Here is the perfect survival guide to exploring the wonders of nature with children-safely. Whether your outdoor experience includes day trips to local parks or long wilderness treks, Tom Brown, Jr. can help children and adults fully appreciate the boundless beauty of our most precious natural resources. The ideal handbook for teachers, parents, counselors and children, it can make every trip to a park or forest a safe and educational wilderness adventure. .Observing and identifying animals and plants .Lost-proofing children .Stalking and tracking .Finding water and food in nature .Safety and first aid TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES- America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.