Book

Christopher, Todd.

The green hour : a daily dose of nature for happier, healthier, smarter kids / Todd Christopher.

1st ed.

Boston : Trumpeter Books, ©2010.

x, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Offering families fun ways to explore nature, the book is a field guide to outdoor adventure--offering activities, fun facts, science lessons, and practical advice for engaging children in outdoor nature play that presents teachable moments and open-ended exploration of the natural world.

Outdoor recreation for children.

Children and the environment.

Parent and child.

Includes bibliographical references.

Discover together -- Safety first -- Making the connection -- Going on a bug safari -- Looking out for birds -- Discovering details in the dirt -- Getting to know trees -- Attracting butterflies -- Going for a hike -- Picking up on tracks and clues -- Turning over new leaves -- Seeking out seeds -- Going wild for flowers -- Chasing summer bugs -- Raising monarchs -- Exploring ponds and streams -- Having fun with frogs and toads -- Heading to the sea -- Blowing in the wind -- Making the most of gray skies -- Playing in the snow -- Investigating the sun -- Watching the moon -- Gazing at the stars.

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