"Explore camping, an exciting outdoor activity, including camping gear, where to stay, and how to stay safe"--

"Cool Backyard Camping makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Tell a spooky ghost story or delight in a delicious s'more. Make a cushion seat or a glow stick light. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Features practical advice to apply while camping in all conditions, offering general guidelines on everything from choosing and preparing gear to leaving no traces of a campsite when departing.

"Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing and unusual things. They learned how to shelter and clothe themselves, how to use a knife and hatchet, how build a fire, tie knots, and read a compass. They learned how to spend a comfortable night in the forest without a nylon tent from REI. The Young Adventurer's Guide will teach kids everything from how to walk like a fox and see like an owl to use the stars as their own personal GPS and even how...

A brief exploration of what camping guides do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of camping guides working in America's state and national parks.

"The campsite is full of things to spot! From nature trails, bugs, and butterflies to open fires on the night skies, little observers will love discovery the world around them"--Amazon.