From the publisher of The Handbook of Forgotten Skills, get out and explore with this illustrated step-by-step guide to classic wilderness and survival skills by outdoors expert Iron Tazz
As someone who has hiked over 10,000 miles of trails and spent more than 400 nights under the stars, Iron Tazz is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to discover the skills they need to be prepared and connected in the wild.
In The Handbook of Forgotten Outdoor Skills, kids will learn more than 20 essential wilderness skills in this exciting and informative guidebook. Each skill is introduced with clear step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Readers will learn about
- Building a Campfire
- Setting Up Camp
- Building a Natural Shelter
- Choosing Essential Tools and Gear
- Making a Needle Compass
- Tying Knots
- Whittling and Knife Safety
- Purifying Water
- Identifying Animal Tracks and Scat
- Creating a Pocket Fishing Kit
- Foraging for Wild Foods Safely
- Practice Basic First Aid
- Reading a River
- Making Cordage from Natural Materials
- Telling Time without a Clock
- Stargazing
- Basket Weaving Using Natural Materials
- Signaling for Help and What to Do if You Get Lost
- Outdoor Cooking
- Weather Predicting
- . . . and more!
Illustrations by Deborah Hocking bring each skill to life, making each step easy to understand. Whether kids are just getting started or are have experience in the outdoors, The Handbook of Forgotten Outdoor Skills will inspire them to get outdoors and explore.
Also by Iron Tazz:
Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking Through the U.S.A.
