From the author of Stick Dog comes the second book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. Featuring two-color...

This decisive guide to day hikes in the Twin Cities' area just got better. Within the seven county "metro" area that encompasses the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul lies a network of hundreds of miles of trails. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul by Tom Watson showcases the region's main attractions and personality. Some of these trails are broad, paved corridors through multi-use parks generously developed to provide a myriad...

Readers don't have to be avid mountain climbers or wilderness explorers to encounter an emergency survival situation. The outing can begin as a simple family hike, a hunt on well-known terrain, a drive through the countryside. It can quickly turn into an unexpected emergency. How to Think Like a Survivor is for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, including hikers, campers, boaters, skiers, nature photographers, bird watchers, anglers and hunters. Chapters...

Minnesota is known for its beautiful wilderness: pristine lakes, deep forests, flowing rivers. There's no better way to experience the Land of 10,000 Lakes than by camping. For those who might not enjoy the hassles and discomfort of tent camping--and for those who do--outdoors writer Tom Watson presents a wonderful alternative: cabin camping! This is your guide to overnight stays that allow you to get out and enjoy nature without leaving your comfort...

This guide offers a variety of the best in Minnesota tent camping experiences. Best Tent Camping: Minnesota by Tom Watson is a must-have guide to the best tent campgrounds Minnesota has to offer. This updated, full color edition includes campground layout maps, directions to each campground, and descriptive profiles. Unlike other guides which merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: Minnesota profiles in detail the best sites in the state for...

Chien-Bâton et sa bande de joyeux amis canins ont découvert une saveur dernier cri - et elle est encore plus délicieuse que les hamburgers et les hot-dogs. C'est de la pizza! Bien sûr, ils ne seront pas contentés tant qu'ils n'auront pas eu leurs propres pointes entre les pattes. Ça ne sera cependant pas facile. Il y a un chaton à secourir, un plan à élaborer et un jeu d'objets lancés à attraper très salissant - et dangereux - auquel ils...

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and the previous Stick Dog books, the popular Stick Dog series continues in Tom Watson's hilarious Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts!

It's morning. The dogs are hungry. It's time to take the donuts!

Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick

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The weather outside is frightful! The temperature is dropping fast, and Rosie, Molly, and Simon are determined to come up with a way to keep their feet from freezing off on their walk to school. But can they finish their plan before the next snow-pocalypse?

From the author of Stick Dog comes the fifth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Time out! Simon got Max Brutus’s prized World Cup soccer ball stuck in the tallest tree in Picasso Park! Now he’s in more trouble than a tater tot in ketchup. Can his friends at Table 5 help him get the ball before the big game? Or has Simon’s luck...

"Stick Dog and his four friends - Stripes, Mutt, Poo-Poo and Karen - will do anything to steal some sweet-smelling hamburgers from a family at Picasso Park!"--