Discovering Nature With Young People

Discovering Nature with Young People ...is a potpourri of materials geared to helping young people aged eight to 16 understand and appreciate nature. Entries cover fiction and nonfiction of all genres and in all formats: articles, books, plays, poetry, reference works, activity guides, field-trip handbooks, films, videotapes, sound recordings, and computer programs.

Also listed are games, kits, activity books, puzzles, clubs and organizations, and places to visit. American Libraries An invaluable resource for anyone who works with children, this is a comprehensive guide to written and audiovisual materials that can help provide educational and enjoyable experiences for young people exploring nature.

While previous bibliographies have tended to emphasize a strictly scientific approach, Discovering Nature with Young People lists resources that will enable a child to achieve a multi-faceted nature experience through reading, instruction, or direct encounters. Review: ?This book has everything on where to find something on outdoor education, fulfilling every librarian's dream of the perfect reference book.

I've worked in both libraries and outdoor education for the past 15 years and am impressed -- it includes not just books and films, but plays, poetry, special days, program guides, and religious interpretation of nature. Each listing gives author, title, date of publication, publishers, recommended ages of interest, and a brief annotation of the item.?-The Book Report