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2015.
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"Gooley’s more than two decades of pioneering outdoor experience include research among the Dayak people of Borneo and the Tuareg of the Sahara. With his first book, The Natural Navigator, he started a renaissance in the rare art of reading nature’s clues. Now, in The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, Gooley has compiled more than 850 outdoor tips—many not found in any other book in the world—that will open readers’ eyes to nature’s...
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Regardless of what alarmists shriek, there is still plenty of wilderness in the world. For those who would seek it out, Geary provides preparatory advice about one aspect of life in the wilderness--how to know where you are and where you are going. He excellently guides readers in the pragmatic art of finding oneself in the wild by using a map and a compass. Although primarily addressed to enthusiasts of orienteering (i.e., moving from one point to...
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Long recognized as one of the seminal volumes on the fundamentals of map, compass, and altimeter route finding, Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook now includes the latest information on GPS receivers, complete with all new color illustrations. This concise guide features practical advice
on choosing the right compass, reading and using topographical maps, using an altimeter to pinpoint your position, and mastering GPS. It also helps you steer clear...
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• The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to finding your way in the wilderness
• Covers all navigational techniques, from map and compass to GPS and gives instructions on taking bearings and planning routes on USGS maps
• Up-to-date information on tools, equipment, and software
For wilderness travelers, good navigation ability can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight stay. Based...
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c2005
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"This bestselling manual - now thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest developments in technology and equipment - is designed for anyone who wants to chart a course in the wilderness: hiker, backpacker, kayaker, skier, angler, or hunter. Step by step, it teaches the skills that enable you to answer the vital questions: Where am I now? Which way do I head to reach my destination? How far is it? And how long will it take me to get there?
This...
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Cool Maps and Geocaching makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Learn the fun of geocaching. What to put in a secret cache, where to hide it. Create your own compass to find a cache and write in an adventure journal. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo...
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2019.
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"Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes -- and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry -- Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You'll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements like flora, fauna...
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A classic handbook for learning to navigate--extensively updated to include the newest trends and devices. *GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of receivers now available *Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers, along with additional information on changing declination *Extensive illustrated examples of orientation and navigation Proceed with confidence when heading off-road or off-trail with the...
16) Orienteering
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Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces the sport of orienteering, in which competitors use compasses and maps to navigate a racecourse, usually through the woods, trying to find the best route and finish in the fastest time.
19) Finding your way
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c2011
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"Gives essential survival tips for navigation in the wild, including using natural means such as the sun and stars and using technology such as compasses and GPS receivers"--Provided by publisher.
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