The American Boy's Handy Book has a ton of ideas for fun and even instructional projects for young boys (and girls). Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it-your-selfer.
Stormy finds the New Forest by Tom Storm The first children's book we've ever carried. It's about a young buck named Stormy who realizes something others in the forest do not.