Author: Dave Hamilton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992913649
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Eco-Kids Wild Food Guide
Author: Dave Hamilton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992913649
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992913649
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook
Author: A. & G. Bridgewater
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
• 28 exciting STEAM projects that combine creative play with eco-awareness. • Fun ideas range from building a wind turbine and a go-kart to creating light, growing vegetables and making green gifts. • STEAM jobs are expected to rise by thirteen percent in the next decade. Having a firm foundation in these areas is key for students to ensure potential for success. • When STEAM is applied to fun activities, learning takes on a whole new meaning.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656760
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
• 28 exciting STEAM projects that combine creative play with eco-awareness. • Fun ideas range from building a wind turbine and a go-kart to creating light, growing vegetables and making green gifts. • STEAM jobs are expected to rise by thirteen percent in the next decade. Having a firm foundation in these areas is key for students to ensure potential for success. • When STEAM is applied to fun activities, learning takes on a whole new meaning.
Green Guide Families
Author: Catherine Zandonella
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205422
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Offers information on how to make environmentally sound decisions about food, health, clothing, toys, and activities, with information on topics ranging from lead-painted toys to the potential side effects of plastic bottles.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426205422
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Offers information on how to make environmentally sound decisions about food, health, clothing, toys, and activities, with information on topics ranging from lead-painted toys to the potential side effects of plastic bottles.
EcoKids
Author: Dan Chiras
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9781550923056
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
To forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to: avoid gloom and doom in favor of positive solutions foster love and empathy for nature develop environmental values put values into action help children discover the roots of problems and be part of lasting solutions walk the talk counter the consumer culture, starting in your own home and community generate hope and combat apathy. Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations.
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9781550923056
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
To forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to: avoid gloom and doom in favor of positive solutions foster love and empathy for nature develop environmental values put values into action help children discover the roots of problems and be part of lasting solutions walk the talk counter the consumer culture, starting in your own home and community generate hope and combat apathy. Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations.
Family Foraging
Author: David Hamilton
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611806844
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
The ultimate family-friendly guide to foraging with kids. Children are natural foragers — they love to get outside and search for hidden treasures. And once they get the foraging bug, there’s no turning back. Before you know it, they’ll be asking where they can find the sweetest summer berries or the best wild apple trees. This fun handbook includes information on finding 30 of the most commonly found wild plants in North America. You can find most of the plants in your nearest forest, park, and sometimes, even in your own backyard. In addition to identification information, the book includes clear instructions on how to best prepare these delicious wild foods with kid-friendly recipes like Puffball Kebabs, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Wild Raspberry Muffins.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611806844
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
The ultimate family-friendly guide to foraging with kids. Children are natural foragers — they love to get outside and search for hidden treasures. And once they get the foraging bug, there’s no turning back. Before you know it, they’ll be asking where they can find the sweetest summer berries or the best wild apple trees. This fun handbook includes information on finding 30 of the most commonly found wild plants in North America. You can find most of the plants in your nearest forest, park, and sometimes, even in your own backyard. In addition to identification information, the book includes clear instructions on how to best prepare these delicious wild foods with kid-friendly recipes like Puffball Kebabs, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Wild Raspberry Muffins.
A Teen Guide to Eco-gardening, Food, and Cooking
Author: Jen Green
Publisher: Raintree Publishers
ISBN: 9781406249859
Category : Cooking (Natural foods)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
This series features stylish books that give school-age readers realistic and practical advice on how they can live an eco-conscious life, right now. That action can be taken by themselves, with their family, or as part of a school or community group.
Publisher: Raintree Publishers
ISBN: 9781406249859
Category : Cooking (Natural foods)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
This series features stylish books that give school-age readers realistic and practical advice on how they can live an eco-conscious life, right now. That action can be taken by themselves, with their family, or as part of a school or community group.
Homemade Kids
Author: Nicola Baird
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409003655
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Modern living offers convenience, and as parents we need all the help we can get. Food is produced in abundance, and clothes are cheap enough for us to use and then discard. But is it necessary to be so wasteful? And is this really how we want to raise our children? Homemade Kids is full of top tips, inspirational ideas and practical advice that will help you to: make your home a more healthy, energy-efficient environment create toys and fun activities for your baby decide whether reusuable nappies are the right choice for you consider the best feeding and transport solutions for your family Raising a healthy, happy child doesn't need to be a complicated process that puts a strain on the planet and your wallet. Homemade Kids takes you back to basics and reminds you of the simple pleasures of parenting.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409003655
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Modern living offers convenience, and as parents we need all the help we can get. Food is produced in abundance, and clothes are cheap enough for us to use and then discard. But is it necessary to be so wasteful? And is this really how we want to raise our children? Homemade Kids is full of top tips, inspirational ideas and practical advice that will help you to: make your home a more healthy, energy-efficient environment create toys and fun activities for your baby decide whether reusuable nappies are the right choice for you consider the best feeding and transport solutions for your family Raising a healthy, happy child doesn't need to be a complicated process that puts a strain on the planet and your wallet. Homemade Kids takes you back to basics and reminds you of the simple pleasures of parenting.
