From New Orleans newlyweds Peter and Barbara set out on a two-and-one-half year walk through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and to the Oregon coast.
While taking a walk with his father, a little penguin throws snowballs, rides a dogsled, slides down a slippery slope, gets lost in the snow, swims with seals, gets carried home, and asks to do it all again tomorrow.
based on the life and works of Henry David Thoreau
Locker, Thomas
2002
Introduces philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Henry David Thoreau, using selections from his own writings and an imaginary journey into the wilderness.
Maine native Ray Garraty is one of one hundred teenage boys selected to compete in an annual national challenge of endurance for which the winner is the only survivor--a walk accompanied by soldiers who shoot to kill any participant who stops for any reason.
Guide to developing a walking program for people at all fitness and skill levels, with an overview of the merits of walking, advice on what to wear, fitness level assessment tests, tips on technique, warm-up and cool down exercises, and includes sections on workout zones and training.