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Shelter, fire and water are the three keys to survival and
maintaining your "core temperature control" (CTC). This
indispensable guide shows how to create and use each of these
elements most effectively and economically, while keeping the next
stage or steps clearly in focus, a forgotten -- yet critical --
component of many scenarios. Co-authored by noted survival expert
and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on
survival skills.
Florida Day Hikes is a, laminated guide that is packed full of
planning tips, maps, and what to expect at 20 family-friendly,
wheelchair-accessible hiking trails. Can you bring your dog? Are
there accessible facilities? What are the trail surfaces?
Directions, parking access, and trail length are also included.
Hikes are within driving distance from cities and major
communities. Made in the USA.
The familiar magpie is one of over 200 of species of birds
inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Calgary
region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140
familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent
bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight,
pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable
information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents
alike.
Michigan Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)
Foraging involves finding, identifying and harvesting wild edible
plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch
with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food.
This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the
approved practices for harvesting wild edible plants in a
sustainable manner. Topics include a harvesting strategy, safety
(including the universal edibility test), and the proper tools and
methods to harvest berries/fruits, nuts, leaves/shoots/stems,
roots/tubers and mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this
lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is a portable source of
practical information and is ideal for field use by outdoor
enthusiasts of all ages. Made in the USA.
Georgia roadsides have embraced the wildflower philosophy and show
off spectacular wildflower meadows along the highways and byways.
As you travel the Peach State take along Georgia Trees and
Wildflowers, the perfect pocket-sized, folding nature guide. This
beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species
of familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. A map featuring
prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries has been conveniently
included. Laminated for durability, this handy guide will be
appreciated by visitors to Georgia as well as residents.
Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is
important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild
Plants is a simplified guide to familiar and widespread species of
edible berries, nuts, leaves and roots found in North America. This
beautifully illustrated guide identifies over 100 familiar species
and includes information on how to harvest their edible parts. It
also includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants to avoid that
have contact poisons that can blister skin. This convenient guide
is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for
field use. Made in the USA.
East Africa is home to nearly 1,400 species of birds, making it one
of the premier international destinations for birdwatchers. Nature
lovers visiting the region's forests, wetlands, marshes, deserts
and coastlines will find a variety of unique birds including
snake-eating eagles, elegant flamingos and the world's largest
bird, the ostrich. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights
over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring
prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this
lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of
portable information and ideal for field use on safari. Made in the
USA.
From the Gulf beaches to the lower Appalachian mountains, it's no
surprise that Alabama harbors a diversity of wildlife ranging from
shore crabs and salamanders to the majestic state mammal, the black
bear. Alabama Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide that
highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals,
reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and
butterflies/insects. An ecoregion map also features the state's
most prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability,
this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source
of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and
resident alike. Made in the USA.
Education is a critical part of safety - and not getting lost, or
knowing how to get found if you do, is one of the most important
lessons. Simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations
are the focus of this handy waterproof reference guide, along with
basic compass use and travelling by simple bearings. Contents also
cover navigation skills around obstacles, pacing beads, aiming off,
and dead reckoning. Developed by noted survival expert and woodsman
Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival
skills. Made in the USA.
Perhaps the top wildlife viewing area on earth, the legendary game
reserves of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara attract millions of
tourists each year seeking an unparalleled opportunity to view a
vast array of wildlife in their natural habitat. ?This beautifully
illustrated guide highlights over 120 familiar and unique species
of mammals, birds and reptiles the area is famous for. Laminated
for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an
excellent source of portable information is the ideal, quick
reference to use when bouncing around in a Land Rover on safari.
Made in the USA.
Prince Edward Island Fishes is a simplified reference to the most
common species of freshwater and nearshore fish found in the
maritime province. The handy reference guide highlights native and
introduced species that inhabit its lakes, rivers, and shores in a
beautifully illustrated 12-panel waterproof, folding guide. It
provides descriptions of fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a
watershed map, and conservation status. Prince Edward Island Fishes
is a perfect source of portable information and ideal for field use
by beginners and experts alike.
Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world, with a
total of 1,901 species, 270 of which are endemic. This beautifully
illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species
and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas.
Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding
guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for
field use by visitors and residents alike.
Newfoundland & Labrador Fishes is a simplified reference to the
most common species of freshwater and nearshore fish found in the
Canadian province. The handy reference guide highlights native and
introduced species that inhabit its lakes, rivers, and shores in a
beautifully illustrated 12-panel waterproof, folding guide. It
provides descriptions of fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a
watershed map, and conservation status. Newfoundland & Labrador
Fishes is a perfect source of portable information and ideal for
field use by beginners and experts alike.
One of the most geographically diverse states in the US, Oregon has
it all - Pacific Coast seashore, high deserts, and mixed forests.
Not to mention volcanoes. Hikers can find almost any outdoor
experience in the Beaver State, including fantastic wildlife and
waterfowl viewing opportunities. Oregon State Day Hikes is a
comprehensive, laminated guide that is packed full of planning
tips, maps, and what to expect at 20 family-friendly,
wheelchair-accessible hiking trails. Can you bring your dog? Are
there accessible facilities? What are the trail surfaces?
Directions, parking access, and trail length are also included.
Hikes are within driving distance from cities and major
communities. Made in the USA.
This portable and beautifully illustrated guide to Hawaii Birds. It
features 140 common and familiar species and includes an ecoregion
map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites.
Laminated for durability, It also includes Hawaiian names of
species where available.
"I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree." The
poet, Joyce Kilmer understood the beauty of our sturdy
environmental companions. Trees is the essential pocket-sized,
folding guide to familiar North American trees. This beautifully
illustrated guide Identifies over 140 familiar species organized by
family. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in
2012 with a new cover design and updated species selection. The
quality of our environment - the air, soil and water - depends on
trees. Durable and lightweight, this guide is the one to keep with
you on your next outdoor adventure.
Shorebirds and seabirds found on the east coast are truly world
globetrotters with migration routes that span oceans and
continents. New Jersey Shorebirds is the ideal reference guide for
the seasonal visitor or resident to identify commonly seen birds
along the coast of eastern North America. This beautifully
illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and a map
featuring prominent coastal birding hotspots. Printed on waterproof
paper for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide
is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field
use by birders of all ages. Made in the USA.
The spectacular Cape Cod coastline encompasses a variety of diverse
habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and
animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140
familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, nearshore fishes, seashore creatures, seashells and
plants. It also includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing
areas. On waterproof paper, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding
guide is an ideal source of portable information and ideal for
field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Appalachian Trail Trees & Wildflowers is the go-to resource for
anyone interested in the plants found along the 2,175-mile-long
Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This beautifully illustrated
guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and also
includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries
along the trail. Laminated for durability, this lightweight,
pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable
information and ideal for field use by hikers of all ages. Made in
the USA.
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