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 Tom Brown's Field Guide November 16, 2008
Some helpful examples for starting fires, building lean too, etc. Way to much story telling for me. I just like the facts. I'm sorry I bought his collection without knowing about all the stories first. Oh well.
 Everyone should know these things August 20, 2008
I have this book as well as the one not written for children (Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival). There is much repitition in this book, but the kid specific instruction is very valuable. I put Wilderness Survival in my library and this book in my kids' library. As a Christian, I do not share Tom Brown's spiritual view of the world, but that does not mean that I cannot appreciate the importance of respecting the earth and living at peace and harmony with it wherever possible. I believe my children will profit immensely from this instruction. I have already learned so much about emergency situations and survival, wildlife awareness and how to avoid getting lost. I have also read "Tracker" and "Grandfather," and enjoy the story telling about Tom's friend Rick and his Grandfather, the wise old Indian who taught Tom everything he knows about nature. Again, as a Christian I do not expect everyone and every book to share my views, and can appreciate the wisdom offered in these books.
Good book for road trips July 7, 2008
Son likes to read this when we go on road trips and right before he goes to sleep. The book has alot of interesting things to try. We enjoy trying and confirming some of the things the book mentions.
 A great read September 7, 2007
Extremely well written! I never lost interest. If you enjoy the outdoors and like to camp, then you'll love this book. If you have kids and want them to enjoy the outdoors and discover what it would be like to live off of the land, then this book is for you. If you'd like to teach your kids how to survive in an emergency situation then this is a good start.
I definitely recommend buying the book and keeping it as a reference guide on your coffee table.
A great read and informative book November 11, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great book for anyone who is interested in their children's future and well being, as well as strengthening the relationship they share with their children. It is also a great selection for anyone, of any age, who is interested in learning wilderness survival skills and living closer to the Earth. Do not be fooled by the title, this book contains some very advanced techniques that are only taught in some of Tom's most advanced classes. The skills are presented in an easy to learn/easy to teach format and each skill is presented in a way that opens up opportunities to have lots of fun with your children and at the same time pass on invaluable knowledge to them. The book covers most of the basic survival skills such as; Shelter building, where to find water, basic fire making, finding food, easily identifiable edible plants, making tools, cordage, erecting traps and snares, stalking, basic tracking as well as some very advanced techniques such as; camouflage, wide angle vision, night stalking and tracking, lost proofing, Scout games and activities and most importantly a general respect for the Earth and our environment. Highly recommended to anyone, parent or not, who is interested in learning or teaching nature survival skills, and living a more fulfilling life than modern society offers us or our children.
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