Americas Desertlands with Kids is a multi-activity travel book emphasizing fun, adventure, and cultural education.

A section of travel essentials lists all the details parents need to consider when planning a trip, including whats needed to make sure children enjoy it.

The book is filled with spectacular full color images by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Philip Smith.

The Southwest is an enormous, vibrant, living classroom. America's Desertlands with Kids contains itineraries and suggested activities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, western Texas, and Utah that will inspire families to observe petroglyphs and ghost towns; embark on river rafting or rock climbing adventures; go horseback riding and house boating; or check out the fabulous hikes and bike rides the Southwest has to offer. This is the full-color family guide to exploring Americas southwestern landscape.

Publication Date: 2006, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 192, full color

Price: $24.95

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The only family activity guide for hiking, biking, paddling, and nature viewing in the country's second most-visited national park.

Covers safety, and environmental, historical, natural, and cultural features.

Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine is the place for family adventures, and this new guide is filled with easy ways to make them happen. An Outdoor Family Guide to Acadia National Park shows families how to take advantage of the 57 miles of carriage roads ideal for biking and strolling; easy ocean and shore access; inland lakes and coastlines ideal for kayaking and canoeing; a variety of historical, cultural, and natural attractions; and extraordinary interpretive programs.

The 35 family-friendly outings described here direct families to historic landmarks as well as animals, plants, and other natural features that might otherwise be missed. Trips are organized by type of activity (hiking, biking, or paddling) and geographic region. Each description includes information on a trip's level of difficulty as well as length, starting elevation, high point, and best season. A Trip Finder appendix is included to help you quickly choose an outing that fits your needs.

Author Lisa Gollin Evans gives us expert tips on hiking, biking, and paddling with children; park regulations; essential equipment; and much more.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1997, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 194

Price: $14.95

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More than 50 outings that the entire family will relish in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

New features include PARC (Pretty Amazing Really Cool) fun facts to capture children's imaginations and a "Choose Your Adventure" chart that directs families to outings that perfectly suit their interests.

Includes tips on biking, hiking, horseback riding, and paddling with children.

From abundant wildlife to towering geysers, from deep canyons to 13,000-foot peaks, this updated guide will help your family discover the best that Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have to offer. With water sports, biking, camping, and hiking, there are activities to suit families of all ages and interest levels. Outings new to this edition include cycling on the Moose-Wilson Bike Trail, kayaking around Jenny Lake, and hiking through secluded Granite Canyon. There are also new suggestions for visiting the parks in all four seasons, including winter adventures such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding.

An avid hiker, cyclist, and kayaker, LISA GOLLIN EVANS practices environmental law for the nonprofit Clean Air Task Force. The author of five books, including Outdoor Family Guides to Lake Tahoe and Acadia National Park, she lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

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• Wyoming Wildlife - September 15, 2006
  The photos are black-and-white, but in this case, that's a great way to present them. After all, it's a guidebook. It's meant to be taken on the trail.

Idaho State Journal - September 15, 2006
With the Outdoor Family Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, families can plan their own adventures with a minimum of effort.

• Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City, UT) - September 15, 2006
  This little guidebook is an excellent aid to planning an efficient family visit.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2006, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 240

Price: $15.95

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The only year-round guide to family hiking in Arizona.

Emphasis on nature's wonders below eye-level.

75 complete trail descriptions include points of interest, flora and fauna, campsite locations, and easy-to-read maps.

Introduces children to cultural and environmental etiquette.

Extensive experience hiking with his family taught Lawrence Letham that standard hike descriptions--length, difficulty, and beautiful views--aren't enough when hiking with children. In Best Hikes with Children in Arizona you'll find more: nature's close-up, below eye-level wonders for young children to explore and touch. From pretty rocks to petrified forests, from scuttling beetles to dead Saguaro remains, from Native American ruins to Old West ghost towns--know, even before putting a foot on the trail, why your children will enjoy the hike and ask to go again! In each of 75 hikes, Letham provides commentary and makes suggestions to keep kids engaged as families explore nature together.

