The idea of this book took root about fifty years ago. A 6-year old boy, taking a walk with his father in a city park, called out, "Daddy, look in this hole. There is an acorn and a pinecone. They must be friends," AND THEY ARE! IN: THE ADVENTURES OF ACORN AND PINECONE. These stories, told to dozens of "little people," since then, give human names to many creatures, both above and below ground. Some of them are: Mrs. Fruitsnips, Father Corn, Tessy Termite, Roly Poly and Mayor Catalpa. Each story carries an imbedded moral and/or ethical value. It is humorous, serious and wonderfully illustrated, and a complete fantasy from the mind of the author who is now 87 and the father of that little boy.

These fun-filled nature activities open up a world of scientific exploration for young children. Organized by science concept, each activity has information on describing how it connects to other curriculum areas, plus an assessment component and related science standards.

Can you hear the call of the wild? It may be closer than you think! This handbook is ideal to discover how to track animals, make an insect hotel, construct a den, navigate using the stars, search for fossils, and more! Packed with wild activities, useful tips, cool facts and space to document your own notes, readers can never get bored. Contents include: Seeking adventure?; Tell a spooky campfire story; Create a campfire story; Animal identification guide; Campfire cooking; Go mothing; Come forth brave adventurer; How to build a fire; Cloudspotting; Make an insect hotel; Be an animal poop detective; How to tie knots; Assemble a survival kit; Build a den; Phases of the moon; Which animal adventurer are you?; Make a butterfly feeding station; Make rock art; Navigate using the stars; Go foraging; Make nettle tea; Go blackberrying; Go birdwatching; Feed the birds; Discover trees; Create leaf art; Mythical creatures; Adventure bucket list; Survive a desert island; Give geology a go; Dig for fossils; Make your own fossils; Great adventurers; Find your way; Create a treasure map; Build an obstacle course; Make a sundial; Make a weather vane; Wildlife watch; Be an aircraft engineer; My adventure goals; Make discoveries; Grow your own veg; Easy recipes; Set up a scavenger hunt; Wilderness wish list; Space explorers; Survival tips; Outdoor survival quiz; Make a hammock; What kind of explorer are you?

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is a brand-new action-packed video game and toy experience. This official guide is the definitive source for all the realms and characters of the Skylanders universe. At 176 pages, this guide is packed full of secrets and tips for navigating this exciting new world. Includes a full-color pullout poster.

"Follow along with Little Fox as he plans a surprise picnic for his friend Owl,"--

When Sherlock, a fun, lovable, and energetic beagle pup, is adopted from a shelter in the city, he doesn't know what kind of life awaits him. His new family lives out in the country. As he settles into country living, daily life becomes one grand adventure after another. There are so many new things and places to explore. Sherlock learns about his new home and gets to meet all of his new neighbors, which include everything from squirrels to porcupines! But Sherlock's adventures don't end there. As spring break approaches, Sherlock's family decides it's the perfect time to take an exciting camping trip. They'll ride trains and camp out near a historic lumber mill. With Sherlock's amazing sense of smell, they may even find buried treasure! In this collection of short stories, you can join Sherlock and his family for fun, mystery, and adventure as they explore the world around them.