Louv talks with parents, children, teachers, scientists, religious leaders, child-development researchers, and environmentalists to find ways for children to experience the natural world more deeply.
Oh, what fun a child can have by jumping in mud puddles, collecting bugs and listening to birds! And yet, many children today have become so occupied with TV, computers and video games that unstructured outdoor play is sadly becoming a thing of the past. I LOVE DIRT! is a call to parents, educators and caregivers to help children recover one of ...
Not a book about a lone fisherman spending hours in silent contemplation, this book involves the author's going out among disparate groups of American fishers and spending time listening--and out of that he gets a portrait of America.
In a collection of stories, discussion, and quotations, the author of Childhood's Future examines the interconnections among all people; the links that make up family, community, and more; and the importance of memory and personal stories. 35,000 first printing. Tour. IP.
The nature of fatherhood today has become a controversial issue that hits home for millions of Americans. Louv reexamines and reevaluates the male parent, drawing a connection between manhood and fatherhood and demonstrating fatherhood as a fulfilling process of discovery and self-worth.
The acclaimed author of Childhood's Future presents a primer for parents--and every American--on how to create a better life for children now. In these troubled times for families, Louv offers a blueprint for a grassro ots movement designed to draw the attention of politics, the courts, and the media.
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