Summer is almost here and getting outside can be fun. Going outside can help encourage healthy activities, including hiking and exploring. And, yes, some kids may argue against going outside because they’d rather hang out inside and play on their electronic devices. Well, outdoor enthusiast, Jeff Alt, says, “Bring the devices with you! When Lewis and Clark embarked on their Corps of Discovery expedition in 1804 they were equipped with the best technology of the time. Why not let your kids do the same?” Some suggestions Mr. Alt provides include suggesting kids utilize their electronics to research a hike and what it involves. For example, look up the history of the trail or how long it is. Another way to get kids excited about hiking is by reading “The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Acadia National Park,” by Jeff Alt.
If kids could read Jeff Alt’s book and then actually go hike through Acadia National Park, that would be super cool. However, if that’s not possible, reading the book can still get kids excited about researching national parks, their histories, and interesting facts about the parks.
What exactly is this book, “The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Acadia National Park,” about? It’s the third book in the Bubba Jones series (a Children’s National Park book series). The main characters, Tommy “Bubba Jones” and his sister, Jenny “Hug-a-Bug,” are on a mission to solve a mystery in Acadia National Park. To make matters even more interesting and exciting, Bubba Jones and Hug-a-Bug have time-travel skills that they inherited from their Papa Lewis. They utilize such skills to travel into the past and to help protect national park wildlands. But, shhh—that part is a family secret.
So, pick up your copy of this Bubba Jones book. You can then follow Bubba Jones and his sister as they try to solve the mystery while taking an exciting adventure in Acadia National Park. You’ll learn how they decode a secret message and meet interesting people. You will also learn about the Acadia National Park and its history and secrets. You’ll never look at a national park the same after experiencing this book.
Additional Information About The Book And Author
The book also includes a Curriculum Guide, which can encourage further research into various topics. It also has Discussion Questions to help stimulate inquisitive and creative minds. It would be a wonderful book for a summer reading group for kids!The book is written for children 8 to 12 years of age.
Jeff Alt is an award-winning author of the Bubba Jones series (and other books). He is a huge fan of the outdoors and a traveling speaker. He, himself, has walked the Appalachian Trail (which is about 2,000 miles) and the John Muir Trail (approximately 218 miles).
You can watch the book’s trailer on YouTube. To pick up the book, the book is available on Amazon in softcover for $9.99 and in the Kindle version for $4.99.
And, if you want to read the other Bubba Jones books, they are called “The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through The Great Smoky Mountains” and “The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park.”
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