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Publisher
Adams Media Corp
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
viii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the different natural habitats--forests, rain forests, grasslands, deserts, cold regions, oceans and rivers--and the plant and animal life that exists in each. Includes related activities and word lists.
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English
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Investigate the world of shell layers, synthetic materials, insulation, and ankle support to help you maintain a comfortable body temperature, manage moisture, and protect your skin. Whether it's a multi-day snow hike or car camping in the desert, Professor Andre shows you how to select just the right clothing and footwear for your next outdoor excursion.
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English
Description
Risk management affects every aspect of our lives, but it's especially critical when you don't have instant access to shelter, medical supplies, and 911. Unpack the nature and likelihood of various risks in the outdoors, as well as our own cognitive biases, so you can make better (and safer) decisions on the trail and off.
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English
Description
For most of us accustomed to GPS directions and well-marked streets, it can be frighteningly easy to get lost in the woods. In this episode, engage your senses (sight, sound, smell, and feel) to build mental maps of your surroundings. Find out how to measure time and distance on the trail.
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English
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Glide into the backcountry or open ocean in style! Paddling is one of the most serene ways to enjoy the natural world, but there are a few perils that come with canoeing or kayaking. From battling waves and weather to staying warm in cool waters, learn how to take on the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.
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English
Description
We often think of "roughing it" in the outdoors, or testing our mettle against the forces of nature and depriving ourselves of creature comforts. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this introductory episode, explore some of the many reasons to venture into the great outdoors. Find out how, instead of "roughing it," you can "smooth it."
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