S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet

by Helen Foster James, Lita Judge (Illustrator)

Overview

Next to baseball and fireworks on the Fourth of July, nothing else seems as American as the family camping trip.

From what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you get there, S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet takes readers on an A-Z trail exploring this outdoor pastime. Veteran camper Helen Foster James tackles topics such as unique camping environments, equipment necessities, famous conservationists, and national parks and other attractions. Whether your idea of "roughing it" is a blanket in your own backyard or the subarctic ecosystem of Alaska's Denali National Park, S is for S'mores is a fun and informative guide that is sure to help campers of all ages make the most of their wilderness adventures.

Includes fun camping activity and recipes!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585363025
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	05/01/2007
Series:	Sleeping Bear Alphabets - Sports
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Helen Foster James is a former teacher and coordinator of library media services. She received her doctorate from Northern Arizona University. She has published a number of books with Sleeping Bear Press, including: Welcome to the World; Grandma’s Christmas Wish; E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet; S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet; Little California; Little America; Paper Son: Lee’s Journey to America; Christmas With Auntie; and the whole Loves You! series. She enjoys taking long walks along the beach in San Diego.

Author and illustrator Lita Judge has a degree in geology from Oregon State University and has worked as an environmental geologist and a paleobotanist. Her fascination with dinosaurs led her to work on paleontology digs with the Tyrell Museum at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. Lita writes and illustrates children's books from her home in Peterborough, New Hampshire.