Download or read book Playing Outdoors: Spaces And Places, Risk And Challenge written by Tovey, Helen and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young children seek adventure and challenge in their outdoor play. This book offers a clear rationale for why outdoor play is essential for young children's lives and learning. It asks fundamental questions about what sort of environments we want for young children, as well as examining issues of risk and safety.