Outdoor Kids

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An imperative call to action” (Nick Offerman) to get children off their screens and into nature, with tips for bonding activities that teach the importance of outside time and build tough, curious, competent kids—from the host of the Netflix series and...

We are living in highly evolved times. However, all the progress we enjoy come at a high cost, especially when it comes to our children’s ability to engage with the world around them. According to the Child Mind Institute, the average American child “spends about 4 to 7 minutes a day playing outside and over 7 hours a day in front of a screen”. That, in itself, is a significant cause for alarm. Playing outdoors isn’t just a great past-time, it’s also necessary for kids’ overall happiness, focus, and mental health.

From Screen Time to Green Time is the life-changing resource for parents who want to shape or reshape their little one’s childhood and leave them feeling truly at peace.

Help your young adventurer become a super problem-solver, handle the unexpected, and develop skills they can use for a lifetime. Turn screen time into fun outdoor learning and open up a world of exciting adventure for you and your child. This fun outdoor guide for ages 8-12 combines safety-first, age-appropriate learning with lots of interactive activities that can be done at home, on a trail, in a park, or on a camping trip.

Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.

You’re perched in a tree stand when a huge whitetail walks below you. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag this trophy buck? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about deer hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

Have you ever dreamed of embarking on epic outdoor adventures, where you’re the hero navigating the wild? Imagine mastering the skills to thrive in nature's playground—discovering hidden treasures, building shelters, and finding food in the wilderness. What if you could transform ordinary hikes into thrilling quests, all while learning essential survival skills? With "Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids," this dream can become a reality!

You’re hunting at the edge of a pond when a flock of mallards circles overhead. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag a few ducks? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about duck hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

Moses and Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guides! We know exactly how you feel. If you are reading this, you probably have a young athlete who struggles with in-game stress and maybe even sports performance anxiety. That is why this version was mostly written by Moses. As of the time of the writing of this book, Moses Horne is a 15-year-old elite athlete who can talk directly about the triumphs and struggles of working toward being mentally tough. This is the only book that I know of with input from an actual young athlete.

Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.

There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history—and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.

Behind every big-time soccer record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the field. From mind-boggling goals to the greatest fingertip saves, here are the record-setting moments that will keep soccer fans tuned in for more.

Going to a hockey game? Don't leave before the handshake line. And if you're in Detroit, be sure to buy an octopus before the game. But first, hit the ice to discover the ins and outs of good sportsmanship, good fun, and good luck in hockey. This book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the ice and in the stands.

Baseball iQ is the first book written directly to young baseball players who want to level up their game. With sections on baserunning, hitting, infield, outfield, pitching and catching, Baseball iQ is a fun and comprehensive guide to playing smarter baseball for kids and teenagers.

You drop your line in the lake and wait quietly. Soon you feel a tug. Do you have what it takes to reel in your big catch? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about freshwater fishing history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

Behind every big-time hockey record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the ice. From incredible scoring plays to the greatest goaltending performances, here are the record-setting moments that will keep hockey fans tuned in for more.

Are you searching for the perfect hockey book for kids filled with real-life sports heroes, powerful life lessons, and motivational messages? Inspirational Hockey Stories for Young Readers is a must-have for every young sports fan, athlete, parent, or coach who values the power of perseverance, courage, and teamwork. This engaging, action-packed collection of true hockey stories introduces readers to legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser, Sidney Crosby, Willie O’Ree, Mario Lemieux, Jarome Iginla, and P.K. Subban.

Audiobook narrated by author. “Madia’s adventurous tales transcend their rugged terrain, telling, at the crux of it all, very human stories”—The Source New York Times bestselling author of Nowhere for Very Long and Never Leave the Dogs Behind Brianna Madia considers putting down...

Troy Horne here. Your mental-toughness guide! I am here to help parents understand how to help your young athlete navigate this mental-toughness journey. I know where you are, and I know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental toughness.

Did the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!