walking

"As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together...and Little Jake keeps guessing where they are going. The movies? The baseball park? The beach? 'Not this time,' says Grandpa, and has Jake close his eyes before going into...the library"--Provided by publisher.

A quick-thinking father thwarts his daughter's impending temper tantrum when he transforms an everyday walk outside into an exciting strollercoaster ride through the neighborhood.

Phillip Lopate offers a unique view of the Manhattan shoreline through a series of exploratory walks, describing the buildings, people, architecture, and landmarks along the way and exploring the political, social, and economic factors that shaped them.

A father and son enjoy a quiet walk through their neighborhood and some fun at the park between supper and bedtime.

"Ella May, the girl who does things her way . . . starts doing everything backward, just to see how it feels. It's great fun, but when the whole town joins in too, Ella realizes she needs a new way"--Back cover.

"A family of turtles goes for a long, long walk that has an unexpected and very fun ending"--Provided by publisher.

"Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. Every day, we put one foot in front of the other-yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains"--Provided by publisher.

"Tom and his mom usually drive to school, but they always get stuck in traffic. Follow his story and find out what happens when Tom walks to school, and why walking is so much better for our planet-and ourselves!"--Provided by publisher.

Alan Christoffersen continues his cross country walk and the people he meets and the places he visits offer him hope, inspiration, and refuge.