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• Gregory Hansen, Wilderness Staff, American Indian Program Manager, Tonto National Forest
  This book is a unique resource for finding places to introduce your child to the beauty of nature, and will help you as a parent instill an understanding of the interconnectedness that we all have with our natural surroundings.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1998, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 208

Price: $14.95

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More tan 14,000 copies of the previous edition sold.

Each hike is completely updated.

Includes 12 new hikes .

Features 51 short spectacular hikes for kids, seniors and anyone looking for and easy escape to the outdoors.

Practical advice for hiking with children and engaging them in the natural world.

Includes optional turn-around points for tired feet.

Families can escape the city for a day, breathe in fresh air, and hike some of the most splendid scenery and trails around. From Catskills State Park, Bear-Mountain-Harriman State Park, Hudson Highlands, Shawangunk Mountains, Southern Taconics, the Long Path, and the Appalachian Trail, there's something for everyone in this all-inclusive guidebook.

Hikes detailed include shorter two- and four-mile hikes to six-plus miles and overnighters. Practical information on hiking with children-setting a realistic pace, playing games, and encouraging personal and environmental responsibility -- make this a guidebook to recommend.

Cynthia Copeland and Tom Lewis are also authors of Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island and Best Hikes with Children in the Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine.

Dutchess County, New York resident, Sheila Buff is a bestselling freelance writer. Her works include Nature Walks in and Around New York City, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Birdwatching.

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• Real Simple - June 28, 2005
  Back in the day, you loved hiking, but lately the only communing with nature you do is during play dates in the park. Get back to the woods with your kids (and pry them away from SpongeBob for a while) with the Best Hikes with Children series.
• The Every Other Weekly (Bellingham)
  We all know about the hiking bounties of the North Cascades, but few of us think to look over the border at the trail offerings of our northern neighbors. This book remedies our provincial prejudices.
• Middletown (NY) Times Herald
  This newly updated version of a classic can give you many opportunities to find places that will give you outdoors memories to last a lifetime. It's part of our treasure, so be sure to enjoy it!

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2002, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 256

Price: $14.95

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85 hikes chosen for kid appeal.

Trails accessible from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Vail, Aspen, and Crested Butte.

New "Great Getaways" chart of Colorado's 18 best family fun destinations for hiking, camping, swimming, and more.

Lichen Loop, Piedra River Trail, Baby Bathtubs Trail: these are just a few of the new hikes families will enjoy together in the completely updated edition of this popular guide. Hikes range from 1 to 8 miles in length, with optional turn around points for tired feet. They feature "environmental close-ups" to keep young hikers turned on to hiking-for example, you might search for polliwogs, discover wildflowers, or explore sand dunes. Also included is advice on hiking with children and tips for keeping it fun.

A freelance writer based in Durango, Colorado, Maureen Keilty is also the author of Best Hikes with Children in(tm) Utah. Keilty's husband, Dan Peha, is a noted outdoor photographer.

• Real Simple - June 28, 2005
  Back in the day, you loved hiking, but lately the only communing with nature you do is during play dates in the park. Get back to the woods with your kids (and pry them away from SpongeBob for a while) with the Best Hikes with Children series.
• Stuart Macdonald, publisher of AmericanTrails.org
  Vivid trail descriptions and fascinating natural history will open the eyes of both children and adults.
• Kelly Smith, editor of Colorado Parent magazine
  A great resource ... packed with information that lets a parent make informed decisions about taking kids into the great outdoors.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2005, 3rd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 264

Price: $14.95

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Includes 79 hikes appropriate for skill levels from toddler to teen.

Notes distance, difficulty, elevation, campsites and facilities, plus flora and fauna.

Mixes lessons on environmental responsibility with outdoor fun.

Illustrated with 75 photos and 68 maps.

Explore Coginchaug cave, a long ago shelter for Indian families. Hike the Swamp Nature Trail in Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. Climb an ivy-covered castle or look for frog eggs in shallow waters. Experienced guidebook authors and parents, Cynthia and Thomas Lewis prove that opportunities for engaging children in the wonders of the natural world are endless! Throughout, they offer tried-and-true tips for motivating children on the trail. Turnaround points for each hike give tired explorers a chance to head back early, yet still have a satisfying outing.

