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Pocket Guide to the Outdoors: Based on My Side of the Mountain
Contributor(s): George, Jean Craighead (Author), George, Twig C. (Author), George, John (Author)
ISBN: 0525421637     ISBN-13: 9780525421634
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
OUR PRICE:   $8.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2009
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Annotation: Generations of readers have escaped into the woods with "My Side of the Mountain," the story of a city boy named Sam who learns to live in the wild. Now, Newbery winner Jean Craighead George offers an easy-to-follow guide for fans who want to live the adventureajust like Sam. Learn how to start a fire, build a shelter, catch a fish, identify useful plants, and much more. Hands-on activities are perfect for backyard campers or an afternoon stroll through the park. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings and packed with activities, naturalist trivia, and practical wilderness tips, this entertaining and informative handbook is your guide to outdoor fun.
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General
Dewey: 796.5
Lexile Measure: 860
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.1" W x 7.66" (0.59 lbs) 144 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 133420
Reading Level: 5.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 3.0
 
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Generations of readers have escaped into the woods with My Side of the Mountain, the story of a city boy named Sam who learns to live in the wild. Now, Newbery winner Jean Craighead George offers an easy-to-follow guide for fans who want to live the adventure?just like Sam. Learn how to start a fire, build a shelter, catch a fish, identify useful plants, and much more. Hands-on activities are perfect for backyard campers or an afternoon stroll through the park. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings and packed with activities, naturalist trivia, and practical wilderness tips, this entertaining and informative handbook is your guide to outdoor fun.