"The National Wildlife Federation & Ranger Rick contributors: Children's Publication Staff, Licensing Staff and in-house naturalist David Mizejewski"--T.p. verso.

From the “crown jewels” such as Yellowstone, Sequoia, and the Grand Canyon, to the many lesser-known – but still stunning – areas dotting the country, the National Parks have provided generations with enjoyment and wonder. Now, Ranger Rick: National Parks! takes readers on a tour of America’s most beautiful protected landscapes. Join Ranger Rick as he leads this cross-country adventure and provides his favorite facts, animals, and plants along the way. Page after page of beautiful photography and fascinating information bring the most unique features of the National Parks to life. Inside you’ll also find Ranger Rick’s favorite things to do in each park, like sledding down the mighty sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park or exploring the bat-filled caves of Carlsbad Caverns. With Ranger Rick as your trusted guide, there is no better way to experience the National Parks – other than being there! Expertly researched, chock full of fun facts, and filled with gorgeous, full-color photography, Ranger Rick: National Parks! is sure to delight and inspire any young explorer!

"Includes a real working compass"--Cover.

Story time with Ranger Rick! Good stories do more than entertain—they teach as well. From its first issue back in 1967, Ranger Rick magazine has distinguished itself by publishing hundreds of stories that capture children’s imaginations while teaching them about wildlife, ecology, and all of nature. This volume collects some of the best of those stories about a rich variety of wild animals, from unfamiliar creatures in distant lands to familiar ones in our own backyards.

"Get up, get out, and go fishing! With all the tips and tricks you need to catch the next big one ... You'll find information on what kind of tackle to take with you, how to make the fish bite, and all about the different kids of fish you might find."--Back cover

Did you know you have the power and the materials at your fingertips to facilitate the actual brain growth of students? This book is a practical resource to engage K-6 students with STEAM content through their five senses: seeing, listening, touch/movement, smell and taste. It combines historical research, practical suggestions, and current practices on the stages of cognitive development and the brain’s physical response to emotion and novelty; to help you learn ways to transform ordinary lesson plans into novel and exciting opportunities for students to learn through instruction, exploration, inquiry, and discovery. In addition to providing examples of sensory-rich unit plans, the authors take you through the step-by-step process on how to plan a thematic unit and break it down into daily seamless lesson plans that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. With 25 themed STEAM unit plans and activities based on national standards, up-to-date research on brain science, and real classroom experience, this book shows multiple ways to develop and deliver active multisensory activities and wow your students with sights and sounds as soon as they come through the door of your classroom.