Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature

by Dara McAnulty
Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature
Author: Dara McAnulty
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1760988669
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Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty – winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist – on a nature walk and experience the joy of connecting with the natural world on your multi sensory journey. This beautiful gift book, illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls, is divided into five sections: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the river bank. Dara pauses to tell you about each habitat and provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there – including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many more. Each section contains a discovery section where you will have a closer look at natural phenomenon such as metamorphoses and migration, learn about categorization in the animal kingdom or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds. Each section finishes with an activity to do when you get home: plant wild flowers, make a bird feeder, try pond dipping, make a journey stick and build a terrarium. Dara ends the book with advice for young conservationists.

Diary of a Young Naturalist

by Dara McAnulty
Diary of a Young Naturalist
Author: Dara McAnulty
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 157131752X
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A BuzzFeed "Best Book of June 2021" From sixteen-year-old Dara McAnulty, a globally renowned figure in the youth climate activist movement, comes a memoir about loving the natural world and fighting to save it. Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of a year in Dara’s Northern Ireland home patch. Beginning in spring?when “the sparrows dig the moss from the guttering and the air is as puffed out as the robin’s chest?these diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are vivid, evocative, and moving. As well as Dara’s intense connection to the natural world, Diary of a Young Naturalist captures his perspective as a teenager juggling exams, friendships, and a life of campaigning. We see his close-knit family, the disruptions of moving and changing schools, and the complexities of living with autism. “In writing this book,” writes Dara, “I have experienced challenges but also felt incredible joy, wonder, curiosity and excitement. In sharing this journey my hope is that people of all generations will not only understand autism a little more but also appreciate a child’s eye view on our delicate and changing biosphere.” Winner of the Wainwright Prize for UK nature writing and already sold into more than a dozen territories, Diary of a Young Naturalist is a triumphant debut from an important new voice.

How to Raise a Wild Child

by Scott D. Sampson
How to Raise a Wild Child
Author: Scott D. Sampson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2015
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0544279328
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"An easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more"--

Your Wild Child

by Brooke Davis
Your Wild Child
Author: Brooke Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2020-09-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780648661825
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Following on from the success of the first book by Brooke Davis, Your Wild Imagination, comes Your Wild Child - a new book that your family will love! Full of new and interesting nature based activities for children aged 2-12 years, this beautiful, practical and easy to use book will captivate your children and encourage independent play with nature.You will discover new ideas for outdoor play, and also find ways to bring nature indoors - perfect for those times when you're stuck inside.Your Wild Child includes more than 150 stunning full colour photographs, accompanied by simple and easy to follow instructions. The activities can be adapted to suit your children's age and interest. Some activities may require adult assistance for younger Nature Warriors, but there are often alternatives presented for how you can provide a more or less challenging activity.The activities are open-ended, meaning that children can use their imaginations and create dozens of things from one activity prompt. This book shows actual creations made by children and does not encourage all crafts to turn out looking the same. Instead the activities can boost creativity, problem solving and persistence. Nature play also improves fine motor skills, physical strength and coordination.The book allows you to easily adapt the activities to suit your location. Using nature as the primary resource reduces the need for craft purchases, making the activities very inexpensive to implement.Inside the book you will find more than 20 nature play activities that are fun and easy to implement, including:-Leaf crowns-Nature wings-Boats and rafts-Stick frames-Nature weaving-Bug journal-Pick up sticks-Light catcher-Leaf art and more.The hardcover, full colour book measures 16cm x 24cm and is printed in Australia on sustainably sourced paper. It's the perfect backpack size and easy to manage with little hands.This book is a wonderful resource for early years and primary teachers, home schoolers, parents and grandparents seeking more nature play ideas. It's also perfect for taking camping and for school holiday play ideas.

Wild Child

by Dara McAnulty
Wild Child
Author: Dara McAnulty
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-03-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781529045307
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Shortlisted for the 2022 Wainwright Prize for Nature & Conservation Writing for Children 2022 and the 2022 Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year Join Dara McAnulty, winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist, as he takes you on a multi-sensory journey of the natural world, starting just beyond your own front door. Illustrated in full-colour by Barry Falls, this beautiful gift book is divided into five chapters: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland, and wandering along the riverbank. Describing each habitat in detail, Dara provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there, including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many more. Each chapter contains a discovery section where you will get a closer look at natural phenomena such as metamorphoses and migration, categorization in the animal kingdom or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds. Additionally, each chapter ends with an activity to do when you get home. You will be shown how to make a bird feeder, try pond dipping, make a journey stick, and build a terrarium. Bursting with knowledge about the natural world and inspirational advice for young conservationists, Wild Child by Dara McAnulty is the perfect guide for aspiring young naturalists.

