Opening with a brief history of forts and reminders about "safety first" . . . this book gives clear instructions for creating 16 different forts in all kinds of climates and environments - indoors or outside, at the beach, in the snow, in the backyard, in the living room and more. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations include tools and materials lists, plus the ethics of "fort protocol". This unique and indispensable resource will delight kids everywhere . . . and the grownups who care about them.