Gerald and Lee Durrell's book is a richly illustrated guide to becoming an amateur naturalist that encourages readers to get outside and explore the world of nature first-hand. The book mixes practical tips (such as what to pack in a naturalist's daypack, how to take plaster casts of animal tracks, how to garden for wildlife, and how to use a hand lens) with detailed information about a wide variety of habitats (chaparral, grasslands, desert, tundra, deciduous woodlands, coniferous woodlands, tropical forest, mountain, ponds, streams, wetlands, cliffs, dunes, shores, oceans and more).
