The Seasons

Although the seasons have been a perennial theme in literature and art, their significance for philosophy and environmental theory has remained largely unexplored. This pioneering book demonstrates the ways in which inquiry into the seasons reveals new and illuminating perspectives for philosophy, environmental thought, anthropology, cultural studies, aesthetics, poetics, and literary criticism. The Seasons opens up new avenues for research in these fields and provides a valuable resource for teachers and students of the environmental humanities. The innovative essays herein address a wide range of seasonal cultures and geographies, from the traditional Western model of the four seasons––spring, summer, fall, and winter––to the Indigenous seasons of Australia and the Arctic. Exemplifying the crucial importance of interdisciplinary research, The Seasons makes a compelling case for the relevance of the seasons to our daily lives, scientific understanding, diverse cultural practices, and politics.

An introduction to the seasons describes the different weather and activities of each season and explains how the position of the Earth around the sun determines the season.

Winter, spring, summer, and fall—each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become well acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book. They’ll also decide which is their favorite season! Thoughtfully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable text and illustrate the characteristics of each season.

A beautifully atmospheric look at the world through simple words and illustrations which slowly build a poignant picture of the way we live. Through objects, places and actions, the world is revealed as both permanent and ever-changing. Seasons will appeal to children, adults, designers, art-lovers... 'At first glance, this is a beautiful art book reminiscent of the children's book illustration of the 1960s. 'The most striking thing about it for me is that it forces you to slow down and to reflect on the associations within, which are not always immediately obvious. When you read the book as a whole, you really do get the sense that the world is both changing and unchanging. It's a meditation. The more times you read this book, the more you get out of it.' - Julia Marshall, publisher

Whirl through the months of the year in this action packed seek-and-find book that takes young readers on an outdoor adventure as the months pass by. The detailed pictures offer a wide variety of items to spot, while also teaching the changes that happen in nature as the year turns. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text.

This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised, ; takes a multicultural approach; includes all-new images, as well as 14 completely new highlighted activities ; integrates modern wellness concepts; features a new introduction and an updated resource section; offers guidance about activity planning and optimizing interactions between care partners and the individual with dementiaHelping you and your loved one make cherished new memories, Through the Seasons is an indispensable solution to the question of what to do together to maintain well-being and connection.

An informative book in which photographs and playful illustrations show the natural world through the four seasons. Young readers will find out everything they want to know about fall, winter, spring and summer.