Archives for November 2018

November 12, 2018 by: Lesli

Join TCHSL on a Trip to the Bahamas

When it comes to the idea of a vacation, do you…..

1. Want to travel with like-minded families?
2. Want to hang out on the beach with parents who understand your lifestyle?
3. Need to take your kids along on a cruise without paying for a cruise fare for them*?

If you’re answering “YES!” to these questions, it’s time for you to book your next adventure!

Join This Crazy Homeschool Life’s High Seas Homeschoolers in May for a Bahamas adventure!

We are sailing from Miami on May 6th on board Royal Caribbean’s newly refurbished Navigator of the Seas. We will be visiting the company’s re-imagined private island, now name the Perfect Day at CocoCay, the city of Nassau, and then spending a day relaxing at sea before returning to Miami.

Want some even better news? If you book between now and Dec 4, 2018, Kids Sail Free* as the third or higher passenger in a stateroom! When do you ever get the chance to go on vacation without paying for the kids?

If you’re ready to join the fun, send Lesli an email at Lesli @ CharmingTravelsLLC.com or message her through her travel agency Facebook Page:

*Kids Sail Free as the third or higher passenger in a stateroom. Kids Sail Free applies to cruise fare only. Each passenger must still pay port fees and taxes of around $93 for this cruising. Terms and conditions apply to cruise ticket. No pricing is guaranteed until a deposit is made, prices can change at any time. Offer for group cruise is offered by Lesli Gibbs with Charming Travels, LLC. Royal Caribbean International does not endorse this advertisement.

November 4, 2018 by: Lesli

100+ Books About Weather and Natural Disasters for Kids

Study weather and natural phenomena with your children using the over 100 books on these incredible weather and natural disaster books lists

Weather is the first type of science our children come in contact with. Weather patterns shape our days and keep us on our toes. Take your children on a journey of scientific discovery with a weather unit study.

Use the over 100 books on these lists to study everything from general weather and meteorology to hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

Books About The Water Cycle and Weather Basics

One of the first ways a child interacts with the world is through the weather. Use this list of weather books to build your child's understanding.

33+ Weather and Water Books for Kids – One of the first ways a child interacts with the world is through the weather. Use this list of weather books to build your child’s understanding.

Books About Snow and Ice

From the tiniest crystals to giant blizzards, learn all about frozen precipitation with this list of ice and snow books for kids.

20 Ice and Snow Books for Kids – From the tiniest crystals to giant blizzards, learn all about frozen precipitation with this list of ice and snow books for kids.

Books About Flooding and Droughts

Floods are a part of life in many parts of the world. Use these drought and flood books to teach your children all about too much water, or too little.

12 Flood and Drought Books for Kids – Floods are a part of life in many parts of the world. Use these drought and flood books to teach your children all about too much water, or too little.

Books About Lightning and Thunderstorms

Thunder and Lightning can be scary and intense and are fascinating for kids to study. Learn all about lightning and thunder with this book list for kids.

19 Lightning and Thunderstorm Books for Kids – Thunder and Lightning can be scary and intense and are fascinating for kids to study. Learn all about lightning and thunder with this book list for kids.

Books About Hurricanes

Hurricanes are incredible displays of power. Use this list of hurricane books to help your students understand how and why hurricanes happen.

33+ Books for Kids about Hurricanes – Hurricanes are incredible displays of power. Use this list of hurricane books to help your students understand how and why hurricanes happen.

Books About Tornadoes

13 Intriguing Books about Tornadoes for Kids – This list of books about tornadoes is perfect for teaching your students about the incredible and terrible storm called a tornado.

Books About Volcanos

Volcanoes are incredible and beautiful. Use these volcano books for kids to teach your children about the power of this incredible part of our world.

30 Books About Volcanoes for Kids Who Love Science – Volcanoes are incredible and beautiful. Use these volcano books for kids to teach your children about the power of this incredible part of our world.

This post is a part of the iHomeschool Network 100 Things post.

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Introduce your children to the wilds and wonders of the US National Parks with this list of over 100 interesting, incredible, and fun books.

Over 100 Books for Kids About Our National Parks – Introduce your children to the wilds and wonders of the US National Parks with this list of over 100 interesting, incredible, and fun books.

Open the doors to inquisitive learning for your child with this effective homeschool science journal perfect for elementary and junior high students.

Independent Study Science Journal – Open the doors to inquisitive learning for your child with this effective homeschool science journal perfect for elementary and junior high students.

November 4, 2018 by: Lesli

100+ Fun Books About the US National Parks for Kids

From sea to shining sea, the US National Parks of the crowning jewels on the beauty of the American heartland. Introduce your children to the wilds and wonders of the National Parks with these fun books.

Our National Parks have captured incredible portions of this country and preserved the beauty around us for generations to come. Each park has it’s own story and unique flavor, and they all have something to teach us about life and nature.

Our sponsors, Moon Travel Guides, have recognized the value of these national treasures, and have recently published a gorgeous guide to all 59 US National Parks. Before you head out on your next National Park adventure, I highly suggest you grab your own copy of this beautiful book!

