The Outdoor Learning Enthusiast's List

A Listmania! list by Juliet Robertson "Creative STAR" (Inverurie, Scotland, UK)
 
Learning Outside the Classroom: Theory and Guidelines for Practice
1.  Learning Outside the Classroom: Theory and Guidelines for Practice by Simon Beames
The list author says:
  "THE outdoor learning book of 2011. Great mix of theory and practical advice written in a friendly style"
£17.28   Used & New from: £13.43

No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk Averse Society
2.  No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk Averse Society by Tim Gill
The list author says:
  "Well written, carefully researched and easy to read. Aimed at the primary school sector"
£7.65   Used & New from: £4.57
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder
3.  Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
The list author says:
  "A North American classic which is gaining recognition in the UK. Reflects on changes in society which has led to the loss of free play outdoors."
£9.09   Used & New from: £6.23
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Children and Nature: Psychological, Sociocultural and Evolutionary Investigations
4.  Children and Nature: Psychological, Sociocultural and Evolutionary Investigations by Peter Kahn
The list author says:
  "I haven't read it yet so can't comment but it is on my wish list."
£23.95   Used & New from: £17.35

The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places
5.  The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places by Gary Paul Nabhan
The list author says:
  "A very readable introduction to the value of place and nature in childhood."
Used & New from: £7.19

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Toxic Childhood: How The Modern World Is Damaging Our Children And What We Can Do About It
6.  Toxic Childhood: How The Modern World Is Damaging Our Children And What We Can Do About It by Sue Palmer
The list author says:
  "I like the lists of activities that children should have done or tried by certain ages. A valuable book for all educators."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Free Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had without Going Nuts with Worry: Giving Our Kids the Freedom We Enjoyed Without Going Nuts with Worry
7.  Free Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had without Going Nuts with Worry: Giving Our Kids the Freedom We Enjoyed Without Going Nuts with Worry by Lenore Skenazy
The list author says:
  "Similar to "Toxic Childhood". I love the humour, warmth and sensibility of the author's style. Well worth reading."
Used & New from: £1.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics)
8.  Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics) by Rachel Carson
The list author says:
  "I haven't read it yet so can't comment but it is on my wish list."
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.75
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered
9.  Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered by E F Schumacher
The list author says:
  "A classic book that still has a relevant message in today's world."
£6.09   Used & New from: £3.07
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

The Green Halo: A Bird's-eye View of Ecological Ethics
10.  The Green Halo: A Bird's-eye View of Ecological Ethics by Erazim Kohak
The list author says:
  "A good introduction to ecological ethics."
£16.99   Used & New from: £10.33

Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative
11.  Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative by Ken Robinson
The list author says:
  "Very useful commentary that's relevant to outdoor learning."
Used & New from: £9.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau
12.  Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau by Henry David Thoreau
The list author says:
  "One of the first environmental books I read. It is a classic."
£3.09   Used & New from: £0.08
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Earth in Mind: On Education, Environment, and the Human Prospect
13.  Earth in Mind: On Education, Environment, and the Human Prospect by David W. Orr
The list author says:
  "Good commentary about education from an ecological perspective."
£13.99   Used & New from: £9.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Eco-Literacy for Primary Schools
14.  Eco-Literacy for Primary Schools by Alan Peacock
The list author says:
  "Whilst not entirely outdoor orientated, it's a useful addition for teachers interested in learning outdoors and the links to sustainable development."
£16.14   Used & New from: £11.59

My First Summer in the Sierra
15.  My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir
The list author says:
  "Interesting read John Muir's own words. Not as quotable as he is quoted."
£9.00   Used & New from: £2.27

Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators
16.  Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators by David Sobel
The list author says:
  "A theoretical book that has lots of ideas. More shortly - still digesting its contents."
£13.95   Used & New from: £11.31

Growing Up with Risk
17.  Growing Up with Risk by Betsy Thom
The list author says:
  "A collection of papers about risk and childhood. Useful if you are studying this as part of a course."
£22.79   Used & New from: £12.00

Understanding Educational Expeditions
18.  Understanding Educational Expeditions by Simon Beames
The list author says:
  "Just published. Will let you know my thoughts in due course. It does appear to fill a gap in the outdoor world."
£20.00   Used & New from: £18.13
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Ecological Literacy: Educating Our Children for a Sustainable World (Bioneers Series)
19.  Ecological Literacy: Educating Our Children for a Sustainable World (Bioneers Series) by Michael K Stone
The list author says:
  "A highly readable books from the Bioneers movement. Surprisingly practical."
£8.96   Used & New from: £6.07

Reclaiming Childhood: Freedom and Play in an Age of Fear
20.  Reclaiming Childhood: Freedom and Play in an Age of Fear by Helene Guldberg
The list author says:
  "This is the UK academic equivalent of "Free Range Kids". Good to have UK references. It challenges several comments and assumptions made in "Toxic Childhood"."
£18.99   Used & New from: £12.40
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Engaging Environmental Education: Learning, Culture and Agency
21.  Engaging Environmental Education: Learning, Culture and Agency by R.B. Stevenson
The list author says:
  "Haven't bought it yet but thought you might like to know about it."
£25.00   Used & New from: £18.99

Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation
22.  Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation by Sharon Gamson Danks
The list author says:
  "Quite simply THE school grounds book for inspiring photos from around the world. Recommended by Frode Svane! Now you don't get a higher recommendation than that."
£22.95   Used & New from: £16.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Snow Day!: Cool Projects for Cold Days
23.  Snow Day!: Cool Projects for Cold Days by Birgitta Ralston
The list author says:
  "Good for inspiration and ideas. Beautiful photos."
£8.99   Used & New from: £1.76

Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities
24.  Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities by Bob Barton
The list author says:
  "A good introduction to the concept of risk in relation to adventurous activities, with advice applicable to general outdoor activities too."
£17.99   Used & New from: £15.19
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Place- and Community-Based Education in Schools (Sociocultural, Political and Historical Studies in Education)
25.  Place- and Community-Based Education in Schools (Sociocultural, Political and Historical Studies in Education) by Gregory A. Smith
The list author says:
  "I haven't read this yet but it looks promising."
£25.64   Used & New from: £19.95

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