The Call of the WildJourney back to the late 1890s and experience the Klondike Gold Rush, a fascinating historical event that drew thousands to the icy landscapes of the Yukon in search of fortune. Meet Buck, a lovable, domesticated dog who gets a crash course in survival when he's snatched from his cozy home and sold as a sled dog. As you follow Buck's incredible story in The Call of the Wild you'll learn about the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, from

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Nature-Deficit Disorder and the Restorative Environment

"My top book of the year

powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us

standing with the children's stories of Kipling

"A spacious and beautiful book

a medium mummy bear and a little baby bear -- and they'll be back soon

- School Library Association

A spectacular book

being alone

Written at a time when the extinction of the peregrine and nuclear apocalypse both seemed imminent

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