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Environmental education Natural history Juvenile literature Natural history United States Nature study Nature study Activity programs Nature study Activity programs Juvenile literature Nature study Juvenile literature Outdoor recreation Outdoor recreation for children Outdoor recreation for children Juvenile literatureHewitt, Ben
Summary: "Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing and unusual things. They learned how to shelter and clothe themselves, how to use a knife and hatchet, how build a fire, tie knots, and read a compass. They learned how to spend a comfortable night in the forest without a nylon tent from REI. The Young Adventurer's Guide will teach kids everything from how to walk like a fox and see like an owl...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roost Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.083 HEWSummary: Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The School of Life 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J304.2 SCHArnosky, Jim.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Collins Publishers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature ArnoskyBoring, Mel
Summary: Provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of more than 150 different animals and plants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Northword Press 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Science Take BoringSummary: "Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right outside their front door"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 BUGArd, Cath
Summary: "A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the 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;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Gestalten 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 ARDMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: A collection of facts, games, riddles, and other activities related to the autumn season.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum 1991
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 574.5 MARYurich, Ginny
Summary: A collection of outdoor activities designed for children to encourage exploration and interaction with nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Ginny Yurich] 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 YURArnosky, Jim.
Summary: Crinkleroot the forest dweller describes the changes that take place in animals and plants throughout the four seasons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature ArnoskyTornio, Stacy
Summary: "It's so easy to go through the routine of visiting a national park, but this book will encourage families to truly experience the outing. By having things to look for and learn about, it will help families truly be present and in the moment while enjoying these amazing, beautiful lands meant for all people. This is more than just a checklist. Every scavenger hunt is a to-do list...a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.7816 TORCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.7816 TORWalsh, Liza Gardner
Summary: Suggests outdoor activities for children to explore nature, including making mud monsters, building forts, painting rocks, and going on bug hunts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Down East Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 WALYoung, Jon
Summary: "Coyote's guide lifts the lid off the mind of a mentor to reveal what happens behind-the-scenes, and offers dozens of activities, stories, songs, and games, so mentors, educators and parents can lead in ways that fit their ecosystems, their clients, and their specific goals. Coyote's guide sets fresh standards for environmental literacy that engages body, mind, and spirit"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: OWLLink Media 2016
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.72 YOUTandon, Pooja S.
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Academy Of Pediatrics
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 TANCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 TANCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 TANHamilton, Leslie
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkeley Pub. Group 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.357 HAMArment, Ainsley
Summary: "...[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."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1976
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 577 STOSampson, Scott D.
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 508 SAMTekiela, Stan.
Contents: Hike smart -- Prairie smart -- Wetland smart -- Woodland smart -- Bird smart -- Bug smart -- Critter smart -- Herp smart -- Mushroom smart -- Plant smart -- Rock smart -- Star smart -- Weather smart.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508.973 TEKArnosky, Jim.
Summary: Observations by one forest dweller of the plants and animals that surround him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bradbury Press 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508.325 ARNCastaldo, Nancy F. (Nancy Fusco)
Summary: Explores the outdoors and teaches young readers about a variety of plants and animals with over sixty suggested activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 372.35 CASLawlor, Elizabeth P.
Summary: Introduces common living things that continue to make a living during the winter and suggests activities for discovering what each creature looks like, where it lives, and how it survives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stackpole Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508.2 LAWBeaton, Clare
Summary: "What can you create with just a cardboard box and some construction paper? Your very own coral reef! Use easy-to-follow directions to make thirteen crafts (and one recipe), each one focused on the ocean. Crafts include fun facts and additional resources, giving covert learning opportunities for your little explorer and reducing screentime."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019