Cynthia C. and Thomas J. Lewis are also authors of Best Hikes with Children in the Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine and Best Hikes with Children in The Catskills & Hudson River Valley.

• Tom Hine, Outdoor Editor, The Hartford Courant
  From charts and maps to how-to's and what-not-to's, Cindy and Tom Lewis tell moms and dads how to take the kids outdoors, and make them want to do it again! Where was this book when my little ones were young?

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1998, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 256

Price: $14.95

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85 hikes chosen for kid appeal (15 trails new to this fully revised edition).

Short, fun hikes between 1 to 8 miles, clearly rated easy to difficult.

Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natural world.

From the northern highlands of New Jersey to the beaches and pine barrens in the south, this popular guide is written from a child's eye view (but always emphasizes safety). Kids can check out an accessible beaver colony along the trail at Heddon Park; scamper over huge boulders while overlooking the Hudson River; or look for ersatz diamonds on a Cape May Beach. Trail descriptions highlight points of interest, opportunities for learning about nature on the trail, best places to camp or fish, and more.

Arlene Zatz is a longtime New Jersey resident. Her writing and photography has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Asbury Park Press, the Newark Star-Ledger, and the New York Daily News.

• Newark Star-Ledger - February 4, 2006
  A thorough guide.
• Union County Family - April 1, 2005
  There are plenty of places to hike with children in the Garden State. Luckily for parents, finding just where to go is easy, thanks to the newly revised Best Hikes with Children in New Jersey.
• Asbury Park Press - April 1, 2005
  Take a hike has taken on a new meaning, thanks to writer/photographer Arline Zatz.
• Trentonian - April 1, 2005
  Anyone looking for a way to entertain children outside once the weather warms up should scan through this book.
• Real Simple - June 28, 2005
  Back in the day, you loved hiking, but lately the only communing with nature you do is during play dates in the park. Get back to the woods with your kids (and pry them away from SpongeBob for a while) with the Best Hikes with Children series.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2005, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 256

Price: $15.95

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Features 75 hikes.

Includes 75 photos.

Features a detailed area map for every trail listed.

Pennsylvania, with literally thousands of miles of hiking trails and sprawling woods rich in both beauty and history, is an ideal place for family hiking. The latest in our popular children's hiking series, Best Hikes with Children in Pennsylvania gives the lowdown on exploring the great outdoors of Pennsylvania with kids of all ages, from infants to teens.

These 75 family-friendly trails are easily accessible. Included are both popular and lesser-known trails such as Northeast Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park, Conservation Island Trail in Promised Land State Park, Canyon Vista in World's End State Park, and many more.

Each hike description features information on trail difficulty, length, distance, elevation gain, and estimated hiking time. Also included are recommendations on the best season to hike each region, detailed area maps, essentials to bring along, and locations of nearby restrooms and drinking water.

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• Real Simple - June 28, 2005
  Back in the day, you loved hiking, but lately the only communing with nature you do is during play dates in the park. Get back to the woods with your kids (and pry them away from SpongeBob for a while) with the Best Hikes with Children series.
• Cindy Ross & Todd Gladfelter, authors
  This book has a wealth of great hikes for kids. Even though we've hiked extensively in Pennsylvania, Sally's book has shown us a ton of new places to go, all with wonderful things to teach kids and help them learn to love the outdoors....we'll use this book a lot!

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1996, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 256

Price: $14.95

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Best Hikes with Children,
Utah
by Maureen Keilty

Enticing selection of 83 easy, moderate, and challenging hikes.

Ten percent of royalties will be donated in support of the preservation of Utah's natural treasures.

Provides information blocks that list the type of hike, level of difficulty for children, best times to go, and distance.

Includes appendix of barrier-free trails

Offers turnarounds, good places to cut the hike short, and still have a satisfying outing.

Written by a naturalist who has tested these trails with her own children, Best Hikes with Children in Utah is the perfect resource for families eager to explore the state's scenic mountain slopes and colorful desert canyons. It's packed with ways to make every hike a fun and fascinating experience for your children, with environmental close-ups and tips on keeping kids involved.

