Steven Rinella, author portrait
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Steven Rinella

Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, writer, wild foods enthusiast, and television and podcast personality who is a passionate advocate for conservation and the protection of public lands. Rinella is the host of the television show and podcast MeatEater; his most recent book is the #1 New York Times bestseller Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars. His writing has appeared in many publications, including OutsideField & Stream, and The New Yorker. Rinella lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and their three kids.
Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World

Books

Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World

Books for Summer Reading

Reading over the summer months helps students foster a love for independent reading and keeps their literacy skills strong. We’ve curated a collection of fiction and nonfiction books including inspiring life stories, action-packed adventures, graphic novels, and more to give students the opportunity to recharge after a busy school year and read for fun.  

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FROM THE PAGE: An Excerpt from Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids

Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars by Steven Rinella is a hands-on, gloves-off, muddy-boots activity book for young adventurers ages eight and up, offering fun projects and adventures to build lifelong skills and knowledge about the natural world, including identifying constellations, collecting fossils, learning about, weather patterns, making art projects,  and more. Read on for

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Books for Summer Reading

This summer, let students unwind from a long school year with books that will get them excited about reading and invite them to step outdoors. We’ve compiled a collection of fun, action-packed stories and activities that will allow students to connect with nature and take them on adventures around the world without leaving their own

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