Fun activities for learning about Petrified Forest National Park for ages 8-11.
Help kids investigate what makes Petrified Forest unique, with interesting facts, fun puzzles, and hands-on exercises. They learn how to protect fossils and cultural artifacts, what park rangers do, how to hone their outside observation skills, and so much more. Completing the activities will help kids learn about Petrified Forest National Park! Pictures, jumbles, mazes, crossword puzzles, and instructions for real-life nature activities for kids will keep them engaged as they learn about the National Park System (NPS).
This standout activity book includes:
- 45+ pages of independent activities―Complete puzzles, unscramble things you can do in Petrified Forest National Park, find all the hidden words about the Painted Desert Inn and travel along Route 66, solve a puzzle using American Sign Language, create your own geocache, color in the mystery picture, and more!
- Range of adaptable activities for anywhere―The activity pages offer complementary learning with or without a visit to the badlands and grasslands of Arizona. Activities are appropriate and flexible so all kids can start learning, no matter where they are. Worksheet pages include both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Important skill-building―By stopping to notice and record what's going on around them, kids will practice important skills like creative thinking, observation, writing, drawing, wilderness safety, mindfulness, and more.
This book is excellent for long car rides, screen-free time, vacations, or camping trips. This book makes the perfect gift for kids who love Junior Ranger programs when they visit parks. Great for children to stave off boredom on hiking trips, while backpacking, or during downtime when visiting national or state parks.