As the sun began to dip, casting long, eerie shadows through the towering pines, Elias knew he needed shelter and more substantial nourishment. He turned to the section on trees.
He flipped to the section on mushrooms. His eyes darted from a cluster of pure white fungi growing on a decaying log to the detailed sketches in the book.
Turning the page, he focused on plants. He scanned the forest floor until he spotted a low-growing plant with distinct, three-lobed leaves and small green berries. He cross-referenced it with the guide.