In Make it Wild! Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield show how children can enjoy the endless opportunities offered by wild places. Looking at what nature has to offer, they explore the potential of raw materials such as snow, leaves and sticks and demonstrate how children can use them to make anything from a cricket bat or a clay monster to ice lanterns or flaming balloons. As they play the kids are learning how to solve practical problems, how to work together, how to see a process through from start to finish, how to use potentially dangerous tools safely - all skills they need to cope with the world and develop an understanding of the way it works. and make it Wild! makes it fun! And Make it Wild! makes it fun! Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield share a love of exploring wild places and a passionate commitment to introducing young people to experiences that alow them to enjoy outdoor adventure, explore their limits, take measured risks and learn new skills. `A Joyous celebration of independence, the great outdoors and taking risks, this is the ideal solution to a credit crunch summer holiday - nature comes conveniently free" daily Mail `An essential addition to the kitbag of any budding outdoor adventurer". Country Living