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Bonfires, S'mores, and More Outdoors

Explore the outdoors with your kiddo! This list of non-fiction books help with everything from survival camping to having an outdoor adventure right in your own back yard! Get out and explore s'more!

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  • From traditional outdoor skills to mudslides, this book has something for anyone at any level of skill in the outdoors.
    Book, 2020New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 2020. — j 613.69 SKREIN R
  • Backyard Adventure

    Get Messy, Get Wet, Build Cool Things, and Have Tons of Wild Fun! : 51 Free-play Activities

    Thomsen, Amanda
    This book isn't just about appreciating the outdoors, but is a tome full of various adventures and exciting activities all in the nature of your own back yard. It's all about kids making their back yard their own adventure.
    Book, 2019North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2019] — j 796.5083 THOMSEN
  • The Big Book of Nature Activities

    a Year-round Guide to Outdoor Learning

    Rodenburg, Jacob, 1960-
    When was the last time you identified a tree with your kiddos? Told a story out and about in nature, about nature? Found a craft or activity you love to do that appreciates natural wonders? This book has all of that an more!
    Book, 2016Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2016] — j 508 RODENBUR
  • "Rewild your life!" This outdoor educational book has tips, tricks, skills, observational journaling and more. It encourages you to go outside and learn from it.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Odd Dot, 2021. — j 796.51 DAVIS J
  • Forest Magic for Kids

    How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up An Elfin Picnic

    Spikol, Susie,
    From foraging for fairies to making your own wizard's staff, all you need is a bit of imagination and this book will take you on so many magical adventures inspired and within the outdoors.
    Book, 2025Kaysville, UT : Gibbs Smith, [2025] — j 790.1922 SPIKOL S
  • Forest School Adventure

    Outdoor Skills and Play for Children

    Walmsley, Naomi,
    Outdoors and play go hand in hand with this book. Every fun activity in here also teaches a skill, and an appreciation for the outdoors as well. There are many levels of activities included for all ages to enjoy.
    Book, 2018East Sussex : Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd., 2018. — j 371.384 WALMSLEY
  • Curious about the outdoors? This book from Highlights will help you observe, record, discover, and create things with the outdoors.
    Book, 2023Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Highlights Press, [2023] — j 796.5 HIGHLIGH
  • I Love Dirt!

    52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature

    Ward, Jennifer, 1963-
    All of the 52 activities within this book are created to be open ended for more imaginative play. They can be completed in many different nature environments, including local green spaces, or your own back yard.
    Book, 2008Boston : Trumpeter, 2008. — j 796.083 WARD J
  • The Outdoor Scientist

    the Wonder of Observing the Natural World

    Grandin, Temple,
    Multiple projects are included in this book inspire kids to create their own questions and find out more about nature by conducting individual nature experiments and more.
    Book, 2021New York : Philomel Books, 2021. — j 508 GRANDIN
  • A Stick Is An Excellent Thing

    Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play

    Singer, Marilyn
    While many books on this list are about exploring nature, this book of poetry takes a step back to appreciate all of the ways in which nature has created timeless childhood memories.
    Book, 2012Boston : Clarion Books, c2012. — j 811.54 SINGER M
  • This book is a poetic look at the family camping trip, and how there were challenges, successes, and good memories to be had by everyone.
    Book, 2001New York : Clarion Books, c2001. — j 811.54 GEORGE K

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