Good Night Colorado

Good Night Colorado

Author: Adam Gamble

Publisher: Good Night Books

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 1602191441

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From the majestic Maroon Bells to skiing to in Aspen, this charming books tours young explorers around the magnificent state of Colorado. Children quickly recognize their favorite sites and wildlife, including elk and bighorn sheep, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Colorado State Fair, Royal Gorge Bridge, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Vail, Breckenridge, and more.


Colorado Kids Create The Carousel of Happiness

Colorado Kids Create The Carousel of Happiness

Author: Natalie Myers

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-31

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781720545286

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This elementary reader is the wonderful, true story behind the making of The Carousel of Happiness in Nederland, Colorado. A beautiful meditation kept Scott Harrison hopeful as a young soldier in Vietnam. He then spends the next 25 years working toward peaceful resolution through Amnesty International with wife Ellen, while carving wooden carousel pieces in the evenings. Enjoy this story and the illustrations by Colorado kids! 100% of the book profit goes toward Art supplies for Colorado teachers.


Hiking with Kids Colorado

Hiking with Kids Colorado

Author: Jamie Siebrase

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-05-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1493047566

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Colorado families have access to thousands of miles of stunning trails spanning 41 state parks, two national grasslands, four national parks, eight national monuments, 11 national forests, and 14ers galore. Better still, Colorado’s backcountry was made for youth. From dinosaur-themed day hikes and cliff dwellings to elk crossings, beaver dams, and secret waterfalls, the state’s expansive trail network is a natural playground and classroom for kids of all ages. Hiking with Kids Colorado guides parents to 52 of the best hikes to take with kids in the state, walkable for all—toddlers to teens. Inside you’ll find: Detailed hike descriptions for every week of the year Easy-to-follow maps for every route Information on restrooms, stroller compatibility, and trail users. Color photos to help your kids see themselves on the trail Tips on cool scavenger hunt ideas, animal identification, bird calls, and fun facts to keep young hikers engaged every step of the way.


The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

Author: Brenda Maier

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1338257161

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A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* "The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred reviewRuby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build."Then I'll learn," she says.And she does!When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh.With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!


Exploring Colorado with Kids

Exploring Colorado with Kids

Author: Jamie Siebrase

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-06-04

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493079964

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Are you ready to experience Colorado’s best outdoors destinations for families? What are you waiting for? There’s so much more to the Colorado outdoors scene than skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, from the sprawling, golden plains to Summit County’s snow-capped peaks, this unique guidebook introduces families to an exciting range of outdoorsy adventures. Travel journalists and local parenting experts Jamie Siebrase and Deborah Mock will guide you and your children through 71 incredible, in-state adventures. Get ready to discover nature centers, farms, outdoor history museums, art walks, hidden SUP spots, open-air theaters, story walks, and so much more. The destinations laid out in this book are pure fun —but don’t be surprised if you and your kids learn a few educational tidbits along the way. The book’s 71 chapters are short and punchy with great writing and beautiful B&W photographs. Each section includes a short section with action-item information on each site. This is an informative guide to discovering a variety of outdoor adventures that are a perfect fit for family weekends and getaways.


The Kid's Guide to Denver, Boulder & Colorado's Ski Country

The Kid's Guide to Denver, Boulder & Colorado's Ski Country

Author: Eileen Ogintz

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-12-02

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1493016938

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Before you plan your family’s next excursion, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! Kid’s Guide to Denver & Boulder lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore these Colorado destinations. Inside you’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes will keep the family entertained. Fun for both visiting and local kids.


C is for Colorado

C is for Colorado

Author: Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2012-11-15

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0882408984

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C is for Colorado, part of the “See-My-State” series, is a state-oriented ABC book for young children with couplets written by kids for kids that are important or significant to Coloradans and accompanied with brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Colorado’s natural beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Colorado,” which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Colorado alphabet.


50 Hikes with Kids Colorado

50 Hikes with Kids Colorado

Author: Wendy Gorton

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1643263129

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Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in Colorado with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail—plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology! Handcrafted for caregivers who want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids: Colorado highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Centennial State. These hikes are perfect for little legs—they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; natural history factoids to keep kids engaged. Full-color photographs show scavenger hunt items kids are guaranteed to see along the trail.


Colorado

Colorado

Author: Derek Miller

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1502626136

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The Centennial State joined the United States two days after the one-hundredth anniversary of the nation's founding. Yet before Colorado became a state, Native Americans, explorers, and fortune-seekers had already begun contributing the ideas and traditions that make the state a fascinating and diverse place to live. This book puts the history of the state in context, along with the latest information about the state's government, people, geography, and more.