Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life
Written by Richard Louv
Narrated by Barry Abrams
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
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
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.
500 activities for children and adults
Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays
Scores of informational websites
Down-to-earth advice
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.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent source book for anyone who wants to raise the bar for environmental awareness and improving access to nature. Louv has written a book that stands out in the field of books on this topic. He provides quick ideas for parents, teachers, grandparents, and various community groups about improving access to nature and documents carefully what is known in today's research about the impact of that access to nature. He is no Luddite and offers ideas about integrating technology and nature immersion. This book can be used on-the-go for people who want to grab quick ideas and can also be a nice work of reflection upon the importance of nature to people living in any environment. His appendices provide further "trails" to follow, if you will. Highly recommended.