Adam G Klein

Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics introduce the sport of camping. Topics include camping locations and set up, equipment, safety, cooking, wildlife, and etiquette. Readers will learn about camping in national parks, state parks, and backcountry sites. Tents, sleeping bags, and clothing are described in detail, and necessary tools such as compasses, maps, flashlights, and first-aid kits are discussed. Step-by-step instructions...

Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics introduce the sport of boating. Topics include boating activities, types of boats, safety, rules, and etiquette. Basic boat parts are discussed, and a two-page graphic feature presents different types of boat hulls. Motorboats, jet boats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats are described, as well as the history of sailing and the America's Cup. Safety topics include boat capacity, personal flotation...

Looks at the life of American artist Norman Rockwell, discussing his youth and education in New York, and the fame he gained through his idealized paintings of everyday people and scenes.

Looks at the life of American folk artist Grandma Moses, discussing her experiences growing up and living on a farm, and the unexpected fame she garnered after beginning to paint in her later years.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Vincent van Gogh, a nineteenth-century Dutch painter known for his use of color and distinctive brush strokes.

Discusses how to identify the seal shark, and where they live. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents What's lurking there beneath the ocean waters? Could it be a shark!? Sharks are among the fiercest creatures of the sea. This gripping series takes readers beyond the depths of their imaginations into the curious and sometimes frightening world of sharks. Readers will learn about sharks from their birth to death, how sharks hunt for food, and...

Discusses how to identify the mako shark, and where they live. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents What's lurking there beneath the ocean waters? Could it be a shark!? Sharks are among the fiercest creatures of the sea. This gripping series takes readers beyond the depths of their imaginations into the curious and sometimes frightening world of sharks. Readers will learn about sharks from their birth to death, how sharks hunt for food, and...

Discusses how to identify the thresher shark, and where they live. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents What's lurking there beneath the ocean waters? Could it be a shark!? Sharks are among the fiercest creatures of the sea. This gripping series takes readers beyond the depths of their imaginations into the curious and sometimes frightening world of sharks. Readers will learn about sharks from their birth to death, how sharks hunt for food,...

Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, and captivating graphics introduce the sport of fishing. This book explores fishing methods, equipment, and safety, as well as fish biology and habitats. Salt water, freshwater, and estuary fishing is discussed, as well as how water depth, oxygen levels, and ground cover affects where fish can be found. An informative sidebar explains how fish such as salmon adapt to both freshwater and salt water. Readers will...

Discusses how to identify the lantern shark, and where they live. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents What's lurking there beneath the ocean waters? Could it be a shark!? Sharks are among the fiercest creatures of the sea. This gripping series takes readers beyond the depths of their imaginations into the curious and sometimes frightening world of sharks. Readers will learn about sharks from their birth to death, how sharks hunt for food,...