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• Deseret News, Salt Lake City
  If you have young children and like to hike, this book is a must.
• Salt Lake Tribune
  Keilty's book is an excellent addition to your Utah outdoors library and will open many hiking opportunities for adults and kids.
• Provo Daily Herald
  A valuable guide to Utahans, it's also bound to lead more out-of-state hikers to experience local trails.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2000, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 272

Price: $14.95

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Best Hikes with Children,
Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine
by Cynthia C. Lewis & Thomas J. Lewis

81 hikes (VT:23, NH:30, ME:28) chosen for kid appeal.

Difficulty of one to three hiking boots provided for each hike.

Illustrated with 59 photos and 65 maps.

Distance, hiking time, seasonal considerations, and elevation changes included for every hike.

Experienced authors and parents, Cindy and Tom Lewis know how to get the troops out of the house and onto the best trails in New England for family adventure! Choose from day hikes or overnighters to explore spectacular views, gushing waterfalls that empty into swimming holes, and tide pools among ancient sea caves and ocean waves. Practical information on trail elements helps parents pick a suitable trip for their toddlers or teens, and expert tips on keeping kids entertained and enthusiastic are offered for every hike.

Cynthia and Tom Lewis are the authors of Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island and Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills & Hudson River Valley.

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• Tim Clark, Yankee Magazine
  Cindy and Tom Lewis know New England, they know hiking, and they know kids. This is a valuable and encouraging guide for parents.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2000, 2nd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 272

Price: $16.95

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Best Hikes with Dogs,
New Hampshire & Vermont
by Lisa Densmore

Trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends.

Terrain that's hazard free and easy on the paws.

On most trails, no leashes required and no large crowds.

Lisa Densmore hiked more than 300 miles in New Hampshire and Vermont mostly with her faithful trail companion Bravo, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, but also with other dogs, while researching this book. Here she shares her favorite trails of easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through canine-centric eyes. These hikes will delight both you and your pet with panoramic views, long ridge walks, lush forests, and pristine lakes.

Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch, including the Ten Canine Essentials, a doggy first aid kit, and a Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.

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• New Hampshire To Do - December 7, 2005
  Looking for the perfect gift for the dedicated dog-lover, or well, dog? Check out the new book, Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont.Who can resist this guidebook, starring Bravo on the cover? Let him lead you and your canine companion on your next hike!
• Vermont Sports - May 24, 2006
  The publishers couldn't have found a better author for this bookJudging by the author's attention to detail, you can rest assured that every hike has been meticulously researched and chosen with care for your canine companion. Anyone who hikes with dogs would benefit from this book. And not only are the trails good for dogs, you'll like them, too.
• KidsVT - May 24, 2006
  A great resource for any type of dog and owner.
• The Critter Exchange - September 27, 2005
  A bible for all who love to hike in New England with their canine companions.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 2005, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 256

Price: $16.95

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Bicycling with Children,
A Complete How-To Guide
by Trudy E. Bell with Roxana K. Bell

Answers real questions from real parents:

• I want to take my 18-month old son on my bike, but how can I possibly lug him, his diaper bag, and a picnic lunch?
• Our five-year old is visually handicapped. Is it true even blind kids can ride bikes?
• How can I get my 15-year old to ride safely?

There are dozens of questions parents ask when thinking about introducing cycling to their children: How do I ride with a baby?; What do I need to look for in a child's first bike?; How do I get my kids to wear a helmet, even when I'm not around?; How can I convince my children that it's not uncool to ride safely? Drawing on her years of experience as well as from interviews with bicycle shop owners and mechanics, family cycling organizations, instructors, manufacturers, parents and kid, Bell answers all these questions, and many, many more.

Beginning with the basics of good features for a parent's bicycle, Bell moves on to cover such topics as: toddlers as bicycle passengers; parent-child tandem cycling; buying and caring for children's bikes; teaching kids to ride; teaching traffic safety; ideas for successful and creative family rides; preventive riding techniques and handling injuries. A chapter on bicycling for children with challenges offers information on adaptive equipment and creative suggestions such as using a tandem cycle so a visually impaired child can ride with the family. For older children, Bell offers ideas and resources for racing, touring, cycling clubs, and even how to incorporate biking into a summer or weekend job. A bibliography provides parents with additional resources for each of the main topics.

