Survivor's science in the forest
By: Peter D. Riley.
Series: Survivor's science
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Subjects: Wilderness survival -- Juvenile literature; Forests and forestry -- Juvenile literature; Wilderness survival; Survival; Forests and forestry
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Forest regions; title: How are trees and bushes different from other plants?; title: Weather in forest regions; title: Make a simple barometer; title: How conifers survive; title: Predicting the weather with pine cones; title: How broad-leaved trees survive; title: Testing winged fruit; title: Comparing the growth of twigs; title: Clothes for the forest; title: Can natural materials keep in warmth?; title: Shelter; title: Why should you knock a tent peg right into the ground?; title: Travelling through the woods; title: Finding directions; title: Foods from the forest; title: Water; title: What helps sugar dissolve?; title: Fire; title: Forest wildlife; title: Testing birds' feet; title: Avoiding dangerous animals; title: Does twisting and plaiting increase strength?; title: Rescue; title: Sending a message by sound.