Free to learn : why unleashing the instinct to play will make our children happier, more self-reliant, and better students for life
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New York : Basic Books, [2013].
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xii, 274 pages ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction | 155.418 GRAY 2013 | Checked Out | May 8, 2024 |
| South Valleys Library - Adult Nonfiction | 155.418 GRAY 2013 | Checked Out | April 17, 2024 |
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Published
New York : Basic Books, [2013].
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Book
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English
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40022115065
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [249]-264) and index.
Description
A developmental psychologist argues that children who are freed to follow their own interests through self-directed play will become better learners and achievers than the way they learn in modern school, which he says shows them that learning is work and not fun.
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Adult,Follett Library Resources.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gray, P. (2013). Free to learn: why unleashing the instinct to play will make our children happier, more self-reliant, and better students for life . Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gray, Peter. 2013. Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-reliant, and Better Students for Life. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gray, Peter. Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-reliant, and Better Students for Life Basic Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gray, Peter. Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-reliant, and Better Students for Life Basic Books, 2013.
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