Hiking
From the Set Healthy for Life
Whether it's a leisurely stroll through a national park or forest preserve, hiking can be a great activity for connecting with nature and keeping yourself healthy. Students will read and discover more about the proper equipment for hiking, as well as the health benefits of hiking.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Dewey | 796.51 |
| Lexile | |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
| Guided Reading Level | |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Healthy for Life |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781602790209), Paperback (9781602790865), PDF (9781602791558), ePub (9781631378751), Hosted ebook (9781602791558H), Kindle (9781631371752) |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| Graphics |
Author: John McKinney
John McKinney, “the trailmaster,†is the father of two kids who like to hike. He is also the author of The Joy of Hiking and about a dozen other books on hiking. Learn more about hiking on his Web site, www.thetrailmaster.com.
Content Adviser: Thomas Sawyer, EdD
Professor of Recreation and Sports Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
- Hitting the Trail
- Getting Ready to Hike
- Safety on the Trails
- Environmental Responsibilities
- Health Benefits
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Sources for further research |
| Table of contents |
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