Author and wildlife biologist Alex Troutman shares 10 fun facts about the Critters of Massachusetts. The Bay State is home to many animals, including 80-plus species of mammals, 512 species of birds, and more than 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, not to mention fish,...
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In today’s post we tell you how to take your kids on an exciting bug hunt. Bugs are everywhere, and this is a great family activity. Here is what you need to get started: A store-bought bug house, or a clear plastic/glass container with holes in...
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School is canceled in many parts of our nation, and parents are home with their children. In today's post, Adventure Publications author and editor Brett Ortler is sharing the first in a series of nature-based activities for kids you can do from home. We at...
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We are excited to present our latest children’s book: Whose Track is That? by acclaimed wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela. Few of nature’s offerings are more captivating to children than wildlife. While it isn’t always easy to spot animals in the wild, they leave...
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Want to introduce a kid to rockhounding? Adventure Publications editor, dad, and Lake Superior agate aficionado Brett Ortler gives you his tried-and-true tips. Kids seem to instinctively love rocks and minerals. Maybe it’s because they are shiny and brightly colored—or perhaps because of the sheer fun...
Read MoreDan R. Lynch, author of Rock Collecting for Kids, talks to us about the amazing world of agates and fossils. Find out how to start your own collection. There are lots of popular rocks and minerals that people like to collect. Some, like gold and diamonds, are...
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