The AdventureKEEN Blog
Beat the Heat: Why Some Assembly Required Is the Ultimate Summer Cookbook
Many home cooks are tired of sweating over a hot stove during the warmest months of the year. When summer temperatures rise, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on the oven or stand over a boiling pot. That is why Some Assembly Required: Fresh, Easy No-Cook Recipes by Julia Rutland has quickly become a highly necessary summer cookbook for busy families and food lovers alike. A Brilliant Approach to Summer Cooking Some […]
Get Ready to Explore: Why Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids Is This Summer’s Best Science Book
The Perfect Summer STEM Book is almost here. Parents, teachers, and nature lovers are looking for fun ways to keep kids learning outside the classroom. Reptiles & Amphibians for Kids: An Introduction to Herpetology takes young readers on a deep dive into the amazing world of backyard amphibians and scaly reptiles—from tiny tree frogs and salamanders to giant snapping turtles and crocodilians. If you want a book that mixes animal science with backyard adventure, this upcoming release […]
Dr. Karra to the Rescue: A Must-Read Children’s Book for Animal Lovers
Families looking for an inspiring new children’s book should keep an eye on Dr. Karra to the Rescue, releasing June 16th. This engaging nonfiction title introduces young readers to the world of wildlife rescue, veterinary medicine, and animal conservation through the real-life work of a wildlife veterinarian. Written by Christy Gove, Dr. Karra to the Rescue follows Dr. Karra, a veterinarian at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, as she treats injured wild animals and helps them heal. The book is designed to capture the attention […]
Grizzly Narrows Release Date: Why Mystery Readers Should Pick Up This New Thriller on June 9th
The Natchez Trace: Driving a 9,000-Year “Ribbon of Time”
Dudley Edmondson on the iFishiBelong Podcast
“People do not live separate to nature.” –Dudley Edmondson Author Dudley Edmondson was recently interviewed on the iFishiBelong Podcast and it’s a “don’t miss”. It’s a far reaching conversation where Bob Bartlett’s questions help you get to know the life and person behind books like People the Planet Needs Now and the updated Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places (20th Anniversary Edition). Episode 18: Casting Beyond Boundaries: Dudley Edmondson’s Story of Nature and […]
What Can Kids Actually Do About Climate Change? A Parent-and-Teacher Guide to Climate Action for Kids
Many parents and teachers are asking the same question: What can kids actually do about climate change? Children hear about wildfires, floods, pollution, and rising temperatures all the time. But information without action can leave them feeling overwhelmed. What young readers need is a way to understand the science, process their emotions, and see where they fit into the solution for the future. That is exactly where Climate Action for Kids stands out. A climate book that explains […]
Summer with Nature Smart: Meaningful Adventures for a Calmer, More Connected Life
When many people imagine an ideal summer, they picture distant destinations: national parks, long road trips, and dramatic landscapes far from home. Yet some of the most meaningful encounters with nature can take place much closer—along a neighborhood trail, beside a modest wetland, or in the fragment of prairie at the edge of town. With a guidebook in hand and a shift in perspective, everyday surroundings can become the setting for rich, meaningful adventures. Nature […]
How to Create Amazing No-Cook Meals When It’s Too Hot in the Kitchen
When the weather heats up, many kitchens become the last place anyone wants to be. Turning on the oven or standing over a hot stove can make you feel even warmer and more uncomfortable. Still, most people want more than takeout or a plain salad at the end of the day. They want food that feels fresh, homemade, and satisfying—without adding extra heat. Some Assembly Required shows how no‑cook meals can deliver all of that, with […]
Women of the Natchez Trace: 4 Historic Stops to Visit for Women’s History Month
Along the Natchez Trace, women’s stories are literally written into the landscape—if you know where to look. The new Guide to the Natchez Trace makes those stories easier to find by flagging a series of “Women of the Trace” stops: places where women taught, ran businesses, shaped communities, and quietly altered the course of regional history. For Women’s History Month, here are four of those stops that reveal how deeply women are woven into the […]
