Outdoor Kids

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An imperative call to action” (Nick Offerman) to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside time and build tough, curious, competent kids—from the host of the Netflix series and...

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you found yourself lost and stranded in the middle of the wilderness on your next hunting trip? The Most Incredible Hunting Stories Ever Told details the intense struggles and the incredible determination to survive of more than ten hunters across the world who found themselves in the kinds of harrowing situations that all hunters fear and dread will never happen to them. You’ll read about: Jeremy Dickson, who was brutally attacked and mauled by a Grizzly Bear while elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming. Dan, a duck hunter who was ...

From Screen Time to Green Time is the life-changing resource for parents who want to shape or reshape their little one’s childhood and leave them feeling truly at peace.

Twelve-year-old Isaiah Rawlings wished for only one thing this summer, a camping trip outside of Kentucky. I’m so tired of camping in my backyard, he groaned. Isaiah pleads with his parents to reconsider their usual summer trip to dusty old museums and big cities.

Looking for that perfect summer distraction to get the kids out into the backyard? Learn how to set up a simple and inexpensive children’s mud kitchen in a day, allowing your children or grandchildren endless hours of plain and dirty backyard fun. Follow one father’s entertaining and informative attempt to get his children outside, offline, and into the mud. Author Jason Runkel Sperling takes us inside his experience creating a backyard mud kitchen for his two small children. Full of humor, parenting insight, and in-depth research, Sperling’s account will inspire you to create your ...

What if your child could confidently read a compass, find their way through the forest, and build a safe shelter—all while having the time of their life outdoors? This inspiring 2-book adventure bundle helps young explorers turn curiosity into courage and outdoor play into real-world skills. Designed for kids ages 8-12, it’s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and independence-building for Scouts, homeschoolers, and families who love the outdoors.

Ignite a love for soccer while building resilience, self-confidence, and life skills—without overwhelming kids with technical jargon. Are you looking for a way to spark your child’s passion for soccer and teach lessons that last a lifetime? This audiobook is crafted to inspire young listeners with stories they can relate to and guidance they can use every day.

Baseball iQ is the first book written directly to young baseball players who want to level up their game. With sections on baserunning, hitting, infield, outfield, pitching and catching, Baseball iQ is a fun and comprehensive guide to playing smarter baseball for kids and teenagers.

You drop your line in the lake and wait quietly. Soon you feel a tug. Do you have what it takes to reel in your big catch? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about freshwater fishing history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

This action-packed survival guide is the ultimate outdoor companion for young explorers who want to learn how to thrive in the wild! Whether your child is camping, hiking, or just playing outside, The Wilderness Survival Handbook for Kids teaches essential life-saving skills through fun, hands-on learning. With step-by-step instructions, adventure missions, and real survival techniques, this audiobook helps build confidence, creativity, and a love for the outdoors.

Help your young adventurer become a super problem-solver, handle the unexpected, and develop skills they can use for a lifetime. Turn screen time into fun outdoor learning and open up a world of exciting adventure for you and your child. This fun outdoor guide for ages 8-12 combines safety-first, age-appropriate learning with lots of interactive activities that can be done at home, on a trail, in a park, or on a camping trip.

You’re perched in a tree stand when a huge whitetail walks below you. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag this trophy buck? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about deer hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

Calvin never meant to become a careful observer of the natural world. All he wanted was to sail. With his loyal beagle Pudge by his side, Calvin begins renting a small sailboat from the local marina, setting out toward nearby islands just a few hours away. At first, the trips are simple—quiet sails, peaceful landings, time to explore and relax. But with every island they visit, Calvin starts to notice things he hadn’t before: unfamiliar plants, changing shorelines, quiet animals watching from a distance, and subtle signs of how land, water, wind, and life are deeply connected. As ...

What happens when a tablet battery dies… and real adventure begins? In Calvin & Pudge Go Screen-Smart, Calvin faces his greatest challenge yet — life without constant screen time. When a dead battery forces him outdoors, he and his loyal beagle, Pudge, discover something unexpected: the backyard isn’t empty. It’s alive. From treasure hunts and cardboard engineering disasters to backyard Olympics, rain-day forts, neighborhood missions, and the legendary defeat of the Boredom Monster, Calvin learns that being “screen-smart” isn’t about banning devices — it’s about balance. ...

There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history—and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.

Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.

Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.