Fun Activity Guide for Sunny and Rainy Days (Dover Kids)

From the author of The American Boy’s Handy Book comes yet another classic guide to wholesome, imaginative fun. Daniel C. Beard, a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, shows children how to make their own amusements. Dozens of indoor and outdoor activities spark young imaginations and introduce kids to the pleasure and satisfaction of creating their own playthings.
Simple instructions and hundreds of easy-to-follow diagrams include directions for building a backyard clubhouse, setting up a workshop, and playing picnic games. Boys and girls can learn how to construct an aviary, a frontier cabin, and a houseboat. They’ll discover the delights of making toys with just paper and scissors, putting on an indoor Wild West show, assembling a homemade circus, and other timeless diversions. Most of these projects require only inexpensive supplies and minimal or no adult supervision, and all abound in nostalgic charm.

From the Publisher

Outdoors With Daniel Carter “Uncle Dan” Beard

Daniel Carter Beard (June 21, 1850-June 11, 1941) was an American illustrator, author, and outdoor enthusiast who was a pioneer of the youth scouting movement in the United States. Inspired by the rugged traditions of the American frontier, Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905, later merging his organization into the Boy Scouts of America when it was founded in 1910. Beard became one of the first National Scout Commissioners of the Boy Scouts and served it for 30 years. He later became the editor of Boys’ Life magazine, the BSA official magazine, and wrote a monthly column for youth. He wrote and illustrated more than 20 books sharing his love for all aspects of the outdoor life, and was affectionately known as “Uncle Dan” to those who knew him well.

Daniel Beard & The Boy Scouts

A Scout’s Book of Signs, Signal’s and Symbols

First published nearly a century ago, this practical reference provides scouts and other lovers of the outdoors with an ever-useful guide to following trails and interpreting their surroundings. (0486820866)

Scouting For Boys

This blueprint for the Boy Scout movement not only provides energetic tips on camping, tracking, and woodcraft, but offers proper Victorian-era advice on manners, self-discipline, and good citizenship. Includes the original illustrations. (0486457192)

Boy Scouts Handbook

Complete republication of a book that has been used by generations of American youths, with copious information on such topics as woodcrafting, camping, sailing, as well as developing self-reliance and good citizenship.

(0486439917)

Beard’s Outdoor Books

Do It Yourself Bushcraft

Originally published a century ago, this engagingly written, charmingly illustrated camping guide forms an atmospheric reminder of a simpler time as well as a source of timeless advice on fishing, trapping, and outdoor life. (0486816192)

Fair Weather And Rainy Day Handy Book

This book features dozens of indoor and outdoor activities, with simple instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams for building a backyard clubhouse, setting up a workshop, picnic games, papercrafts, and other diversions. (0486474038)

Field And Forest Handy Book

This appealing guide offers illustrated instructions for building kites, birdhouses, boats, igloos, and other fun projects, plus numerous helpful tips for campers. (0486461912)

Hunting and Shooting

Illustrated guide imparts timeless wisdom that includes respect for weapons and nature, commonsense safety tips, and helpful hints for enjoying the outdoors. (0486813274)

More From Daniel Beard

Camp-Lore and Woodcraft

Easy-to-follow advice for boys and girls on building campfires; packing, saddling, and mounting a horse; choosing a campsite, pitching a tent, cutting down a tree, chopping wood, and much more. 377 black-and-white illustrations. (0486447278)

Shelters, Shacks And Shanties – BESTSELLER!

A wealth of information and advice on building everything from a bark tee-pee and tree-top house to a log cabin and beaver mat hut. 332 black-and-white illustrations. (0486437477)

The American Boys Handy Book

Used by generations of Boy Scouts, this classic features scores of projects — from stocking aquariums and performing puppet shows to sculpting snowmen and making sleds. 254 black-and-white figures. 63 illustrations. (048643138X)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486474038
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486474038
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 – 11 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,026,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,865 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides #8,075 in Children’s Game Books (Books)
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