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.
Covers the basics of orienteering--a race through unfamiliar terrain with a compass and a map--including equipment and clothing, map reading, running the course, fitness and safety, the best places to orienteer, and course planning.
Frank and Joe investigate the disappearance of the owner and designer of a new maze in Nova Scotia and encounter a ten-year-old mystery connected to it.
Describes how humans have developed systems using their senses, landmarks, maps, navigation, and signs in the natural world to find their way around. Includes activities, games, and experiments illustrating the principles of wayfinding.
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.
An introduction to orienteering that explains what it is and why people enjoy the activity and discusses equipment, how to use a compass, developing skills, techniques, competitions, and other related topics.
