Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life

Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life

<DIV><DIV>From the author of the <I>New York Times </I>bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, <I>Vitamin N</I> (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with<ul><li>500 activities for children and adults</li><li>Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays</li><li>Scores of informational websites</li><li>Down-to-earth advice</li></ul>In his landmark work <I>Last Child in the Woods, </I>Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book “rivaled Rachel Carson’s <I>Silent Spring</I>” (the <I>Cincinnati Enquirer</I>), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the <I>Boston Globe</I>), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the <I>New York Times</I>). His  follow-up book, <I>The Nature Principle,</I> addressed the needs of adults and outlined a “new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live” (McClatchy Newspapers).<I>Vitamin N</I> is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.</DIV></DIV>