In 'The Boy Scouts in the Saddle' by Robert Shaler, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the American West as a group of young Boy Scouts embark on a mission to uncover hidden treasures. The book is written in a fast-paced, adventurous style that captivates readers of all ages with its vivid descriptions of landscapes and heart-pounding action scenes. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this novel provides a window into the spirit of exploration and camaraderie that defined the Boy Scouts movement during this time. Shaler's attention to detail and immersive storytelling make this book a timeless classic in the adventure genre. Robert Shaler, a former Boy Scout leader himself, drew inspiration from his own experiences in scouting to craft a narrative that celebrates the values of courage, teamwork, and perseverance. His deep understanding of the organization's ethos shines through in the characters and their interactions, adding authenticity to the story. I highly recommend 'The Boy Scouts in the Saddle' to readers who enjoy tales of adventure, friendship, and discovery. Shaler's masterful storytelling and his dedication to accurately depicting the Boy Scouts make this book a must-read for anyone seeking an exciting and wholesome adventure novel.

Annie can hardly wait until Surprise, Jill's one-month-old foal, is big enough to ride. But when Annie falls off Splash during a riding lesson, the rattled Pony Scout has to decide whether or not to get back in the saddle. The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you're looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don't miss the Pony Scouts books. Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

A handbook for earning a Boy Scout badge in leatherwork. Includes information about care, tanning, braiding, and making your own leather.

Nov. 15, 1958. An arctic-like blizzard roars out of nowhere across the mild desert terrain of southern Arizona. Boy scouts are feared caught out in the open, perhaps buried under the three to seven feet of snowfall in the mountains. Cowboys urge their horses through the chest high snow, hikers push through monster snowdrifts, and helicopters hover at dangerous altitudes in their struggle to find the boys before they die.

A manual of past times, which includes instructions for making kites, fishing poles, a blow gun, boats, and theatrical costumes, and for raising dogs, stuffing animals, stocking an aquarium, and camping. Contains small sections on recreational mind-reading and fortune-telling.