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• We magazine
  Invaluable information for all young riders.
• Dennis Coello's, America by Mountain Bike
  Trudy Bell knows her subject - from the ground up. Well written, amazingly thorough!
• Daniel D'Ambrosio, editor, Adventure Cyclist
  Trudy Bell knows that parents who ride with their children have the experience of their lives. Her comprehensive and helpful guide tells you everything you need to know to get started.

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1999, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224

Price: $14.95

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Camping & Backpack with Children
by Steven Boga

Practical advice on exploring the outdoors with kids.

Tips on combining fun with learning.

Informative photos and drawings.

Exploring the wonder and beauty of the great outdoors is often one of the most joyful experiences parents can share with their children. It is also an ideal way to stress the importance of respecting wildlife and protecting the environment, leaving kids with valuable insights into the natural world and their place in it. And introducing youngsters to nature can give them a distinct advantage when they begin to study botany, geology, zoology, and natural history in years to come. For parents and others looking for guidance in the challenging but enjoyable undertaking, Camping and Backpacking with Children is an invaluable resource.

This handy how-to book starts by helping parents develop a "teaching philosophy" based on getting kids to ask the relevant questions on their own, through the use of educational games, books and props. Exploring nature in the backyard or in neighborhood parks is the next step; the book then moves on to detail the nuts and bolts of trail life. Handling a pack, setting up camp, and navigating in the wilderness are covered in thorough detail, with the main focus always placed on methods for making the outdoor experience enjoyable for both parent and child. Special emphasis is placed on safety and environmentally responsible activities; other highlights include suggestions on generating enthusiasm for the trip, making the best use of time before and after the adventure, respecting wildlife, and encouraging youngsters' curiosity. The author combines lessons learned through his 35 years of camping and backpacking with tips and anecdotes gathered from rangers, campers, hikers, and other visitors to national parks, forests, and wilderness areas.

Publisher: Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA

Publication Date: 1995, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5" x 8"

Pages: 256

Price: $19.95

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Camping with Kids,
The Complete Guide to Car, Tent, and RV Camping
by Goldie Gendler Silverman

Includes Expert Advice from kid and parent campers alike, Quick Quizzes to help you choose the best camping style for your comfort, and Checklists to keep you on-track and organized.

Descriptions of camp activities and games to keep young ones involved and entertained; recipes for easy meals to cook outdoors.

Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book. Novice and experienced campers alike will find the tips in Camping with Kids invaluable.

Whether car, tent, or RV-camping, you will find everything you need to know from preparing your family for a camping trip, to setting up camp, to what to do if things should go awry. It also tells you how to step beyond car camping into backpacking, canoe touring, and other extended adventures

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• John McKinney, Author of The Joy of Hiking: Hiking The Trailmaster Way
  "Leave no child behind" is the message of this introduction to the joys of camping with kids. If you think camping with your kids could be fun (or even if you have your doubts), this engaging guide will make a believer out of you.

Publisher: Wilderness Press, Berkeley, CA

Publication Date: 2006, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 250

Price: $16.95

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Canadian Rockies with Kids,
Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children
by Scott Regehr and Philip Smith

Canadian Rockies with Kids is a multi-activity travel book emphasizing fun, adventure, and cultural education.

A section of travel essentials lists all the details parents need to consider when planning a trip, including whats needed to make sure children enjoy it.

Sample itineraries spark ideas for trips that families can enjoy together.

The book is filled with spectacular images by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Philip Smith.

Whether families want to hike, bike, ski, or climb, the Canadian Rockies stretching north from Glacier National Park in Montana to northeastern British Columbia are one of the best places to seek out rewarding experiences with children. In Canadian Rockies with Kids, Scott Regehr and Philip Smith describe the many outdoor adventures and trips that families can take, from skiing in Canmore to relaxing in Radium Hot Springs to mountain biking near Jasper and visiting Banff. Following a general description of a particular town or area, the book includes an extensive list of activities with a mix of the best cultural, educational, and sporting things to do.

