Published in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation®, Take a Hike is chock full of inspirational text and practical tips,and encourages kids to seek out nature for health benefits and planet protection. Kids who spend more time in nature benefit in mind, body, and spirit! And likewise, benefit the Earth. This guide explains the powerful connection between us and our planet and shares practical tips and fun activities anyone can do to get outside and soak up nature. An advisory board of psychologists and nature conservationists infuses the book with expertise in kid-friendly ways. Stunning photography showcase nature as fun, mighty, and beautiful and just outside! Children today spend less time outside than any previous generation, even though research shows how beneficial spending time in nature is to both mental and physical health. The National Wildlife Federation, along with the American Psychological Association, aims to fix that. In each chapter, readers will learn different ways to grow closer to nature at home, in wild places, near water, and in the woods. Sprinkled throughout are nature-related activity suggestions, asides that focus on explaining natural phenomena or answering questions about nature, and suggestions for small actions to take to make a positive impact on the planet’s health. -- School Library Journal Kate Chynoweth is the author of Lemons: Growing, Cooking, Crafting and A Bouquet of Roses , and her work has appeared in magazines such as Sunset and Real Simple .  The National Wildlife Federation , America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization, works across the country to unite Americans from all walks of life in giving wildlife a voice. NWF has been on the front lines for wildlife since 1936, fighting for the conservation values that are woven into the fabric of our nation’s collective heritage. NWF is also a publisher of magazines for children. For over 55 years, Ranger Rick has aimed to inspire in its readers a greater understanding of the natural world, a deep love of nature and wildlife, and a lasting commitment to conservation and environmental action.