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2022.
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A straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm
With gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy
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Burning wood for heat is a sustainable alternative to dependence on oil and natural gas. With higher energy prices and supply uncertainties, many people are returning once again to the comfort and security of wood heat. You can stay warm without going broke, and, as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style. The author discusses the fuel value of various woods, how to buy firewood and get the most heat from it, the environmental...
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Mountaineers Books
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"This new guide by renowned avalanche expert Bruce Tremper is simple, accessible, and offers just the basics an Everyman's guide to avalanche safety that won't overtax your average ski bums, but will keep them safe when they re going for 12 consecutive months of powder. Avalanche Essentials is for everyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of avalanche awareness, focusing on systems and checklists, step-by-step procedures, decision-making aids,...
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"How safe are airplanes? Does seat preference make a life-or-death difference? What makes airplanes crash? Peter Pigott answers these questions and more as he examines the long history of airplane accidents. Discover what the biggest crashes in history were, why things went wrong, and how safe you really are when you book your next flight."--
12) School safety
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Child's World
Pub. Date
©1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Offers rules for behaving in a safe way in the classroom, on the playground, and while waiting for and riding the bus.
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2023
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"Hiking participation is at an all-time high, and unfortunately so too are hiking accidents. Knowing what to do in a crisis and--more importantly--how to keep yourself out of trouble in the first place are crucial. Hiking Safety Handbook teaches the skills you need to hike responsibly and stay safe. Expert safety instructor and seasoned hiker Art Hogling brings decades of experience and the latest research to bear on crucial safety topics."--Back...
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"Playing sports is fun! Especially when everyone follows the rules and stays safe. Making sure that the field is a safe place for everyone is a shared responsibility. In this introduction to safety fundamentals, young readers will learn how they can stay safe on the field. Relatable examples are used to help readers draw connections to their own lives and experiences. Vibrant photographs directly correlate to the text, making the information clear...
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Still regarded as "the bible" for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in all climates, John Dowd presents practical advice...
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"The Craft and Art of Motorcycling is an accessible, clear, and comprehensive introduction to motorcycle and scooter riding that focuses first on helping riders learn the basics followed by instruction for safely and successfully navigating riding "in the real world"--
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A TarcherPerigee Book
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"For parents who didn't grow up with smartphones but can't let go of them now, expert advice on raising kids in our constantly connected world Most kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major developmental changes. Making mistakes has always been a part of growing up, but how do parents help their kids navigate childhood and adolescence at a time when social media has the potential to magnify the consequences of...