Title
Seeing Nature: Deliberate Encounters with the Visible World,New
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Seeing Nature is a series of true stories or parables that offer tools for understanding relationships in the natural world. Many of the stories take the reader to wild landscapes, including canyons, tundra, and mountain ridges, while others contemplate the humanmade world: waterdiversion trenches and supermarket checkout lines. At one point, Krafel discovers a world in a oneinchsquare patch of ordinary ground. Inspiring for parents and teachers seeking to encourage excitement about the positive role of people in nature, Krafel's work harkens to St. Exupery's The Little Prince, Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, and Jean Giono's The Man Who Planted Trees. As Barbara Damrosch has noted: This book] is a gift.... With curiosity, wit, and a spare and graceful style, Krafel notes why birds in flocks land as they do, how islands can move upstream in a river, how kelp forests, swaying gently, break the force of the sea's power, how tundra plants create whole ecosystems on bare rock from mere specks of life. Yet there are no longwinded sermons about the woods, or cute anthropomorphizations of animals. The book's economical, unsentimental style is part of its originality. Paul Krafel's years as a park ranger afforded him time to walk and thinkhis job was to observe the world around him. He is now a teacher, creating a curriculum for young people that is built on a startlingly simple truth: The world around us is an extended conversation between 'upward spirals'nature in regenerative, procreative modesand downward spirals toward entropy and disintegration. As nature refreshes and rebuilds, the downward spirals are overcome. Nature's process becomes the process of replenishing hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Seeing Nature'? A: 'Seeing Nature' explores the relationships between humans and the natural world through true stories and parables, encouraging readers to appreciate nature's role in our lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Seeing Nature'? A: The author of 'Seeing Nature' is Paul Krafel, who draws from his experiences as a park ranger to inspire readers.
- Q: What type of writing is featured in this book? A: 'Seeing Nature' falls under the category of nature writing and essays, blending storytelling with insights about the environment.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Seeing Nature'? A: 'Seeing Nature' contains 193 pages, providing a concise yet rich exploration of its themes.
- Q: Is 'Seeing Nature' suitable for children? A: Yes, 'Seeing Nature' is suitable for children and is often recommended for parents and teachers looking to inspire young people about nature.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Seeing Nature' is available as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still readable and enjoyable.
- Q: When was 'Seeing Nature' published? A: 'Seeing Nature' was published on November 19, 2008, and is available in its first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Seeing Nature'? A: 'Seeing Nature' is published in paperback, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Does 'Seeing Nature' include illustrations? A: The book primarily focuses on text and storytelling, and it does not emphasize illustrations, but the vivid descriptions create a strong visual experience.
- Q: Can 'Seeing Nature' help with environmental education? A: Yes, 'Seeing Nature' offers valuable insights and narratives that can enhance environmental education and foster a deeper understanding of natural ecosystems.