tracybabler's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Blue Media for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
IF I WERE A PARK RANGER is a perfect book for kids wondering what a career in the National Park Service would be like. As our family has traveled to many national parks over the years, each time our kids are inspired by the work of the park rangers and have wondered aloud what it would be like to do their job.
This book makes it sound pretty awesome! Learn science, protect natural spaces, care for animals, work on computers--there is no limit to the type of job you can perform as a park ranger.
I appreciated that the illustrations depict the park rangers as diverse children inspiring others with their love of the outdoors. And I loved the illustrations of different national parks throughout! Some of our favorites are here, including Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier.
This book has me excited for our trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer! It's a winner!
IF I WERE A PARK RANGER is a perfect book for kids wondering what a career in the National Park Service would be like. As our family has traveled to many national parks over the years, each time our kids are inspired by the work of the park rangers and have wondered aloud what it would be like to do their job.
This book makes it sound pretty awesome! Learn science, protect natural spaces, care for animals, work on computers--there is no limit to the type of job you can perform as a park ranger.
I appreciated that the illustrations depict the park rangers as diverse children inspiring others with their love of the outdoors. And I loved the illustrations of different national parks throughout! Some of our favorites are here, including Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier.
This book has me excited for our trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer! It's a winner!
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, so they had me at Catherine Stier. I love her book, If I Ran for President (among others), and the fact that this latest title was about national parks and monuments was a bonus. Within the pages she covers many of the duties and some of the various locations that a ranger might be assigned to. Whether it is Mammoth Cave or Canaveral National Seashore, rangers in each location wear a uniform and have important duties like protecting the land and animals or helping to conduct research. Major figures in the history of the National Park Service are introduced with a portrait gallery layout and brief descriptions of their roles. The types of skills and academic fields important to prepare for a career in the park service are also covered.
Corrigan's illustrations show many of the locations and daily activities. The rangers are a diverse group and so are the tourists and other characters pictured. The final illustration of the group of rangers looking at Mount Rushmore is a strong image for readers to take away as their last impression. Helpful captions name each location making it easier for readers to identify them. A helpful author's note in the back offers more details about STEM and art in the parks and what it takes to become a ranger.
Perfect for families and classes preparing for a visit to a national park, monument, or historic site - or for classes doing a unit on careers or national parks. I won a copy of the book in a giveaway.
Corrigan's illustrations show many of the locations and daily activities. The rangers are a diverse group and so are the tourists and other characters pictured. The final illustration of the group of rangers looking at Mount Rushmore is a strong image for readers to take away as their last impression. Helpful captions name each location making it easier for readers to identify them. A helpful author's note in the back offers more details about STEM and art in the parks and what it takes to become a ranger.
Perfect for families and classes preparing for a visit to a national park, monument, or historic site - or for classes doing a unit on careers or national parks. I won a copy of the book in a giveaway.
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