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Kids book
This is really a pamphlet not even a booklet.It is published by a company specializing in children's books but no note of this was mentioned in the ad.Unfortunate. ... Read more

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“Anglers” come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, and can find myriad places to practice their favorite sport. Are you one? You are if you’ve ever gone fishing. And with more than 34 million licensed anglers in the United States, it’s easy to see why fishing is our number one outdoor sport!

In H is for Hook: A Fishing Alphabet, seasoned angler Judy Young tackles topics such as types of lures, where to fish, and what equipment you will need, along with the basics of cleaning, filleting, and cooking your final catch. And since every fisherman loves to brag about the “one that got away,“ she includes suggestions on how to capture your fishing memories through journals and photography.

For anglers everywhere, reading H is for Hook is the next best thing to being at the end of a fishing pole waiting to land that big one.

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Customer Reviews (47)

Could be sub-titled: Three Felonies a Day
This is an extraordinary book - written before TV invaded our homes.Reading this book was a bit sad - the skills assumed of a 12 year old boy then are rare today; even among scouts and free range kids.

As with the Dangerous Book for boys; it is not a book that you can hand to a child and expect them to be able to follow or remain interested in.Once they have completed a few projects and discovered the joy of doing something themselves even though it is difficult then they will most likely continue these types of activities.

WARNING: if you do not trust your child with their own pocket knife you will probably not get the full benefit of this book!

Learning more about BSA
This is a good look into the brain of Daniel Carter Beard! I respect the man

Favorite book as a kid and taught me allot of usefull things that most aren't taught today
This book can occupy a kid for almost their entire childhood with the ideas inside meanwhile teaching them allot of things that most kids in today's world never do. Now i hear allot of people talking about supposed racial slurs, yet there are no slurs at all, simply the terminology is of a different era. The book never uses the N word, but things like colored people which was the appropriate term in that era that was NOT derogatory. This book enthralled me from the first time i found it buried in our bookshelf and still does, i use it as a reference on how to make proper knots, or cool project ideas, finding ways to have a little adventure in my life. You will find complex projects that require a month of work, or ones that take ten minutes, it is a must for any American boy who wants to be more than just a gameboy kid who if stuck in a tight situation has no survival skills outside of suburbia.

awesome book for boys
Thank you so much for this book. I bought it as a gift for my duaghter's newborn son. My son-in-law read it cover to cover and said he can't wait to try out so many of the great outdoor and project oriented ideas in this book. It will become part of their library fro years to come.

Ameicana
I read this book in 5th grade when I checked it out of our school library. I remember needing to learn how to tie a certain knot which is why I checked it out. At the time I thought it was pretty interesting but I basically left most of it unread and returned it when my knot project was finished. Reading it later as an adult I wish that I had given it more attention when I was a kid because it is a wonderful book. It has a place in every home, particularly homes with children(big and small alike) Another interesting point is the languauge of the book. Being that it was written well over 100 yrs ago the book has a bit of a different dialect. However it's pleasant to read. It's nice to see even a book on leisure topics written more formally and it's a shame more books aimed at children and parents aren't written this way.
This book would be a great gift to any family looking to do something on a weekend other than watch TV. Books like this should be on the required reading list in elementary schools, not some of the garbage that's there now. ... Read more

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The mosquitoes are out and biting, the rain's coming down in buckets, and there's poison ivy on the trail. We're a long way from home and the food here stinks! Camp wouldn't be camp without troubles to share. But there are also new friends to make, adventurous trails to be climbed, and toasty evenings by the fire to enjoy (not to mention a fair bit of silliness). Classic camp-song favorites-from 'Rise and Shine' and 'Found a Peanut' to 'Kum Ba Yah'-and vibrant, folksy illustrations make this offering a musical walk through the campgrounds for generations to treasure. ... Read more

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Not as helpful as I'd hoped but still cute
This was more in a story fashion than an actual songbook. Though not what I'd expected, it's done well. ... Read more

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The perfect family getaway is closer than you think.

