The Geography of Childhood Why Children Need Wild Places [Paperback]

What may happen now that so many more children are denied exposure to wilderness than at any other time in human history?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 ReviewGary Paul Nabhan, a MacArthur Fellow and plant conservationist, is author ofSongbirds, Truffles, and Wolves: An American Naturalist in Italy,among other books. Stephen Trimble is author and photographer of many books includingThe People: Indians of the American Southwest.US