"Expert tips to help you explore the world's toughest environments (and your own backyard)"--Page 4 of cover.

"Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a rock hound!"--Cover.

"Learn what it takes to be a real-life explorer in this fun and action-packed guide to discovering the world around us...Amazing stories, fantastic photos, and

"...The must-have book for identifying and learning more about the majestic trees in our backyards, city streets, and forests." -- page 4 of cover.

Being able to read a map and find your way is an essential lifetime skill.