This easy-to-use, affordable guide helps parents transform their own backyards into unforgettable family escapes—from insect safaris to sports camps, artist colonies to pet parades and block parties.

• Great activities for kids of all ages—can be adapted for use by camp counselors, Scout and other group leaders, teachers, day-care workers, and home-schooling parents
• Provides the perfect alternative to vacations plagued by high gas prices, flight cancellations, and budgetary constraints
• Goes beyond the literal backyard to include other close-to-home adventures ... Read more

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Very pleased!
I ordered the book for my mother who had seen it at the local library. She was very pleased with the book and the good condition of the book. ... Read more

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Volcano! is a Capstone Press publication.

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Ready to enjoy nature's beauty as you paddle a canoe across a lake or down a river? ... Read more

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Some people catch fish for money, while others go fishing for fun. Discover the different types of saltwater fish and how anglers reel them in. ... Read more

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"bait and switch"
... that is what my clerk (and a patron at hand) said when I compared the two copies of our books with two different covers and inside it (because the party was going to take the two books out-- and initially it was the same book), the photos were on differing pages.
I explained, this is how books (different publication years, different covers, revised content, etc.) are sold...
after telling them this,
I had a hard time not being annoyed over this fact
and focus
on THE CONTENT
so I could read it unbiased,
and
review it
without prejudice.

Excellent book! I learned alot from it! I have no fishing experience,
and
I hope the "drag system" indicated on page 12
of (the one I initially read) : # ISBN-10: 1429608242
# ISBN-13: 978-1429608244

(see also: # ISBN-10: 073682412X
# ISBN-13: 978-0736824125)

... always works!
I do wish there was a photo of "gaff",
sinkers, bubblers
and though there is a photo of a depth finder,
when the maps, charts and GPS are
clearly mentioned,
it would have been nice to include photos,
especially for a child no less and an adult who is "just learning!"

An interesting, informative READ! ... Read more

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Here's Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten Path Ever feel frustrated by crowdedRV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook orbefore a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just thatfor more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is theircomplete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether you'replanning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stayin the wilderness, you'll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, findgreat campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in completeRV comfort and convenience. Increase your independence by learning how tocamp "off the grid" Save money by finding cheap or free campsitesanywhere even in large cities Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safetywhen camping in the boonies Learn how to conserve and manage electricity,water, and waste, and to establish reliable communications Enjoy the quiet,solitude, and beauty of nature by getting away from crowded RV campgrounds. ... Read more

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Somewhat Helpful
This book is somewhat helpful yet it is to the point of being to technical on the
electric system and the batteries not what most people are looking for.

Excellent & informative
People giving this a 1star rating need to get a clue!....book does cover things with a common sense point of view, but still very informative and well written.

Would be great for serious boondockers
Our intent is to boondock a couple days a week.I think this book is much more helpful for those who are really serious about long term boondocking.A lot of the information provided is on how to best supply your electricity needs.This didn't apply to us as we wouldn't boondock longer than our house battery would last.

If you want to boondock and watch TV/use your computer etc then you might find this information helpful.

The book does provide some places where a person can boondock.I wish it contained more information on BLM land and other details on places a person can boondock.

Overall we didn't feel like this book provided much useable information.

Not much new stuff.
Book is OK, but if you have read other RV books you probably have read the material in this book before.If you are new to RVing, it is a well written book and you will probably learn from it.

