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Wild Days

Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers
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Wild Days by Richard Irvine offers an engaging exploration of outdoor adventure and physical activity, focusing on the invigorating experiences of embracing nature. It encourages readers to rediscover the joy of outdoor sports and activities, promoting a dynamic and active lifestyle filled with discovery and excitement.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for outdoor activities and sports while seeking inspiration for embracing nature. It encourages readers to disconnect from the digital world and connect with the outdoors through engaging and adventurous pursuits.

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Perfect for inspiring kids to get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children.

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Perfect for inspiring kids to step away from screens and get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children. As well as gaining some simple survival skills, children will learn more about the world around them and their place within it.

Practical, creative and educational, the tasks concentrate on leaving only a positive trace while promoting a feeling of wellbeing.

Wild Days is authored by Richard Irvine, a qualified teacher with a love of the outdoors and over 20 years' experience in the field of outdoor learning. An accomplished greenwood carver, he integrates woodcraft into his work wherever possible by progressing children's skills at Forest School and running professional development workshops and recreational carving days for adults.

His books include the award-winning Forest Craft, and he lives in Devon.

Includes 400 photographs and 10 illustrations.

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Wild Days by Richard Irvine is praised for being a visually appealing and engaging resource for getting children outdoors. It is filled with over 50 activities, games, and projects that make nature exploration fun and informative, with clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. The book is noted for blending creative play with important safety tips and advice, making it a valuable guide for both novices and experienced nature enthusiasts. Reviewers highlight its ability to spark curiosity and inspire lasting memories through hands-on experiences with nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784945831

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: Full-colour 400 photographs, 10 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Richard Irvine is a passionate advocate of high-quality outdoor-learning experiences for children and adults. He is a qualified teacher and greenwood carver. Irvine lives in Torrington, Devon, UK.

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