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Book SynopsisTogether they share their passion, reveal what got them into wildlife in the first place and show how to get closer to it – now they want you to Get Your Boots On. The book offers indispensable advice for those who would like to get more involved, or even build a career out of their passion for wildlife. Illustrated throughout by Alex’s stunning photographs, this book will appeal to young and old alike. It suggests: when and where to get out there; what to go looking for; how to do it; what to take… and a host of other tips. Practical advice for getting closer to nature with encouragement from those who have lived it. As Chris Packham says in the Foreword: ‘This fabulous and important book. It’s good, it’s inspirational and — critically — it’s heartening.’
Trade Review‘This book would be the perfect present’— BBC Wildlife Magazine; ‘It’s practical, lightweight, easy to follow and jam-packed full of tips and inspiration’— New Nature; ‘A fantastic achievement’— getoutwiththekids.co.uk; ‘You’ve got great advice that you can see has come out of Alex’s own experiences’— Wild Parenting: Nature Book Club; ‘A brilliant book by young naturalist. A great book whatever your age, but perfect for nature-loving teens’— groweatgift; ‘I found it hard to put this book down, it’s a real page turner… Get Your Boots On is excellent! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’— Canned Wildlife.
Table of ContentsForeword by Chris Packham; INTRODUCTION; GETTING INTERESTED AND GETTING OUT; MAKING CONNECTIONS; GADGETS AND TECHNOLOGY; GET COMPETITIVE; JUGGLING WILDLIFE AND YOUR LIFE; ACTIVISM; NEXT GENERATION; BE OPEN TO ADVICE; Recommended reading; Acknowledgements; Index