Providing essential guidance for a myriad of circumstances and skill levels, this virtually indestructible series of pocket guides includes tips and tricks for exploring the outdoors as well as preparing for natural disasters. From studying wildlife and diverse environments to sound advice for hunting and boating enthusiasts, this collection is ideal for the everyday adventurer. Unlike bulky guidebooks, these waterproof, travel-size companions are perfect for navigating the wilderness, built to endure day hikes, fishing expeditions, and camping trips for years to come. An indispensable guide for the novice or occasional camper, this reference highlights the essential elements for having a safe and enjoyable camping trip. Topics include setting up a safe camp, camping knots, fire-lighting, purifying water, selecting camping gear, and wilderness first aid. With a concise review of dangerous animals and general wilderness knowledge, this survey also features pre-trip lists for assembling camping supplies, food, and first aid kits.

Camping 101: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to What a Novice Needs to Know (Duraguide )

Science & Math

Kavanagh, J. M.

Nature & Ecology

Waterford Press

Presented in a sophisticated and durable format, these handy, waterproof reference guides are a great source of portable and accessible information for anyone with an interest in wild birds, from youths to adults. This review examines feeder selection and placement, the seasonal feeds of common backyard birds, and how to make a yard more bird-friendly, in addition to featuring images of 50 of the most common North American backyard feeder birds.

Bird Feeding Basics: An Introduction to Feeders, Feeds & Backyard Birds (Animal Care Guide)

Biological Sciences

Created and printed in the USA and revised in 2012 to encompass the latest first aid procedures, this guide contains easy-to-follow instructions which allow novices to identify and respond to various emergencies. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.

Emergency First Aid: Recognition and Response to Medical Emergencies (Pocket Tutor Guide)

Sports & Outdoors

Familiar species, common plants, and natural phenomena are introduced in these beautifully illustrated guides to nature and the outdoors. Printed on laminated, water-resistant paper in a folded format, Pocket Naturalist® Guides are highly durable for use in the field as each title provides a portable reference to a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and insects. Nature enthusiasts, from the ultimate beginner to the seasoned explorer, will relish the abundance of detailed information packed within these handheld guides.  Recognizable species of birds, mammals, reptiles, butterflies, insects, and fishes—from the singleleaf pinyon pine to the great purple hairstreak butterfly—are included in this comprehensive and practical overview of the nature and wildlife found at Mount Santa Rosa and the San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. This indispensable and portable guide features specific local information, making it an ideal companion for visitors to the area and those preparing a trip.

Field Guide to Mount San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness: An Introduction to Familiar Species (A Pocket Naturalist® Guide)

Providing essential guidance for a myriad of circumstances and skill levels, this virtually indestructible series of pocket guides includes tips and tricks for exploring the outdoors as well as preparing for natural disasters. From studying wildlife and diverse environments to sound advice for hunting and boating enthusiasts, this collection is ideal for the everyday adventurer. Unlike bulky guidebooks, these waterproof, travel-size companions are perfect for navigating the wilderness, built to endure day hikes, fishing expeditions, and camping trips for years to come. Using a step-by-step approach, this essential guide explains how to assemble survival essentials while out in the backwoods. Fundamental topics, including finding personal protection in the form of clothing, shelter, and fire; signaling for help; foraging for water and food; navigating without a compass; and administering emergency first aid, are addressed within this practical and potentially life-saving resource, making it a must-have for any excursion into the wild.

Wilderness Survival: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to Staying Alive in the Wilderness (Duraguide )