{"product_id":"9781616205782","title":"Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, \u003ci\u003eVitamin N\u003c\/i\u003e (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 activities for children and adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScores of informational websites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown-to-earth advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIn his landmark work \u003ci\u003eLast Child in the Woods, \u003c\/i\u003eRichard 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 \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e” (the \u003ci\u003eCincinnati Enquirer\u003c\/i\u003e), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e). His  follow-up book, \u003ci\u003eThe Nature Principle,\u003c\/i\u003e 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).\u003ci\u003eVitamin N\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036686958832,"sku":"9781616205782","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781616205782_p0.jpg?v=1769904472","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781616205782","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}