Publisher: PKS Media Inc., Canmore, AB, Canada

Publication Date: 2005, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224, full color

Price: $24.95

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Cooking in a Can
More Campfire Recipes for Kids
by Katherine L. White

Cooking in a Can is the perfect activity book for kids who love to camp and cook! Cooking in a Can follows Cooking on a Stick (now over 63,000 copies sold), and introduces dozens of techniques for cooking outside. Author Kate White shows kids the beauty of cooking over a campfire, with dozens of delicious and easy recipes like Hot Rock Chicken and Wilderness Wonder Chocolate Cake. From cooking in a can to cooking in a paper bag to cooking on a rock, this activity book produces scrumptious results that kids of all ages will enjoy.

Also included are dozens of related activities to keep kids busy, such as making a family banner to identify your camp, planning menus, and organizing cooking supplies and groceries. There are also tips on natural refrigeration, food storage, and camp clean up.

Chapters include topics such as:
• Planning & Packing
• Setting Up Camp
• Campfires
• Cooking on Outdoor Stoves
• Cooking in a Can
• Cooking in a Paper Bag or Paper Cup
• Cooking in Leaves
• Hot Rock Cooking
• Pit Cooking
• Solar Oven Cooking
• Spit Cooking
• Dutch Oven Cooking

Katherine White is a high school tutor for ESL students. She is a graduate of University of Colorado-Boulder, and lives in Louisville, Colorado.

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 2006, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 64

Ages: 6 and up

Price: $9.95

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Cooking on a Stick
Campfire Recipes for Kids
by Linda White

With sensible and sensitive safety-first recipes, this upbeat book guides kids through the fun and rewarding process of campfire cooking. Whether they're at a campground with other campers, in the forest with a Scout group, or simply in their own backyard with their family, they'll become familiar with all the basic methods for successful outdoor cooking. Three cooking methods are explained with recipes given for each: cooking on a stick, in a pouch, and on the grill.

Chapters include topics such as:

• Campfires
• Cooking Equipment
• Packing List
• Cooking on a Stick
• Cooking in a Pouch
• Cooking on a Grate or Grill
• Tasty Snacks and Trail Food
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 1996, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 48

Ages: 7 and up

Price: $9.95

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Extreme Kids,
How To Connect With Your Children Through Today's Extreme (and Not So Extreme) Outdoor Sports
by Scott Graham

A guide to how to get started and how to stay safe including advice from experts, river guides, outfitters, and climbing instructors.

Extreme Kids includes riveting first-person accounts, unusual yet captivating subject matter, and list of 125 must-do family outdoor adventures.

This book has national appeal for people of all ages who want to do things together with their kids.

Includes 125 outrageous family adventures.

Whether you're a longtime outdoorsperson looking to get your kids involved in the activities you loved B.C. (Before Children), or have no outdoor experience but want to enjoy a new sport alongside your children, Extreme Kids will take the whole family on an adventure. Learn the basics of outdoor sports, some extreme (whitewater rafting, kiteboarding, backcountry skiing), and some less so (day hiking, peak bagging, flatwater canoeing), and how to share them with your kids. The book also includes practical and philosophical reasons for family outdoor adventuring. It's never too early to hit the trail (or the river, or the vertical wall) with your kid-each section has an easier version of an extreme sport to get the family's feet wet before diving in.

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• Mark Jenkins, Columnist, Outside magazine
  You want your kids to have character confidence, and courage, then by God banish Xbox, Nintendo, and Game Boy and take them on an Adventure. How? Where? When? The answers are all here. Someone finally distilled the fundamentals--both psychological and practical--of taking kids kayaking and climbing, surfing and skiing, scuba diving and kiteboarding. I wish I'd had this book 10 years ago.

Publisher: Wilderness Press, Berkeley, CA

Publication Date: 2006, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 256

Price: $16.95

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Fishing in a Brook
Angling Activities for Kids
by Lawson Drinkard

This brightly illustrated guide packed with fun fish facts and activities offers budding fisher-folk lots of helpful advice on the hows, whys, whats, and wheres of fishing for sport or fun. Learn about the equipment you'll need, how to bait and cast, what types of fish you might catch, and what to do with your catch. So, turn the pages and get ready to cast out on your own fishing adventure.

