Hiking
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
Whether it's a leisurely stroll through a national park or forest preserve, hiking can be a great activity for connecting with nature and keeping yourself healthy. Students will read and discover more about the proper equipment for hiking, as well as the health benefits of hiking.
- Hitting the Trail
- Getting Ready to Hike
- Safety on the Trails
- Environmental Responsibilities
- Health Benefits
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 6 |
Copyright | 2008 |
BISACS | JNF024040, JNF054000 |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
ISBN | 9781602790209 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2007-08-01 |
Author | John McKinney |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
Dewey | 796.51 |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 117813 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Author: John McKinney
John McKinney, “the trailmaster,†is the father of two kids who like to hike. He is also the author of The Joy of Hiking and about a dozen other books on hiking. Learn more about hiking on his Web site, www.thetrailmaster.com.
Content Adviser: Thomas Sawyer EdD
Professor of Recreation and Sports Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana