Editorial Review

A noteworthy review of Into the Wild Outdoors from Children's Bookwatch on November 1, 2023

Cover: Bear Hunting

A premier publisher of books in series for children, ‘Into the Wild Outdoors’ is a new 12 volume series for children ages 7-10 with a focusing on the different types of hunting and fishing. https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Sportsmanship-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869784 ‘Outdoor Sportsmanship’ (9781503869783, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Christopher Forest explores important principles of sportsmanship that any outdoor enthusiast should know when hunting or fishing, including guidelines for respecting both fellow hunters and anglers, as well as the environment. https://www.amazon.com/Upland-Bird-Hunting-Into-Outdoors/dp/150386975X ‘Upland Bird Hunting’ (9781503869752, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Jenny Crooks-Johnson explores the techniques and equipment needed for upland bird hunting, provides background information on upland bird hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Waterfowl-Hunting-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869725 ‘Waterfowl Hunting’ (9781503869721, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Christopher Forest Explores the techniques and equipment needed for waterfowl hunting, provides background information on waterfowl hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation https://www.amazon.com/Turkey-Hunting-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869768 ‘Turkey Hunting’ (9781503869769, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Kelly Anne White explores the techniques and equipment needed for turkey hunting, provides background information on turkey hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Deer-Hunting-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869717 ‘Deer Hunting’ (9781503869714, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Samantha S. Bell explores the techniques and equipment needed for deer hunting, provides background information on deer hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Fishing-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869733 ‘Fly Fishing’ (9781503869738, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Clara MacCarald explores the techniques and equipment needed for fly fishing, provides background information on fishing regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Freshwater-Fishing-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869741 ‘Freshwater Fishing’ (9781503869745, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Ryan Gale explores the techniques and equipment needed for freshwater fishing, provides background information on fishing regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Saltwater-Fishing-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869776 ‘Saltwater Fishing’ (9781503869776, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Kelly Ann White explores the techniques and equipment needed for saltwater fishing, provides background information on fishing regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Bowhunting-Into-Outdoors-Clara-MacCarald/dp/1503869709 ‘Bowhunting’ (9781503869707, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Clara MacCarald explores the techniques and equipment needed for bowhunting, provides background information on hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Orienteering-Into-Outdoors-Isabel-Teitelbaum/dp/1503869806 ‘Orienteering’ (9781503869806, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Isabel Teitelbaum explores the competitive activity of orienteering, describes various styles of orienteering, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. https://www.amazon.com/Firearm-Safety-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869792 ‘Firearm Safety’ (9781503869790, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Samantha S. Bell explores firearm safety guidelines that are important knowledge not only for hunters but for anyone who may encounter a firearm. https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Hunting-Into-Wild-Outdoors/dp/1503869695 ‘Bear Hunting’ (9781503869691, $32.79, Library Binding, 24pp) by Christopher Forest Explores the techniques and equipment needed for bear hunting, provides background information on bear hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Critique: Each individual title features includes full color photographs, a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Individually or as a complete 12 volume set, (9781503887374, $393.48) each title comprising the ‘Into The Wild Outdoors’ series is unreservedly recommended as an acquisition for elementary school and community library hunting, fishing, and outdoor sports collections for young readers.

—James A. Cox

Products Reviewed

Title   ATOS Format Qty
Bear Hunting
Bowhunting
Deer Hunting
Firearm Safety
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Orienteering
Outdoor Sportsmanship
Saltwater Fishing
Turkey Hunting
Upland Bird Hunting
Waterfowl Hunting
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