"An eye-opening adventure into the secret language of trees, unveiling clues hidden in branches, roots, leaves, and more"-- Trees are keen to tell us so much: about themselves, the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, and time. To understand their story, you have to know how to read it. Gooley helps readers uncover the clues hiding in a tree's branches and leaves; its bark, buds, and flowers-- even in its stump. No two trees are...

"Discover how to: Choose and use the right type of compass; Use a map and compass in concert with a GPS receiver; Read and understand contour lines and other map features; Plot a course and find your way through the wilderness; Use the stars to navigate rivers, streams, and trails at night; Find and order the maps you need."--Back cover.