Adventure Girls! - by Nicole Duggan (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Adventurous activities that encourage independence for girls ages 6 to 12

Discover a new world of exciting, creative crafts for girls. Adventure Girls! is the perfect choice for any young girl who wants to work with her hands, get dirty, and explore the outdoors.

Go beyond other craft books by empowering young girls to be bold and innovative. Whether they're going on a nature scavenger hunt, flying paper airplanes, learning magic tricks, or creating their own secret code, girls will find all kinds of fun and engaging things to do that will teach them just how amazing they can be!

This adventurous collection of crafts features:

• Outdoor skills―Master cool outdoorsy abilities like compass making, using trail markers, and building a shelter.
• Scientific exploration―Hone different scientific skills through constellation identification, animal observation, and bird watching.
• Creative play―Unlock fantastic possibilities by making a rope swing on a backyard tree, going on a scavenger hunt, and playing Capture the Flag.

Adventure Girls! is the perfect collection of curiosity-sparking outdoor activities and crafts for girls.

Review Quotes

"As a mother of a Girl Scout and an educator for twenty years, this book has been a survival guide at home and school. The activities are engaging, creative, and fun."--Ashley Lowman Berger, PhD, professor, educator and, mother of a girl

"I love that this book covers an array of interests! My girls will enjoy the outdoor experiences with nature, finding fun ways to be active, making creations of their own, and learning new things. I am excited to share this book with my Scout troop to help them build new skills--and have fun in the process!"--Naomi Wentworth, mom, teacher, and Scout leader

"This book is full of crafts and activities that I would say 'Yes, please!' to doing with my girls! I have been using Nicole's blog as a source of go-to activities for years, and I'm so excited to have a book now to gift to others so they can benefit from both her creativity and practical ideas! As an incredible educator and mom, Nicole sets kids and parents up for success with the activities she shares in this book. It's a perfect book for rainy day activities, summer days, and just plain family fun! I can't wait to buy a copy for my daughters, their friends, and each girl in my Girl Scout Troop!"--Anne Hedges, teacher, Girl Scout Leader, and mom of 3 creative, adventurous girls

"In this book, like in the classroom, Nicole Duggan presents complex concepts and information to children through fun, hands-on activities which are sure to spark their curiosities and satisfy their natural desire to learn! Packed with interesting (and doable) activities Adventure Girls will have girls (and boys) wanting to learn more about photography, bookmaking, hiking, bird watching, fort building, and so much more! With facts and insights into remarkable women--plus lots of extra tips--sprinkled throughout, every girl will love this book!"--Jennifer McCarville, educator, founder and director of Marvelously Made, the school for young children