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 1999, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 64

Ages: 6 and up

Price: $9.95

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Fit & Pregnant,
The Pregnant Woman's Guide to Exercise
by Joan Marie Butler, RNC, CNM

Learn how to stay fit during your pregnancy. This completely-revised new book is packed with advice from Joan Butler, an experienced nurse-midwife who is a mother of two and an athlete. In addition, dozens of mothers share their stories of exercising during pregnancy. Fit & Pregnant has already help thousands of active women.

** From the January 2007 Midwest Book Review**
"Now in a revised and expanded edition, Fit & Pregnant: The Pregnant Woman's Guide to Exercise presents the medically sound advice of nurse, midwife, athlete, and mother of two Joan Marie Butler for pregnant women of all backgrounds. Though Fit & Pregnant pays especial attention to the concerns of highly athletic women and particularly professional athletes, the needs, concerns, body changes, and exercise guidelines for all pregnant and postpartum women regardless of background are covered. Fit & Pregnant explores the beneficial effects exercise can have on the pregnant body, from types of exercise that can reduce the risk of postpartum urinary incontinence to general health and fitness promotion. Fit & Pregnant also covers which specific exercises are best avoided particularly in the second trimester onward, how to lift weights safely, and how to scale back particularly intense regimens - pregnant women are advised to train not for professional competition, but rather specifically for the "event" of delivering a healthy baby. Also discussed at length are the changes a pregnant woman's body goes through, what to expect and prepare for, and means to maximize health and safety throughout the experience. Enthusiastically recommended for expectant mothers everywhere."

Active women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy know that staying fit is good for them and their baby. This book will help them understand the tremendous changes that their body is experiencing and how they can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after their pregnancy. They will hear from women like themselves -- how they maintained their fitness during pregnancy and how they stayed fit after the baby.

Activities covered include: stretching, Pilates, Yoga, Aerobics, weight training, running, walking, hiking, swimming, cycling, nordic skiing, and snowshoeing.

In Fit & Pregnant, you will learn how:

• physical activity may affect your ability to get pregnant,
• your body changes over the next nine months,
• your baby is affected by the exercise you do,
• exercise needs to be modified during pregnancy,
• other mothers stayed fit during their pregnancies.
Reviews:

• Sylvia Klein Olkin, MS Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness Newsletter
  Finally there is a terrific book for active women ... who want to keep up their workouts throughout their pregnancies and postpartum.
• Kristen J. Kratzert, MD, F.A.C.O.G.
  Fit & Pregnant provides a compassionate and rational approach to the subject of exercise and pregnancy.

Publisher: Vitesse Press, Montpelier, VT

Publication Date: 2006, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 7" x 10"

Pages: 192

Price: $17.95

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Kids in the Wild,
A Family Guide to Outdoor Recreation
by Cindy Ross & Todd Gladfelter

Does the thought of trekking with a three-year-old strike you as less-than-thrilling? What about a canoeing trip with a crew of teenagers? Now you can learn how to plan successful wilderness adventures for any age group. This parent and caregiver's "must-have" guide gives you suggestions on the best outdoor activities for your family, youth group or camp, from backpacking and camping to boating, biking, and skiing, and includes invaluable advice on equipment, safety issues, and more!

Reviews:

• Maureen Keilty, Author, Best Hikes with Children in Utah
  Kids in the Wild is a comprehensive, yet personable guidebook for parents unwilling to set aside their camping gear while their family is young. The book is a great resource for backcountry veterans and parents new to outdoor recreation who are eager to enjoy hiking, camping, biking, skiing, or horsepacking with their children.
• Claire Martin, The Denver Post
  Kids in the Wild offers practical, solid advice on hiking and camping with children. Ross and Gladfelter have produced a guide that will comfort and inspire parents intimidated by the idea of taking their babies or toddlers on backpacking trips, and their enthusiasm will bolster the confidence of seasoned backpackers eager to introduce their children to the trails.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA

Publication Date: 1995, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Pages: 240

