Fiberglass Repair, Second Edition is filled with easily accessed information, all aimed at giving a determined boat owner the necessary skills and the confidence to tackle typical fiberglass repairs, using either polyester or epoxy resin. In every boating area, hundreds of fiberglass boats-twenty, thirty, even forty years old-are still afloat, still providing all the fun of boating because their owners were willing and able to do the repair and restoration. David and Zora Aiken are long-term liveaboards who have spent a lot of time in boatyards, practicing the fiberglassing techniques outlined in this book. They have written six books with boating and outdoor themes.

One morning, two frisky puppies leave the family farm for a day of play in Chesapeake country. In spite of many promising opportunities, the fun they seek always seems to be around the next corner. They meet some Chesapeake people, but they are working, and puppies can't work. They watch some people catching crabs, but pups and crabs don't mix. They meet some other Chesapeake creatures, but none are looking for new playmates. By the end of the day, the tired and discouraged puppies return home to find a party in their own front yard. Everyone's having a good time-lots of food, lots of friendly folks, lots of fun. But the pups, alas, are too pooped to play. They learned a lot today, but play must wait for another day. Tomorrow, perhaps, they'll be happy to know there really is no place like home. For ages 5-8.

Boating time is family time as everyone often shares both the work and the fun. Even young children are eager to help and, once their curiosity is aroused, they'll look for ways to learn more about boating. All About Boats: A to Z shows the youngest crew members the purpose of the many things they see while boating. Each letter appears on a separate page. The featured word is explained by a verse and an illustration, showing how it fits for boating. B is for bell. Though there are many types of bells, a ship's bell is used to send signals, which can be a safety factor in fog or rain. This book is a great conversational tool on the aspects of boating as families develop their onboard teamwork. For children in grades K-2.

Encourage children to get outside for some fresh air and exercise with this fun, illustrated book introducing the various ways that animals move about. Children often mimic the actions of their own pets; Busy Bodies expands that tendency, inviting children to pretend to be animals and hop, run, or leap like rabbits, deer, or frogs. They'll exert a lot of energy and get healthy playful exercise with thirteen different animal actions. But it's not just about exercising the body and the imagination; children will learn new words too, as each new animal introduces a new motion. Each activity is illustrated on a double-page spread, and a short rhyme provides just enough description to get the children started. The fun doesn't end with the last page. Rather, the book encourages children to explore more animal actions and invent endless and active games to play. Picture book-ages 0-6.

Children love to discover nature's wonders, and this book will encourage them to do just that, focusing on one special area -- birds found in the marshland of the Chesapeake and its tributaries. With full-color, full-page illustrations, the book shows not only the birds, but their habitats as well. Children will learn that different birds live in the marsh at different times of the year. In their search for the birds, they will also see how the beauty of the marsh itself changes with the seasons.

The book is not a typical field guide containing many birds; rather it concentrates on a small number of commonly found birds, so the children will not be disappointed in their search. Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh can spark a lifelong appreciation for the birds and their surroundings.

Camp ABC shows a variety of ways to have fun outdoors while camping. Whether pitching a tent in the middle of a forest or enjoying a full-service RV resort bordering a beach, camping activities will satisfy any child's curiosity. The book is presented in an alphabet format. Simple rhymes and full-page illustrations suggest fun and adventurous activities, from bird watching to hiking and fishing to kayaking. Parents and grandparents can use this colorfully illustrated book to encourage a child's interest in all aspects of nature, including the importance of conserving natural habitats. Here are the first twenty-six ways to have fun camping. After those, the children will find or invent their own. Picture book-ages 0-6.

Hassle-free camping is a pleasure, and this field-tested resource is a complete guide.--Outdoor Traveler