Get your kids excited about exploring and learning about the National Parks. Buy a book before a trip to learn more about your destination, grab a book to document your trip or after your trip to learn more. Here’s several books for kids about the U.S. National Parks.
Lonely Planet Kids: America’s National Parks
In a guide with charming illustrations, kids can explore a big book of national parks. Starts with nifty things to know about visiting National Parks, then learn about the parks in ABC order. So this is a great reference guide for kids. Or get them excited about a national parks road trip.
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The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and our National Parks by Barb Rosenstock
A camping trip in Yosemite with President Theodore Roosevelt and the naturalist John Muir changed the course of the National Parks of the U.S. Learn about the pivotal characters along with the camping trip.
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John Muir: America’s First Environmentalist![]()
A great read-aloud book to learn more about conservation and the Father of the National Parks.
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Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids![]()
Don’t underestimate the power of poop. Kids dig it. Find 16 books, each from a different park. That’s a lot of pop and they’re a hit with kids in lower grades.
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National Parks of the U.S.A. by Kate Siber
A charmingly illustrated book covering 21 of the national parks. Kids learn about the plants and animals unique to parks across the U.S.
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How We Crossed The West: The Adventures Of Lewis And Clark![]()
Kids engage with the historical characters so learn about the legendary duo that trekked from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. There are several national park sites dedicated to Lewis and Clark sprinkled across the U.S.
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Seek and Find National Parks by Jorrien Peterson
Can’t tell you what I love better–mazes or the national parks. If you are or know a maze kid, here’s the book. Learn about the uniqueness of the U.S. and Canadian national parks, from Branff to Crater Lake to the U.S. Virgin Islands to Yellowstone. Work the maze and get to know the park. This book even includes a glossary.