Introduce your children to the wonders of the US National Parks with the suggestions in this extensive book list. You’ll find books for little learners, older kids, and individual parks. On this list, you’ll find every book you could want to plan and enjoy a US National Parks study or adventure!

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Books about all US National Parks for early readers

Nurture a love and passion for our parks and nature from a young age. Use these books to teach your little one about the beauty of the USA.

All Aboard! National Parks: A Wildlife Primer

M is for Majestic: A National Parks Alphabet

You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks

Antelope, Bison, Cougar: A National Park Wildlife Alphabet Book

Books about all US National Parks for established readers

Place these books in your children’s hands and let them loose to explore their world. Once they are established readers, they can explore the parks on their own. Your children could also use these books for geography and history studies.

National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA

National Parks: A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks, Monuments, and Landmarks, Revised and Updated

National Parks: A Kid’s Guide to America’s Parks, Monuments and Landmarks

Secrets of the National Parks: Weird and Wonderful Facts About America’s Natural Wonders

National Parks of the USA

Ranger Rick’s Travels: National Parks

National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A.: The Most Amazing Sights, Scenes, and Cool Activities from Coast to Coast!

Parks for All U.S. National Parks

A Book about all US National Parks for Planning your adventures

Moon Travel Guides, a TCHSL sponsor, just released their brand new Complete Guide to All 59 National Parks. This beautiful book is one to use for planning and for simply learning about all the parks have to offer.

Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 Parks

Activity Books about all US National Parks

Take your child’s learning to the next level with these US National Parks activity books.

Junior Ranger Activity Book

National Parks Coloring Book

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My National Parks Adventure

Ultimate Coloring National Parks: A Colorful Adventure Into the Great Outdoors

Outdoor Adventure Doodles: Amazing Scenes to Complete and Create

National Parks Fun Quarter Map

Fictional Books based in US National Parks

Everyone loves a story! Use these fictional books to introduce your children to life and mystery within our US National Parks.

The Mystery at Yellowstone National Park

The Ghost of the Grand Canyon

The Mystery at Death Valley

Mysteries in Our National Parks: Night of the Black Bear: A Mystery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(This book is one of a series of books based in National Parks. There are currently 13 books in the series.)

Books about individual US National Parks

Are you learning about just one state or region? Does your student have a deep desire to study one park in particular? The rest of this list focuses on individual parks. The list is in order by state. Some parks cover more than one state, but are only listed in one place.

Some parks do not have any children’s books available at this point. In that case, you may click on the park title to visit the National Park Service website and learn more about your park.

US National Parks in Alaska:

Denali National Park –

Running with the Big Dogs: A Sled Dog Puppy Grows Up in Denali National Park, Alaska

Mysteries in Our National Parks: Buried Alive: A Mystery in Denali National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park–

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve –

A Child’s Glacier Bay
This is an older book. I have included it on this list as it is a good first look at the area, especially if your family will be visiting the park.

Katmai –

The Bears of Katmai: Alaska’s Famous Brown Bears

Kenai Fjords National Park –

Kobuk Valley National Park –

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve –

Wrangell – St. Elias National Park and Preserve –

US National Parks in Arizona:

Grand Canyon National Park –

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon
This is an informative fiction book. It does contain some evolutionary references.

Who Pooped in the Park? Grand Canyon National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

What I Saw in Grand Canyon: A Kid’s Guide to the National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Good Night Grand Canyon

Where Is the Grand Canyon?

“Hey Ranger!” Kids Ask Questions About Grand Canyon National Park

Petrified Forest National Park –

Petrified Forest National Park

Saguaro National Park –

Saguaro National Park

Arkansas – Hot Springs National Park

US National Parks in California:

Casey Cruises California: California’s Nine National Parks for Kids

Channel Islands –

Pinnacles National Park

Redwood National Park –

Redwoods (Fictional Story)

Stretch to the Sun: From a Tiny Sprout to the Tallest Tree on Earth

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks –

Of Giants and Grizzlies: Discover True Tales

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to SEQUOIA National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Yosemite National Park –

So Big! Yosemite

The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks

Yosemite National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Yosemite National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Ranger Baldy and the Disappearing Waterfall

Good Night Yosemite

Yosemite National Park: Adventuring with Kids

US National Parks in Colorado:

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park –

A Kid’s Guide to Exploring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve –

Great Sand Dunes National Monument

Mesa Verde –

Mesa Verde National Park

The Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellers: An Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventure

Rocky Mountain National Park –

Rocky Mountain National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Rocky Mountain National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

“Hey Ranger!” Kids Ask Questions About Rocky Mountain National Park

US National Parks in Florida:

Biscayne National Park –

Dry Tortugas National Park –

Coral Reefs: A Journey Through an Aquatic World Full of Wonder
This is an informative fictional story about reefs and their part in the ecosystem. It fits well with both the Dry Tortugas park and Biscayne Bay.