The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods
Author: Nicole Apelian
Publisher: Claude Davis
ISBN: 9781735481517
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
319 color pages, 400 wild foods, plant localization maps for each plant (400 maps), paperback, great print quality, superior plant identification guidelines, recipes for each plant, full page photos of the plants, at least 3 pictures for each plant, medicinal uses.The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods is probably the most important thing you want to have by your side when you go out foraging. Maybe there are times when you're still not sure about a certain plant and you need to consult the book, despite your vast experience. Or maybe you don't have experience at all and just want to find wild goodies using the book. This book is the ultimate resource for every home, kept right next to your emergency foods, in your Bug out Bag, on your coffee table, or in your bookcase. You can use this book to put food on your table in case hard times are coming ahead. This knowledge is better at your fingertips now, as you might not be able to get it when you need it the most. You can also use the book to make your own remedies from plants growing around you. Inside The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods there are hundreds of medicinal plants and detailed, super simple instructions on how to take advantage of them.A lot of high-priced foods you find labeled as ORGANIC, are nothing compared to the ones that grow in the wild. Wild foods mean no GMO, no pesticides, herbicides or harmful contaminants. There are no foods healthier than the ones you pick yourself in the wild. This is FREE food and it's completely up for grabs.The plant knowledge is no longer taught as it has been for thousands of generations before us. If we don't do something about it, this knowledge will be lost forever and one day we might pay the ultimate price for this.When you were growing up, it was probably your parents or grandparents that helped you identify your very first berry.
Publisher: Claude Davis
ISBN: 9781735481517
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
319 color pages, 400 wild foods, plant localization maps for each plant (400 maps), paperback, great print quality, superior plant identification guidelines, recipes for each plant, full page photos of the plants, at least 3 pictures for each plant, medicinal uses.The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods is probably the most important thing you want to have by your side when you go out foraging. Maybe there are times when you're still not sure about a certain plant and you need to consult the book, despite your vast experience. Or maybe you don't have experience at all and just want to find wild goodies using the book. This book is the ultimate resource for every home, kept right next to your emergency foods, in your Bug out Bag, on your coffee table, or in your bookcase. You can use this book to put food on your table in case hard times are coming ahead. This knowledge is better at your fingertips now, as you might not be able to get it when you need it the most. You can also use the book to make your own remedies from plants growing around you. Inside The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods there are hundreds of medicinal plants and detailed, super simple instructions on how to take advantage of them.A lot of high-priced foods you find labeled as ORGANIC, are nothing compared to the ones that grow in the wild. Wild foods mean no GMO, no pesticides, herbicides or harmful contaminants. There are no foods healthier than the ones you pick yourself in the wild. This is FREE food and it's completely up for grabs.The plant knowledge is no longer taught as it has been for thousands of generations before us. If we don't do something about it, this knowledge will be lost forever and one day we might pay the ultimate price for this.When you were growing up, it was probably your parents or grandparents that helped you identify your very first berry.
The Organic Artist for Kids
Author: Nick Neddo
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 163159768X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Immersed in the natural world, The Organic Artist for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience, and be resourceful as part of an urgent struggle to prevent and undo Nature Deficit Disorder. Rooted in experimentation and an understanding that fun is fundamental to learning, kids will refine their drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Just some of the projects and skills covered include: Making pens and wild inks Making paint from stones and rocks Crafting your own paintbrushes Making simple stencils and rubbings The Organic Artist for Kids encourages you to return to the days when art was made with all-natural materials like charcoal and birch bark.
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 163159768X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Immersed in the natural world, The Organic Artist for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience, and be resourceful as part of an urgent struggle to prevent and undo Nature Deficit Disorder. Rooted in experimentation and an understanding that fun is fundamental to learning, kids will refine their drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Just some of the projects and skills covered include: Making pens and wild inks Making paint from stones and rocks Crafting your own paintbrushes Making simple stencils and rubbings The Organic Artist for Kids encourages you to return to the days when art was made with all-natural materials like charcoal and birch bark.
Diet for a Changing Climate
Author: Christy Mihaly
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
ISBN: 1512481211
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis: weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs! Mihaly and Heavenrich introduce readers to the nutritional value of various plant and animal species. You'll visit a cricket farm, learn recipes for dandelion pancakes and pickled purslane; and discover facts about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. -- adapted from amazon.com info.
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
ISBN: 1512481211
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis: weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs! Mihaly and Heavenrich introduce readers to the nutritional value of various plant and animal species. You'll visit a cricket farm, learn recipes for dandelion pancakes and pickled purslane; and discover facts about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. -- adapted from amazon.com info.