| Author |
Skelton, Helen,
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| Subject |
Outdoor recreation for women.
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Women travelers.
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Women naturalists.
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Outdoor recreation -- Juvenile literature.
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Girls -- Recreation -- Juvenile literature.
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Outdoor recreation for women -- Juvenile literature.
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Extreme sports -- Juvenile literature.
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Women adventurers -- Juvenile literature.
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| Alt Name |
Kay, Liz,
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| Description |
143 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Edition |
First US edition. |
| Summary |
"From kayaking the length of the Amazon to biking to the South Pole and running an ultramarathon across the Namib desert, Helen Skelton shares the stories of her most daring feats of endurance and grit in some of the world's most extreme wildernesses-overcoming challenges, embracing her fears, and finding the positives in the toughest situations. Alongside each exciting account are ideas for outdoor adventures readers can have closer to home, as well as gear lists, information about Helen's support teams, statistics, tips for physical and mental preparation, and a Wild Girl Wall of Fame featuring the diverse women who inspired Helen with their own achievements. A likable, no-nonsense tone paired with a combination of photographs and fun art will inspire young people to get outside and dream big"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 9-12 Candlewick Press. |
| Contents |
Are you ready to go wild? -- Adventures in the snow -- Adventures on the sand -- Adventures on the water -- Adventures in the mountains -- Adventures in the countryside -- Adventures in the city. |
| ISBN |
9781536212860 (hardback) |
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1536212865 |
| OCLC # |
1137839889 |
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