"OK"
I bought this book to learn more about how to boondock.Most of the suggestions were things I already knew.More than half of the book is devoted to the electrical system -- batteries, solar panels, inverters, wind generators, etc.(The author must have a strong interest in this subject.)If you are interested in this subject and are a newcommer, the book will be helpful.My own experience has been that even though I have solar panels at my home, when camping, you usually want to park in the shade under trees.While driving, your alternator does the charging.Also, as another reviewer mentioned, the list of boondocking locations was very minimal.
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Cooking in a Can is the perfect activity book for kids who love to camp and cook! The newest book in our successful children's activities series, Cooking in a Can follows Cooking on a Stick (now over 63,000 copies sold), and introduces dozens of techniques for cooking outside. Author Kate White shows kids the beauty of cooking over a campfire, with dozens of delicious and easy recipes like Hot Rock Chicken and Wilderness Wonder Chocolate Cake. From cooking in a can to cooking in a paper bag to cooking on a rock, this activity book produces scrumptious results that kids of all ages will enjoy.
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Fun book for kids
This is a fun book for kids.It was less detailed than I would have liked, but if you have a parent who knows what they are doing there are a lot of great ideas in this book.My kids love it, and I will keep looking and practicing to put some of these ideas and projects into play.There are many more ideas than just can cooking.Cooking on a rock, in a paper cup, in a pit, and in a homemade solar oven are also included.

Don't let the title fool you
I remember cooking meals in a can when I was little, so I was excited to order this book for my husband, who is our son's Cubmaster. However I was disappointed (and maybe I didn't read the reviews close enough) to find that there are very few actual recipes for cooking in a can.

Very cute, and useful too
This is a really cute and useful book.It has a lot of color illustrations to make it very attractive for a child to read.Also, the concept of cooking over your campfire -- or over several different types of home-made grills that they teach you how to make -- is fun and different.This actually seems to be book two of a series -- the first looks like it's called "Cooking on a Stick, Campfire recipes for kids" by Linda White.

Anyway, the chapters are as follows:

Planning and Packing (make a cooking apron)

Setting up Camp (with a craft for making a banner for your site)

Campires (make a wood carrier out of a sweatshirt, and make some different kinds of fire starters)

Cooking on Outdoor Stoves (make a tin-can grill, canyon sandwiches with English muffins, recipe for asparagus "forests")

Cooking in a (full-sized) garbage can (make a garbage can cooker, make a small "buddy" burner, pizza soup recipe, apple stampede recipe [which is just apple sauce])

Cooking in a paper bag or paper cup (recipe for rise 'n' shine breakfast [bacon and eggs in a bag], chocolate on a stick)

Cooking in Leaves and other foods (bean burgers recipe, bloomin' muffins [muffins you cook in orange peels! how cool!]

Hot rock cooking (sunrise toast and hot rock chicken)

Pit Cooking (fondue and cake)

Solar oven cooking (veggie pie and cookies with granola)

Spit cooking (mushrooms and kebobs)

Dutch oven cooking (stew and cake)

The recipes seem to be well explained and simple enough for kids who are the correct age to actually read the book.(Amazon lists ages 4-8, which from the kid-style illustrations seems right on.)The gimmick of cooking in the woods is fun and safety instructions are included and explained.For example, they explain what makes a good rock to cook on!And they include a long list of supplies and safety equipment, even explaining how to properly -- and safely -- douse a fire. They also cover "what is safe drinking water?" and how to build the perfect campfire.

For those of you who are Family Fun magazine fans, (I appreciate their crafts and clever ideas), for camping fans, and for cooking fans who would like to try something new with their kids, this book is a fun addition to your library. ... Read more

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Make a Big Splash This Summer! Learn dozens of essential Kidskillz, including how to build a fort, walk on your hands, make a great pizza, and stay cool (without a pool). Step-by-step instructions and hilarious illustrations show you how. ... Read more

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In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line. ... Read more

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Hunting with a bow and arrow involves skill and knowledge. Learn how to get a bow into a treestand and how to attract a deer once you get there. ... Read more

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With all our modern day creature comforts, it is easy to forget just how treacherous it can be in the great outdoors. 'Surviving in the Wild' looks at extreme situations where survival is at the top of the agenda and maggots are on the menu! Meet a man who

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Imagine the thrill of stirring up a pheasant that flies out of the tall grass. Quickly, you take aim at this rooster and strike him down. Interested in learning the basics of pheasant hunting? ... Read more

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In a chronicle of their canoe trip down the Delaware River from Hancock, New York, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a journalist and his teenage companion describe the events of their journey, the natural wonders of the river, and the personal challenges they must confront. ... Read more