Everybody Loves Grace

Everybody Loves Grace
Author: Katy McQuaid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948512114

It's time to leave Pennsylvania and Grace says goodbye to her special friend, Nathan. Grace shares the next part of her road trip adventure to Washington, DC and Virginia. She also visits where her mommy used to work in Virginia.

The Sun Is a Compass

The Sun Is a Compass
Author: Caroline Van Hemert
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0316414433

For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel

The Washington Adventure

The Washington Adventure
Author: Ruth Pelz
Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2002-12-12
Genre: Washington (State)
ISBN: 9780879059866

The Washington Adventure is a 4th grade Washington history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Washington State Social Studies Curriculum and teaches geography, history, economics, and government. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. The student edition has many features such as Places to Locate, Terms to Understand, primary sources, maps and timelines that engage students in influential people and periods or events that have influenced Washington history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Natural Washington Chapter 2 Native Americans Chapter 3 Explorers and Fur Traders Chapter 4 Missionaries and Pioneers Chapter 5 Washington Becomes a State Chapter 6 Beginning the Twentieth Century Chapter 7 Modern Times Chapter 8 Earning a Living Chapter 9 Government for All of Us

Spy for George Washington

Spy for George Washington
Author: Jay Leibold
Publisher: Bantam Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1985
Genre: Adventure
ISBN: 9780553251340

You are a spy for the Colonists in the Revolutionary War. You've been entrusted with a special task: obtain the British plans and bring them back to General George Washington. But enemy patrols are everywhere.

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts
Author: Amber Casali
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2018-04-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680510614

This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington’s Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts include: 44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season Only lookouts that are still standing—no hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete! Routes are not technical—hikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunch Lookout history, anecdotes, and full-color photos throughout Each lookout description features the year it was constructed; access details, including overnight stays and winter access; location and land manager; roundtrip distance on trail; trail elevation gain; lookout’s elevation; map info; trailhead GPS coordinates; information about any permits or fees; and driving directions to the trailhead. Introductory chapters provide an overview of Washington State’s lookouts, as well as information about their upkeep, lookout architectural types, and general hiking tips, while an appendix provides an overview to a handful of additional lookouts in the state that are not hikable.

Wilderness Adventure Camp

Wilderness Adventure Camp
Author: Frank Grindrod
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1635861527

Whether in the rugged backcountry or a suburban backyard, kids can experience the sense of personal independence and self-confidence that come from outdoor proficiency, while also developing a deeper connection to and understanding of the natural world. With this skills-based book, kids learn essential safety and survival tips and bushcraft that they need to have a safe wilderness experience. Led by outdoor leader Frank Grindrod of Earthwork Programs, every turn of the page takes kids on another stage of the journey. They learn how to pack for the outdoors, navigate using a map and a compass, choose and set up a campsite, handle and use a knife properly, build a fire, tie different types of knots, make a lean-to out of sticks and leaves, and cook over an open fire. This guide teaches more than just outdoor know-how; it fosters appreciation for the natural world and pride in knowing how to use its resources as a tool for survival and adventure.

I am George Washington

I am George Washington
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525428488

Children will want to read about our first president while discussing the presidential elections. This is the ninth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series that inspires while it informs and entertains. (Cover may vary) George Washington was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country’s first president. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: George Washington's courage to set off a new course is highlighted here. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Weird Washington

Weird Washington
Author: Jeff Davis
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1402745451

Each fun and intriguing volume offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don't venture. These unique travel guides are chock-full of information about oddball curiosities, ghostly places, local legends, and peculiar roadside attractions.

Hiking Washington

Hiking Washington
Author: Oliver Lazenby
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 149304124X

Lace up your boots and sample more than fifty hikes in spectacular Washington, with its densely forested trails, abundant wildlife, lush foliage, and hundreds of miles of cascading streams. Inside this new edition you’ll find up-to-date trail information, detailed maps, and clear directions from major access points, as well as information on nearby lodging, restaurants, and events. Whether you’re a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you’ll find traisl suited to every ability and interest throughout Washington state. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons An index of hikes by category, including easy day hikes and hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout