Calling all animal lovers! 50 hands-on activities and adventures that
bring you closer to wild animals than you've ever been.
Have you ever followed animal tracks in the mud or chased after the
glowing trail of a firefly in the night sky? Want to know how to hold a
snake, feed a bird from your hat, and help salamanders cross the road?
If so, you're not just an animal lover--you're an animal adventurer,
and this is the book for you. It's packed full of hands-on activities
and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever
before--from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly
arthropods, and other intriguing invertebrates. You'll get insider tips
about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and
then record handy field notes about all your amazing animal discoveries.
Look inside to learn how to:
Track wild animals any time of year
Use a flashlight for night vision to spy on nocturnal animals
Start your very own animal scat collection and impress your friends
Build a wildlife blind and become invisible to animals around you
Collect things like snakeskins, fossils, and feathers
Keep a wild guide to your own backyard
And so much more!