
The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places (Concord Library)
Author: Stephen TrimblePaperback:Publisher: Beacon PressISBN 10: 0807085251ISBN 13: 978-0807085257Hardcover:Publisher: Beacon PrISBN 10: 0807085243ISBN 13: 978-0807085240What may happen now that so many more children are denied exposure to wilderness than at any other time in human history? Review This thoughtful presentation, testifying to children's need for direct contact with nature, has value for parents and those who work with children. --Publishers Weekly"A convincing case for the necessity of exposing children to nature." --Kirkus Reviews"I recommend this book for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in child development." --Bloomsbury Review From the Back Cover In this unique collaboration, naturalists Gary Nabhan and Stephen Trimble investigate how children come to care deeply about the natural world. Th