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Geocaching for Dummies by Joel McNamara and Chad Mcnamara (2004, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100764575716

ISBN-139780764575716

eBay Product ID (ePID)30770088

Product Key Features

Book TitleGeocaching for Dummies

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicOutdoor Skills, General

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Games & Activities

AuthorJoel Mcnamara, Chad Mcnamara

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-107889

Dewey Edition0

Dewey Decimal623.8/9

Table Of ContentIntroduction. Part I: Getting Ready to Geocache. Chapter 1: An Introduction to Geocaching. Chapter 2: Selecting a GPS Receiver. Chapter 3: Using a GPS Receiver. Chapter 4: Using a Map and Compass. Part II: Let's Go Geocaching. Chapter 5: Selecting Geocaches to Find. Chapter 6: Searching for a Geocache. Chapter 7: Discovering a Geocache. Chapter 8: Hiding Geocaches. Part III: Advanced Geocaching. Chapter 9: Searching for Benchmarks. Chapter 10: Organized Geocaching Clubs and Competitions. Chapter 11: GPS and Geocaching in Education. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 12: Ten Internet Geocaching Resources. Chapter 13: Ten Geocaching Programs. Index.

SynopsisGeocaching-using GPS (global positioning satellite) receivers to find caches hidden at precise geographic coordinates-is hot. An avid geocacher explains how to navigate sites online, use GPS with a map and compass, log a find, add to a cache, create a new cache, and even make geocaching a school project., Find a high-tech hobby in the great outdoors! Dig into this fast-growing detective sport that's fun for all ages Once you get your coordinates, your GPS receiver, maps, compass, and this book, you're ready for adventure! Seek out containers of goodies hidden around the world by other geocachers, hide a cache of your own, see new places, and get a little exercise to boot. Here's where to start! The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Choose and use a GPS receiver * Find and download coordinates * Pack the right gear * Share experiences with the geocaching community * Search for benchmarks * Use geocaching as a teaching tool, Find a high-tech hobby in the great outdoors Dig into this fast-growing detective sport that's fun for all ages Once you get your coordinates, your GPS receiver, maps, compass, and this book, you're ready for adventure Seek out containers of goodies hidden around the world by other geocachers, hide a cache of your own, see new places, and get a little exercise to boot. Here's where to start The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Choose and use a GPS receiver * Find and download coordinates * Pack the right gear * Share experiences with the geocaching community * Search for benchmarks * Use geocaching as a teaching tool

LC Classification NumberGV1202.G46