Naturalist's Guide to Observing Nature - Couverture souple

Rinehart, Kurt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0811732681 ISBN 13 : 9780811732680

Editeur : Stackpole Books, 2006

Synopsis

An innovative guide to making the most of the wilderness experience, illustrated throughout with attractive line drawings

Includes a "field guide to field guides," evaluating the resources available to readers and showing how to use them most successfully

Author is an experienced teacher and wildlife researcher
According to the U.S. Forest Service, nearly half of all Americans spend time observing, identifying, or photographing wildlife and plants, and they invest billions of dollars annually on cameras, binoculars, guided tours, videos, handbooks, and field guides. Still, many people lack the basic skills and insights needed to make effective use of these resources. This remarkable handbook takes a step back from the sea of information to take a fresh look at the fundamentals of observing nature. Advocating a holistic approach, it shows how to move beyond memorization of facts and become better attuned to your surroundings; rather than simply comparing a bird to a picture in a field guide, you'll learn to observe its habitat, its posture, its movement, and a host of other factors. Not only will you be able to identify wildlife more accurately--you'll also gain a deeper understanding of the natural processes going on around you, and you'll enjoy a much richer and more meaningful outdoor experience.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Kurt Rinehart is director of the outdoor program at the Mountain School in Vershire, Vermont. He has participated in research projects across North America, studying mountain lions, jaguars, and wolves.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Stackpole Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0811732681
• ISBN 13: 9780811732680
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible