Field & Stream's Guide to Camping (Field & Stream's Guide to the Outdoors)

Nickens, T Edward

ISBN 10: 1482422980 ISBN 13: 9781482422986

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Camping is one activity that's much more fun when one has the right skills and know-how for the outdoors. Field and Stream's editors have collected 87 essential pieces of advice about camping that will make readers into leaders of the campground. Pitching a tent, making knots, building a fire, and cooking a delicious outdoor meal are all part of this wide-ranging guide. Visual aids and numbered directions make each skill comprehensible, while beautiful color photographs will inspire readers to pack up and head outside.

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Reviews

Gr 8 Up—This series will appeal to browsers who already have some background or experience with the topic. These aren't how-to manuals but rather an assortment of readable tips and anecdotes, usually accompanied by illustrations or photos. Along with more conventional topics, there's advice on how to deal with farting in close quarters, how to tell whether roadkill is safe to eat, and how best to dispose of toilet paper. The lack of organization limits the books' appeal for students. Moreover, these aren't practical manuals for those planning wilderness treks. Many of the suggestions seem aimed at mature audiences, especially those that involve driving or teaching a child how to hunt or fly fish. VERDICT Because these titles are excerpted from Nickens's Field &Stream: The Total Outdoorsman Manual (Weldon Owen, 2011), skip them if your library already owns the original.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1482422980
• ISBN 13: 9781482422986
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: Field And Stream Editors