Everglades National Park –

Everglades National Park

Everglades

US National Parks in Hawaii:

Haleakala National Park –

Haleakala National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park–

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawai’i Volcanoes

Kentucky – Mammoth Cave National Park

Menace at Mammoth Cave: A Kit Mystery

Maine – Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Acadia National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Ten Days in Acadia: A Kids’ Hiking Guide to Mount Desert Island

The Adventures of Bubba Jones (3): Time Traveling Through Acadia National Park

Michigan – Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park

Minnesota – Voyageurs National Park

US National Parks in Montana:

Glacier National Park –

Glacier National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Glacier National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Monkey Business in Glacier National Park: A Kid’s Guide to having SAFE FUN in the Park

Glacier National Park: Adventuring with Kids

What I Saw in Glacier: A Kid’s Guide to the National Park

Yellowstone National Park–

What I Saw in Yellowstone: A Kid’s Guide to the National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure

Yellowstone National Park: Adventuring with Kids

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone (Wonders of America)

Yellowstone National Parks

Yellowstone

Nevada – Great Basin National Park

New Mexico – Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

North Carolina and Tennessee – Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Kid’s Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains Activity Book

The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through the Great Smoky Mountains

North Dakota – Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley

Oregon – Crater Lake National Park

Discovering Crater Lake

South Carolina – Congaree National Park

US National Parks in South Dakota

Badlands National Park –

Badlands National Park

Wind Cave National Park –

US National Parks in Texas

Tiny’s Grand Adventure: America’s Southwest National Parks

Big Bend National Park –

Who Pooped in the Park? Big Bend National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

Big Bend National Park

Big Bend Is Not In London

Guadalupe Mountains National Park –

US National Parks in Utah:

Buzzy and the Red Rock Canyons: Utah’s National Parks

Utah’s Big Five National Parks: Adventuring with Kids

Arches National Park –

Arches National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park –

Bryce Canyon National Park\

Bryce Canyon: The Story Behind the Scenery

Canyonlands National Park –

Capitol Reef National Park –

Zion National Park –

Zion National Park

Zion

Zion National Park & Bryce Canyon National Park: With Kids

Virginia – Shenandoah National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Shenandoah National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

The Adventures of Bubba Jones (2): Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park

US National Parks in Washington:

Mount Rainier National Park –

Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier

North Cascades National Park –

Olympic National Park –

Olympic National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Olympic National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

US National Parks in Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park –

Grand Teton National Park

What I Saw in Grand Teton: A Kid’s Guide to the National Park

Who Pooped in the Park? Grand Teton National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids

U.S. Virgin Islands – Virgin Islands National Park

National Park of American Samoa:

This post is a part of the iHomeschool Network 100 Things post.

20 Thrilling and Chilling Ice and Snow Books for Kids

Ice and snow are weather you can play with. From the tiniest crystals to giant blizzards, learn all about frozen precipitation with this list of ice and snow books for kids.

I can still remember the first time I saw snow! I was 6 and lived in Florida. I remember twirling and dancing and trying to catch snowflakes, and being fascinated by the white stuff.

I’ve never lost my love of snow, and now I love learning more about how ice, snow, and glaciers work in our world.

Last year, we took at trip to Alaska. We used several of these books to learn about snow and ice before our trip! Your family can use these books to delve deep into the fascinating world of solid water!

How to Use this snow and ice book list

There are several ways to use this book list in your homeschool.

1. To plan weather based unit studies.
2. For your family’s reading time or quiet time to encourage study of snow and ice.
3. To find books for a child interested in learning about snow.
4. Use this and other TCHSL book lists to encourage learning about a topic.

Visit the TCHSL Book List page to find more book lists to use in your school.

This list contains affiliate links. For more information please visit our Disclosures page.

Snow Books for Early Readers

Flakes and Flurries: A Book About Snow

Animals in Winter

Over and Under the Snow

Snow (Weather Basics)

Whiteout!: A Book About Blizzards

What Is a Blizzard?

What Makes a Blizzard?

Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard

Non-Fiction and Scientific Ice and Snow Books

Snowflake Bentley

Curious About Snow

The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder

Snowflakes in Photographs

The Snowflake : A Water Cycle Story

The Secret Life of a Snowflake

Blizzards

Stories about Living with Snow and Ice

Recess at 20 Below

I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888

The Prairie Adventure of Sarah and Annie, Blizzard Survivors

The Snowshoeing Adventure of Milton Daub, Blizzard Trekker

A Bear Grylls Adventure 1: The Blizzard Challenge: by bestselling author and Chief Scout Bear Grylls

Easy Weather Unit Studies

Would you like to do an in-depth study of weather with your students? Use these book lists and several of our TCHSL products for an easy weather unit study!

Quickly plan out a 12-week study with A Season of Science. Use this guide to easily lay out your resources so you and your children can spend more time learning and less time planning!

A Season of Science: Easily Plan 12 Weeks of Science Unit Studies

This student science journal is a perfect companion to your unit studies. Your student will learn to think through their subject, evaluate their resources, conduct experiments, and much more with this easy-to-use journal!

Independent Study Science Journal: A Journal for Elementary and Junior High Students

100 Learning Adventures for Your Family’s Bucket List

Kids learn best through hands-on adventures, and sometimes there are surprises along the way!

You’ve found one today!

If you come back on Wednesday, you’ll find our list of 100 learning adventures for your family.

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