Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood (Revised)

by David Sobel

Book Overview

From the ages of five to twelve, the middle years of childhood, young people explore their surroundings and find or construct private spaces. In these secret places, children develop and control environments of their own and enjoy freedom from the rules of the adult world. Children's Special Places enters these hidden worlds, reveals their importance to children's development and emotional health, and shows educators, parents, and other adults...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814330266
• ISBN13: 9780814330265
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 8.7"