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
Ranger Rick’s Travels: National Parks
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.
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
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
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
“Hey Ranger!” Kids Ask Questions About Grand Canyon National Park
Petrified Forest National Park –
Petrified Forest 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 –
Death Valley National Park –
Who Pooped in the Park? Death Valley National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids
Death Valley National Park: Coloring Adventure
Joshua Tree National Park –
Lassen Volcanic –
Advice from a National Park – Lassen Volcanic: Nature Journal
Pinnacles National Park
Redwood National Park –
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 –
The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks
Who Pooped in the Park? Yosemite National Park: Scat and Tracks for Kids
Ranger Baldy and the Disappearing Waterfall
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 –
The Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellers: An Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventure
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 –
US National Parks in Hawaii:
Haleakala National Park –
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park–
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kentucky – Mammoth Cave National Park
Menace at Mammoth Cave: A Kit Mystery
Maine – 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
Minnesota – Voyageurs National Park
US National Parks in Montana:
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 (Wonders of America)
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
Oregon – Crater Lake National Park
South Carolina – Congaree National Park
US National Parks in South Dakota
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
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 –
Bryce Canyon National Park –
Bryce Canyon: The Story Behind the Scenery
Canyonlands National Park –
Capitol Reef National Park –
Zion National Park –
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 –
North Cascades 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 –
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:
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