Wild Child: Nature Adventures for Young Explorers - with Amazing Things to Make, Find, and Do

by Dara McAnulty
Wild Child: Nature Adventures for Young Explorers - with Amazing Things to Make, Find, and Do
Author: Dara McAnulty
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2023-05-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615199179
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A standout among nature books for children, Wild Child is a “dreamy dive into the natural world” (The Guardian) from award-winning author Dara McAnulty, “a young naturalist who inspires with joy” (The New York Times) Nature is all around us to see, hear, and touch—in the leafy woods, by the sparkling water, or simply out the window. What will you discover? A chattering jay hiding an acorn, a butterfly with camouflaged wings? Perhaps a brilliant red feather you’ll carry home and tie to your journey stick, to remember. Lavishly illustrated by Barry Falls, this oversize book invites children outdoors on every kind of adventure, from counting the species in an oak tree to searching the riverbed for aquatic dragonfly nymphs. With wonder and poetry, color and curiosity, Wild Child will stir the hearts of readers young and old alike. Ideal for kids ages 7 to 11 Explore the garden, woods, meadow, and other nearby habitats Read all about the wonders of nature, from migration to metamorphosis Make your own bird feeder, terrarium, and more fun nature crafts Spot local creatures—from chickadees to caddisflies—and learn what makes them special! Publisher’s note: This US edition of Wild Child is revised to feature plants and animals found in North America.

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Continental Philosophy of Education

by John Baldacchino
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Continental Philosophy of Education
Author: John Baldacchino
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2024-07-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1350334111
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This handbook is the first reference work to explore and define what continental philosophy of education is or could be, and what its boundaries are, serving as a point of entry for those who need an overview of the ideas in the field. The book includes 34 chapters written by leading scholars based in Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the USA. It is subdivided into three sections covering the metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics of education and the chapters focus on philosophical concepts such as otherness, empathy and personhood and problems including political influences on education and the limits of education. The contributors discuss a range of continental thinkers and look at how their work has influenced the wider field of philosophy of education.

Encounters with Wild Children

by Adriana S. Benzaquén
Encounters with Wild Children
Author: Adriana S. Benzaquén
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2006
Genre: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN: 0773576118
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Through detailed readings of a wide variety of accounts, debates, and representations, Encounters with Wild Children explores the many different meanings these children were given and the varied responses they elicited. Adriana Benzaqu n explains why wild children continue to haunt and fascinate Western scientists and shows how the knowledge they have generated in different disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, psychiatry, pedagogy, linguistics, and sociology, has contributed to the shaping and reshaping of the modern understanding of "the child" and affected the social and institutional practices directed at all children in schools, welfare, mental health, and the law.

Wild Child

by Patrick Barkham
Wild Child
Author: Patrick Barkham
Publisher: Granta Books
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1783781920
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“Quiet but compelling arguments about the importance of kids getting out more and connecting to nature . . . A book that deserves to flourish.” —The Guardian From climbing trees and making dens, to building sandcastles and pond-dipping, many of the activities we associate with a happy childhood take place outdoors. And yet, the reality for many contemporary children is very different. The studies tell us that we are raising a generation who are so alienated from nature that they can’t identify the commonest birds or plants, they don’t know where their food comes from, they are shuttled between home, school and the shops and spend very little time in green spaces—let alone roaming free. In this timely and personal book, celebrated nature writer Patrick Barkham draws on his own experience as a parent and a forest school volunteer to explore the relationship between children and nature. Unfolding over the course of a year of snowsuits, muddy wellies, and sunhats, Wild Child is both an intimate story of children finding their place in the natural world and a celebration of the delight we can all find in even modest patches of green. “Entrancing . . . If ever there was a book to fuel the ecological interest of future generations, this is it.”—Isabella Tree, author of Wilding “Barkham takes us through a year giving his children an education in wildness. He encourages them that a physical relationship with wildlife is of the utmost importance . . . His memoir reveals the abundance of wildlife that can be explored in our own back gardens.” —The Herald