Price: $12.95

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Kids on the Trail!
Hiking with Children in the Adirondacks
by Rose Rivezzi & David Trithart

how to get to the trailheads

addressing the needs of children of all ages

round-trip distances

keeping the experience enjoyable

elevation changes

camping with children

trail etiquette

wildlife and seasonal considerations

safety issues

special cautions and regulations

Describes 62 hikes, treks, and opportunities to explore with children on trails throughout the Park. The book provides anecdotes, planning information, and practical tips for addressing the needs of children of different ages as they and their adult companions take to the trails. Each trail description notes how to get to the trailhead, the round-trip distance, and, where pertinent, the ascent involved. Includes page maps, photographs, and illustrations by the authors' children.

Publisher: Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake George, NY

Publication Date: 1997, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 5.5" x 8.5"

Pages: 176

Price: $12.95

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Paddling with Kids,
AMC Essential Handbook for Fun and Safe Paddling
by Bruce Lessels & Karen Blom

In this easy-to-use book, Bruce Lessels and Karen Blom share their expertise and experience as parents, whitewater paddlers, and owners of Zoar Outdoor, where they have developed paddling instruction courses and programs for children ages 8 to 18. Parents and youth instructors alike will appreciate their practical advice on everything from getting children excited about paddling and choosing the right gear to teaching proper stroke techniques. Special features include comprehensive how-to information on strokes, skills, safety, and trip planning; anecdotes from paddling experts; an appendix listing camps, schools, and community-based paddling programs nationwide; and games that combine fun and skill development.

Reviews:

• Tim Jackson, Editor, Canoe & Kayak
  Bottom line: If you want to get your child involved in paddlesports, this book is the place to start.

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, MA

Publication Date: 2001, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 168

Price: $14.95

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Sleeping in a Sack,
Camping Activities for Kids
by Linda White

From the team that brought you the deliciously successful Cooking on a Stick comes even more outdoor fun for kids. It 's all here! You'll find out how to have a fun, well-planned, and adventurous camping trip--whether that trip is a night in the backyard or two weeks in the woods. And it's filled with lively illustrations, how-to diagrams, and packing lists.

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 1998, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 64

Ages: 6 and up

Price: $9.95

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Ticks
and What You Can Do About Them
by Roger Drummond, Ph.D.

Ticks and the diseases they carry present a risk to anyone who enjoys being in the out-of-doors. Knowing more about ticks can give you the insight you need to help protect you and your family from them.

This compact, authoritative guide describes which areas of the U.S. have the greatest danger of tick-carried diseases; tips on preventing tick encounters with proper clothing and repellents; best methods of tick removal; and the latest information on tick-carried diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, including symptoms and treatment. The third edition presents current information on new tick-carried diseases and tick control methods.

If you're planning to travel or live in a place where ticks are found, you'll find this book indispensible.

Publisher: Wilderness Press, Berkeley, CA

Publication Date: 2004, 3rd edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 4" x 7"

Pages: 72

Price: $7.95

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Trekking on a Trail
Hiking Adventures for Kids
by Linda White

If you would like to go somewhere you've never been, this book will help you be well prepared for your adventure. Complete with recipes, equipment lists, and activities to do along the trail, this book is the perfect hiking companion for a young adventure.

Reviews:


• Morning News from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
  This fun, smartly illustrated little book is one of a series geared for kids 6 and older. "Hiking is adventure," writes author Linda White. "It takes you to places no roads go, to mountaintops where you can see forever....to caves that are home to fish with no eyes". Rikki Raccoon helps young explorers read a map, read the weather,fix a first-aid kit, deal with ticks and poison ivy, skip rocks, cook, keep a hiking journal, learn animals by their tracks. Whew. And what fun!

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 2000, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 64

Ages: 6 and up

Price: $9.95

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Wishing on a Star
Constellation Stories and Stargazing for Kids
by Fran Lee

If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty.

The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand.

Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars.

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Salt Lake City, UT

Publication Date: 2001, 1st edition

Cover Type: paperback

Book Size: 6" x 8"

Pages: 64

Ages: 6 and up

Price: $9.95

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