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.

Trail Ready is the ultimate guide for adventurers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts eager to conquer the wilderness with confidence and skill. Whether you're a beginner planning your first trek or an experienced explorer seeking to sharpen your outdoor expertise, this book equips you with everything you need to prepare physically, mentally, and practically for any trail. Inside, you'll discover expert advice on essential gear, navigation techniques, survival skills, and environmental awareness.

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.

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.

In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned ecologist makes a clear case for why protecting nature is our best health insurance, and why it makes economic sense.

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.

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.

In this masterful account in the spirit of Bill Bryson and Ian Frazier, a longtime deep-sea diver masterfully weaves together the science and history of Earth's last remaining frontier: the sea. In an age of unprecedented exploration and innovation, our oceans remain largely unknown, and...

"Florence" is about a milk cow with a master's degree in milk cow management. She graduated from Moo University in Mooville, Texas. In the next story, Florence writes to her professor from college, Professor Cow Pie."Dear Grandpa" is about Pete writing his grandparent a letter and telling him about his adventures. Learn about Slick, who is the only child in his family. He learns the true meaning of Christmas."Sam" is the story of a boy who eats out at McDonald's and has fun in the playland, exploring all the activities."Angela and Theodore Meet Mr.

Sherpa legend told of an enchanted valley with an invisible village, Shangri-La, that was said to be a place of great beauty. The valley became the nemesis of legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary, who travelled there to climb 7,129m Baruntse, but succumbed to the irresistible draw of Makalu, the great black mountain which towered over the valley. Makalu vanquished him, and he was never the same climber again. Fifty years later, Mark Horrell embarked on a trek up the Barun Valley to follow in Hillary’s footsteps – at least some of the way.

"Nature's Embrace: Thank You, Mom" is a heartwarming children's book that takes listeners on a delightful journey through the animal kingdom, celebrating the universal bond between mothers and their offspring.

"The Adventures of the Lucky Cat" is a charming and magical children's audiobook that will entertain and inspire young listeners. So join Lucky on his extraordinary exploits, as he reminds children everywhere that a little luck, a lot of love, and a friendly purr can make the world a better place. Get ready for a whimsical journey filled with wonder, laughter, and he belief that anything is possible when you have a lucky cat by your side.

Since its inception, however, America’s public land system has been embroiled in controversy - caught in the push and pull between the desire to develop the valuable resources the land holds or conserve them. Alarmed by rising tensions over the use of these lands, hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast Mark Kenyon set out to explore the spaces involved in this heated debate, and learn firsthand how they came to be and what their future might hold.

Jaxon can’t wait to ride the Blue Rocket, but waiting in line is just too hard! When he rushes ahead, it leads to an unexpected disaster—complete with a flying ice cream cone. Can Bentley and the gang help Jaxon understand that patience means more than just waiting?

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.

Discover what it’s really like to live and work on the road in a camper van full time from eco-vanlifer and founder of the Diversify Vanlife movement, Noami Grevemberg. Feeling dissatisfied with her office job and her “stationary home,” in 2016 Noami Grevemberg took a bold step. She quit...

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.

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.

This audiobook leads listeners on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, guiding listeners through these tree-filled ecosystems with evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language.

Journey Through the Amazon: A Wildlife Adventure invites young explorers on an unforgettable voyage into the heart of the world's largest and most diverse rainforest. Throughout this educational children's book, listeners embark on a journey across the Amazon's sprawling ecosystem, from the dense canopy filled with chattering monkeys and colorful birds to the mysterious forest floor home to jaguars and fascinating insects.