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by Jenny Mason (Author)
Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!
Knowing how to navigate - whether it's by using a compass or by using objects found in nature -- is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can make a compass out of sticks and rocks? Or that you can use the stars as a guide? Learn all this and more in Navigation -- a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence -- and the know-how -- to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation.
Author Biography
Jenny Mason is a story-hunter. She explores foreign countries, canyon mazes, and burial crypts to gather the facts that make the best true tales. Jenny received an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She also holds an MPhil from Trinity College Dublin. When not researching or writing, she performs and produces Blister & Muck, The Unsolvable Mystery Podcast, at blisterandmuck.com.
