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Vitamin N - Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life
Crowfoot, Chief of the Siksika First Nation, describes life as the "flash of a firefly in the night and the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime." Enjoying life is so much more than video games and running from class to class or meeting to meeting. In fact, life is best experienced with family, and unscheduled to freely enjoy the beauty and power found outdoors. Bringing together vision, instruction and practical ideas, this book provides guidance for novice or experienced naturalists.
Written primarily to parents who seek to provide children a nature rich upbringing, the author begins with facilitating parent-child attachment through nature from infancy. Building upon this foundation, he explains 500 ways to engage with the world around us through observation, activities and community connection. Prepared to be amazed at the opportunity that exists to build relationships, create memories and be equipped with the resources to overcome common stress related struggles, simply by taking advantage of the readily available natural world. 275 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne
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, with
500 activities for children and adults
Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays
Scores of informational websites
Down-to-earth advice
In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book "rivaled Rachel Carson's Silent Spring" (the Cincinnati Enquirer), was "an absolute must-read for parents" (the Boston Globe), and "an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child" (the New York Times). His follow-up book, The Nature Principle, addressed the needs of adults and outlined a "new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live" (McClatchy Newspapers).Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Algonquin Books |
Grades: | K-12 |
ISBN: | 9781616205782 |
Length in Inches: | 8.125 |
Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |