Outdoor category: 2147 books

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Brother and Sister as they head to Grizzly Bob’s Day Camp for the very first time. The cubs will get to play soccer, go swimming, kayak, and even make crafts. This beloved story is a perfect way...

The brilliantly funny third SAM WU book - the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Pamela Butchart. Sam Wu is NOT afraid of anything. Except for quite a lot of things. Like ghosts. Sharks too. And also THE DARK! And so when Sam goes camping in the woods...

"Rat's knees!" said Molly Duff. "School starts tomorrow."   Luckily, the Pee Wee Scouts have a meeting the next day. That's when they find out about the big surprise ahead.   At the Pee Wee weenie roast, their Scout leader, Mrs. Peters, tells them...

Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he’s none too pleased: “Where’s my stringer? / Something’s wrong! / The princess doll does not belong!” All ends well in this winsome book of poems—each labeled with its...

Do you ever lament that you'd love to be able to garden more, but just don't have the time? The demanding pace of modern life leaves little space for the pleasures of gardening. On the other hand, gardening itself could be the culprit: elaborate, traditional perennial borders; water-hungry or disease-prone...

Maybe it's the fresh air or the smoky aroma...but we think just about everything tastes better when it's cooked over a fire! For Grilling and Campfire Cooking we've gathered plenty of easy recipes to enjoy year 'round. Your family will love Tangy Peach-Glazed Chicken, BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers,...

Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share. 

GEAR UP How to pick the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for every situation and every style of water you plan to fish. Customize your rod and reel to suit your every need. Learn how to customize your gear, get the most out of your boat, and more. HIT THE WATER From small streams to major rivers,...

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. With his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes...

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders collects forty of John Gierach’s finest essays on fishing from six of his books. Like all his writing, these essays are...

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. In No Shortage of Good Days John Gierach takes readers from the Smokies in Tennessee to his home waters in Colorado, from the Canadian Maritimes to Mexico—saltwater...

 The Book That Launched an International Movement   “An absolute must-read for parents.” —The Boston Globe   “It rivals Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer   “I like to play indoors better ’cause that’s where all the electrical outlets are,” reports...

Winner of an IACP Cookbook Award, How to Grill is “the definitive how-to guide for anyone passionate about grilling, from the newest beginner to the most sophisticated chef” (Tom Colicchio).  A full-color, photograph-by-photograph, step-by-step technique book, How to Grill gets to the...

Smokey! Saucy! Sweet! Tangy! Delicious! Delectable! Heavenly! Luscious! Mouthwatering! Scrumptious! Succulent! Tasty! Yummy! Wow! Get ready for this amazing collection of the absolutely most delicious grilling, barbecue and smoker recipes in the world! Guaranteed!!! Learn the secrets to becoming the...