quite ready to curl up—he has a journey to take! Join Socks as he leaps from windowsills to starlight, hitching a ride on moonbeams, meeting yawning owls, and playing hide-and-seek among sleepy constellations. But even the most adventurous kitten must eventually return home. A gentle, dreamy tale filled with soft skies, twinkly wonders, and the magic of a kitten’s imagination.

"I never set out to hike 10,000 miles. It just sort of happened over the course of a decade." And so goes Lawton Grinter's compelling collection of short stories that have been over ten years and 10,000 trail miles in the making. I Hike brings the reader trailside with blissful moments on the highest mountain ridges to the mental lows of mosquito hell and into some peculiar situations that even seasoned hikers may find unbelievable.

Leda, die fröhliche gelbe Labradorhündin mit den leuchtend roten Ohren, liebt das Leben auf ihre ganz besondere Art. Gemeinsam mit ihrer besten Freundin Hope, einer weißen Labradorhündin, und ihrer bunt zusammengewürfelten Truppe aus tierischen Freunden – Emmi, dem mutigen Kaninchen, Max, dem schlauen Maulwurf, Grizzy, dem kleinen Drachen, und Wildegart, dem herzerwärmenden Frischlingskind – stürzt sie sich in Abenteuer voller Magie, Mut und Freundschaft.