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Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the beloved host of PBS Kids' Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more. American children spend four to seven minutes a day playing outdoors -- 90 percent less time than their parents did. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth....
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"All sorts of wild things are going on right outside your door! Explore the science in your own backyard with these fun Science Buddies outdoor nature projects. Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos help you learn how to tell the temperature from crickets' chirps, study the stars, find hidden colors in leaves, and more!" -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Seasons (Wong Herbert Yee) volume 4
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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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.
11) Wild + free nature: 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
A resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. --
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"What can you create with some backyard objects and tissue paper? Your very own flower crown! Use easy-to-follow directions to make fifteen crafts (and two recipes!) with each one focused on nature. Crafts include fun facts and additional resources, giving covert learning opportunities for your little explorer and reducing screentime."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive guide for parents and educators is designed to help youth of all ages develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world. This amazing compendium is packed with seasonal games, crafts, skills, stories and observations to make outdoor learning fun!"--Provided by publisher.
Basic skills for connecting to nature -- Key nature concepts for children to learn -- Fall: the cooling season -- Winter: the great exhale -- Spring: the greening...
17) Me-- Jane
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using our senses to connect to nature in a deep and nourishing way. From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to camouflage games and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse and incredible sensory nature activities for all ages."--
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Rodeno
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Español
Description
Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine -- jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! -- Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! -- Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away! When it's wet, or windy or cold, there's no need to stay cooped up indoors; it's a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun. --...
Author
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"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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