This book aims to let become a Nature Ranger and discover the secrets of the world around you. With this work, you can learn how plants can tell up from down, track wild animals, and build homes for bats. Also included are over 30 fun projects, facts and handy hints bring the natural world right to your door and, a handy spotter's guide, making exploring nature a breeze - whether you're at home or on the move.
David Andrew Burnie is an accomplished zoologist who was a nature reserve ranger before becoming a natural history author and editor. A prolific writer of many books, including several on dinosaurs, he has seen many of his titles win educational awards and science prizes. His titles for Kingfisher include Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet and The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia, which was nominated for the Aventis Prize for Science Books in 2002.