The Highlights Book of Things to Do Outdoors

Banish boredom with hundreds of outdoor activity ideas! This highly visual, hands-on activity book is filled with engaging ideas for experiments, crafts, games and more things to do outside that curious kids will love.

Get ready to explore—the sky’s the limit on outdoor adventure! Companion to the best-selling Highlights Book of Things to Do, this big book of outdoor activities features 160 captivating pages. Kids 7 and up will discover all kinds of ways to build, experiment, craft and help protect the planet, plus answers to countless nature-related questions.

• Chapters cover a range of topics, including: Amazing Animals, Getting Messy, Super Science and Reuse It
• Variety of activities to try: keeping an animal log, building an outdoor fort, stargazing, nature scavenger hunts and so much more
• Builds school skills: critical thinking, problem solving, chemistry and biology—all without feeling like homework!

Great for curious and inquisitive kids, this nature kids book is jam-packed with dozens of ways for kids to explore, create, problem solve and boost their brainpower. They’ll enjoy hours of screen-free activities, whether they choose to play solo or alongside friends and family.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs