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1) Before they're gone: a family's year-long quest to explore America's most endangered national parks
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Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
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English
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Throughout World War II, when Saturday nights came around, servicemen and hostesses happily forgot the war for a little while as they danced together in USO clubs, which served as havens of stability in a time of social, moral, and geographic upheaval. Meghan Winchell demonstrates that in addition to boosting soldier morale, the USO acted as an architect of the gender roles and sexual codes that shaped the "greatest generation."Combining archival...
Author
Publisher
Trapeze
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: In a world in which we're never far from our phones or tablets, computers or consoles, we need to be reminded of the joy that can be found in the great outdoors. Our phones may be smarter, but our experiences have shrunk down to the screens in front of our eyes. The Wild Book offers a magic portal to the games, activities and wonders that await in the outside world. From how to build a treehouse, catch fish with a homemade...
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English
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"It's so easy to go through the routine of visiting a national park, but this book will encourage families to truly experience the outing. By having things to look for and learn about, it will help families truly be present and in the moment while enjoying these amazing, beautiful lands meant for all people. This is more than just a checklist. Every scavenger hunt is a to-do list...a challenge...a game...and an adventure the whole family can have...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A full-throttle, first-person account of the treasure hunt set in motion by Forest Fenn--an eccentric art dealer and, some would say, robber baron--in 2010 that lasted a full decade and became the stuff of contemporary legend. When Forest Fenn was told he was going to die, he hid a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness and published a poem that contained a series of clues about the treasure's secret location. But he didn't die, and he wouldn't...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With America's national parks seeing rejuvenated interest from campers, whether it's in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts, one question continues to float around camping communities more than any other: "Where should I camp next?" Camping and RV experts Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are here with the answers. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the best campgrounds and outdoor accommodations in and around...
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Golden Globe winner Amy Poehler returns as Leslie Knope in the hilarious sixth season of Parks and Recreation. The citizens of Pawnee loathe their merger with the neighboring town of Eagleton, and blame all their troubles- both real and imagined- on Councilwoman Knope. The personal lives of those in City Hall are equally as tumultuous: Andy (Chris Pratt) must temporarily say "cheerio" to his wife, April (Aubrey Plaza), when he takes a dream job in...
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