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Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
©2016
Description
"From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for 'nature') is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now."--Amazon.com.
Nature-deficit disorder: the alienation of children from the natural world. Louv provides a one-of-a-kind practical guidebook with tips not only for parents eager to...
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The Maine Woods is a characteristically Thoreauvian book. A personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose. Thoreau's evocative renderings of the life of the primitive forest--its mountains, waterways, fauna, flora, and inhabitants--are valuable in themselves. But his impassioned protest against despoilment in the name of commerce and sport, which even by the 1850s threatened...
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before—often with negative consequences. But there is a solution. Unrestricted outdoor play helps reduce stress, improve health, and enhance creativity, learning, and attention span. In Nature Play at Home, Nancy Striniste gives you the tools you need to make outdoor adventures possible in your own backyard. With hundreds of inspiring ideas and illustrated,...
6) Bird watcher
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Appears on list
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Explore the world of birds, from feathers to flight. Discover the wonderful world of birds with more than 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts.
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Publisher
Little Gestalten
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will draw out budding architects, their first constructions built from stones, branches, and leaves; a thorough investigation of trees will reveal all kinds of...
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Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"We're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking and seeing and listening and hearing. But we can make hidden things visible, and find ways to bring nature much closer to home. As you take on new techniques and a little new equipment, you will discover new creatures and, with them, new areas of yourself that had gone dormant. Once put to use, they wake up and start working again....
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else―Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn. Then Milton’s parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer, where his uncle...
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Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"From yellow through to russet flame, no tree nor leaf looks quite the same. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of autumn as this little book guides you through the season's changes. Packed with poems, hands-on activities and fascinating facts, this guide is designed to be taken into the wild to encourage curiousity, creativity and connection with nature."--
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Pub. Date
2014.
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"When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to start. But over the years, the land became so much more than a building site; it became the birthplace of their two sons, the main source of family income and food, and ultimately, both classroom and home for their children. Having opted out of formal education,...
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Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Discover the ancient art of reading outdoor clues. Meet two young adventurers as they discover the ancient art of reading outdoor clues. Join them as they learn to read a full moon, decode the color of the ocean and forecast the weather with a rainbow, uncovering the secret signs of nature and a world of forgotten skills. With a foreword from naturalist Steve Backshall."--Publisher's description.
17) My autumn book
Author
Series
Seasons (Wong Herbert Yee) volume 4
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
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Description
A young girl rushes outside when the air is crisp and the sky turns gray to observe all of the changes that Autumn brings.
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Publisher
American Academy Of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
Pediatricians and nature experts Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the convincing case that children and families will be happier, healthier, and more resilient when they spend time in nature. They offer a wealth of suggestions for nature-based activities and suggestions for overcoming common challenges busy families face when trying to increase their outdoor time. The authors address the importance of nature for children's health...
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Publisher
Heyday
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.