Description
Inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. Activities for all weathers include building a shelter, stargazing, marking a trail, catching crabs and listening for creatures at night. With tips for identifying wildlife and advice throughout on staying safe.
About the Author
Alice James (Author)
Alice James joined Usborne after working in primary schools for a while. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the periodic table.
Emily Bone (Author)
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
Reviews
A brilliant book brimming with ideas for things to do out and about in the great outdoors. Wherever you are and whatever teh weather there are things to discover and explore and adventures to be had. * Westmorland Gazette *
From setting up a base camp and building a shelter to catching crabs and stargazing, this compendium of wildlife skills ticks all the boxes and is a novel way of getting children to connect with the great outdoors. * RTE jr *
Hours of adventure guaranteed. * Inis Reading Guide *
If you're looking for an outdoor adventure this summer, you'll find plenty of inspiration in The Usborne Outdoor Book. * Sussex Express *
Inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. * LoveReading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9781409599104
Author Alice James
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 194mm * 12mm
About the Author
Alice James (Author)
Alice James joined Usborne after working in primary schools for a while. She absolutely loves science, and over the years has lived with chimps, spent a month in the rainforest, studied Biology at Oxford University, and grown 200 carnivorous plants (not necessarily in that order). Whilst at Usborne Alice has worked on books on all kinds of science topics, from space to energy to the periodic table.
Emily Bone (Author)
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
Reviews
A brilliant book brimming with ideas for things to do out and about in the great outdoors. Wherever you are and whatever teh weather there are things to discover and explore and adventures to be had. * Westmorland Gazette *
From setting up a base camp and building a shelter to catching crabs and stargazing, this compendium of wildlife skills ticks all the boxes and is a novel way of getting children to connect with the great outdoors. * RTE jr *
Hours of adventure guaranteed. * Inis Reading Guide *
If you're looking for an outdoor adventure this summer, you'll find plenty of inspiration in The Usborne Outdoor Book. * Sussex Express *
Inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. * LoveReading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9781409599104
Author Alice James
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 194mm * 12mm
