Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.

On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

"From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now,"--Amazon.com.

A young girl rushes outside when the air is crisp and the sky turns gray to observe all of the changes that autumn brings.

Provides nature activities for every day of the year, including making a snow gauge, hatching amphibian eggs, planting a butterfly garden, and creating a cloud in the kitchen,

"Recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth. Abundant time in natural settings seems to yield long-term benefits in kids' cognitive, emotional, and social development. How to Raise a Wild Child is a timely and engaging antidote, offering teachers, parents, and other caregivers the necessary tools to engender a meaningful, lasting connection between children and the natural world." - taken from cover page...

"When Ben Hewitt and his wife bought a sprawling acreage of field and forest in northern Vermont, the landscape easily allowed them to envision the self-sustaining family farm they were eager to start. But over the years, the land became so much more than a building site; it became the birthplace of their two sons, the main source of family income and food, and ultimately, both classroom and home for their children. Having opted out of formal education,...

Explores the unique relationships between certain plants and animals and the living and non-living things that share their environment.

Looks at dinosaurs as well as spiders, ants, dung beetles and other creepy creatures.