Tracks in Nature

The Essential Nature Guide – Discover Nature’s Treasures with Lars Henrik Olsen

Explore nature with The Essential Nature Guide, a wonderful book that helps you understand and appreciate the many exciting experiences nature has to offer. Written in a clear, accessible style and richly illustrated, the book gives you a solid introduction to the amazing world of nature – from animal tracks to the small, hidden life forms you’d normally overlook.

The book makes it easy to identify tracks and signs, bird nests, insects and much more. Take it with you into the forest, garden or out on a field walk and start your own track hunt. Read about which bird built a nest, which animal left prints in the soil, or which fungi and plants live in nature’s hidden corners. With concise text and beautiful illustrations, every discovery becomes easier to understand.

This handbook helps you find traces and signs of life you might otherwise miss, turning a simple walk in the woods into an exciting hunt for nature’s secrets. An indispensable guide for nature lovers, both kids and adults, who want to explore nature’s diversity in a fresh and exciting way.

About the author, Lars Henrik Olsen
Lars Henrik Olsen is a recognized nature communicator, author and expert in biodiversity. With many years of experience in nature studies and as an enthusiastic nature lover, he has created books and guides that make nature’s complexity accessible and understandable for everyone. His passion for nature shines through his work, where he combines scientific knowledge with a curiosity for the small, often overlooked details. Olsen is known for his ability to communicate nature’s mysteries in an engaging and educational way, making his books an indispensable resource for both beginners and experienced nature enthusiasts.

About the illustrator

The book is illustrated by Michael Petersen, who trained as a veterinarian but early on changed career paths to become a visual artist and graphic designer. For 18 years he worked at Københavns Zoologiske Have, where his drawings and designs can be seen on signs and in exhibitions. He now illustrates signs for natural areas and writes books about nature, including SØ & Å - livet over og under vandspejlet, which is also published by Koustrup & Co.

Softcover, 120 pages.