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A guide to the history, landmarks, natural beauty and ecology, and diverse recreational opportunities of Washington, D.C., Tidewater Virginia, and eastern Maryland.
Author : John Bowen
Publisher : Sierra Club Books for Children
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 33,20 MB
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN :
A guide to the history, landmarks, natural beauty and ecology, and diverse recreational opportunities of Washington, D.C., Tidewater Virginia, and eastern Maryland.
Author : Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
Publisher :
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 25,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Chesapeake Bay Region (Md. and Va.)
ISBN :
Author : Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,17 MB
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781556508899
We travel to grow our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Travel Adventure Guides unique. The author is fascinated with these islands and her passion comes across in the text, which is lively, revealing and a pleasure to read. Detailed town and regional maps make planning day-trips or city tours easy. Adventures covered range from town sightseeing tours and nature watching to sea kayaking and mountain climbing excursions. Travelers looking for a more relaxed vacation may want to sign up for dance lessons and take part in the local Carnaval or join a local cycling club and tackle some of the most scenic areas - these cultural adventures will introduce you to the people and afford you a truly unique travel experience. This guide focuses on Curaçao primarily and is based on material found in our larger book, Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Pocket Adventures.
Author : Mark P. Donnelly
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 33,8 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0811748863
High adventure, dastardly deeds, and newly uncovered lore.
Author : Cindy Freland
Publisher :
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 24,5 MB
Release : 2021-06-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781954682016
Did you know you can dance, race, and play games while sitting in a wheelchair? Charlie quickly finds out from his friends, who are members of Activities for Wheelchair Users at Point Lookout State Park, Maryland, that it is possible to do just about anything. Olivia the Osprey and her high-flying friends, Ethan the Eagle, Sonnet the Swan, and Heath the Heron, help promote outdoor activity. They perform a spectacular sky dance with their group, The Winged Well-Wishers, to help children realize there is more to life than television, cell phones, and video games. This story is suggested for children 6-10 years old. 20 facts about ospreys are included. Check out all the books in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure series.
Author : Cindy Freland
Publisher :
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2015-10-25
Category :
ISBN : 9780692564684
The wind is blowing and the rain is falling. Will they find Andrea in time? Oakley the Oyster, Jordan the Jellyfish, and Curtis the Crab are on a Chesapeake Bay Adventure as they search for Andrea at Sandy Point State Park. The three friends are determined to ask her to help build an oyster shell wall at Terrapin Park. They must protect the beach, gazebo, foot bridges, and campground, before the impending hurricane destroys them. Learn about oysters from 20 facts at the end of the story. This is the fourth book in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure series and includes friends from the first story. Rich, colorful illustrations from artist, Jon C. Munson II, bring Oakley and his friends to life. Children from 6-10 years old will enjoy this story. Don't forget to check out all the books in the Chesapeake Bay Adventure Series, Jordan the Jellyfish, Curtis the Crab, and Heather the Honey Bee.
Author : Cindy Freland
Publisher :
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 19,2 MB
Release : 2016-10-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781941927847
"Let's play," said Chester the Chipmunk. But his friend, Carly, had plans to find a new home and she needs his help. Follow Chester, and his friends, as they help each other and experience a day of adventure near the pond at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Author : Cindy Freland
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781941927878
The special holiday meal Marco shares with Sienna the Sturgeon, Solomon the Shark, and Emberlyn the Eel, is cut short by falling water temperatures that threaten Marco's survival and force him to swim to warmer waters.
Author : Katie Marsico
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,11 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1624310613
A tour of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding area.
Author : Jon Coile
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1936236524
As a seven-year-old boy, Jon Coile dreamed of spending the summer sailing Author of Evolution of an Xmas Letter the Atlantic. He just couldnt get his friends to cooperate. Coile grew up and spent time on the water, and in Adventures in the Ditch, he shares one story of a family nautical adventure. Hoping to rekindle the wanderlust and excitement of earlier sailing experiences, Coile, his thirty-seven-year-old brother Andrew, and their eighty-one-year-old father Russell embark on a nine-day, 2,500-mile, round-trip voyage on the Intracoastal Waterwayfrom the Chesapeake Bay to Miami. Their refurbished vessel, the Griffin, throws them some curveballs, and the trio encounters other unexpected situations, calling for creative and whimsical solutions. More than a mere boat trip, Adventures in the Ditch presents a rich, warm, and personal story of family relationships. Praise for Adventures in the Ditch Jon Coiles action-packed account of a journey on the Inland Waterway with his elderly father beautifully captures the challenges of navigating and the tensile strength of family ties. Susan Moger, Former Senior Editor, Scholastic Inc.