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As Joseph CornellĀ’s classic book reached its 20th anniversary, Cornell drew upon a wealth of experience in nature education to significantly revise and expand his book. New nature gamesĀ—favorites from the fieldĀ—and Cornell's typically insightful commentary makes the second edition of this special classic even more valuable to nature lovers…


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1 author picked Sharing Nature with Children as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Although written a few decades ago, this book is full of creative games, activities, and ideas that incorporate drama, natural history, and hands-on learning to rekindle a child’s love for nature. The book is written in a clear and easy-to-follow format and is, well, joyful in the way it is presented, and the activities offered.

This book sparked a worldwide revolution that drew the attention of children, adults, and educators to the importance of nature connection.Ā Ā 

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