Book Nook: The Adventures of Bubba Jones - Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park

I recently had a chance to review The Adventures of Bubba Jones - Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park. It is an award-winning book series that crisscrosses the country, taking kids on an educational, time-travelling adventure through America’s beloved National Parks, and the fourth book in the series.

Each book in the series, written for middle grades, combines education with entertainment in a thrill packed journey through time loaded with fun facts about history, ecology and science about the park and its inhabitants. The time travel adds an imaginative aspect to the story, helping kids engage more than they would in just a history book. It includes history, science, and mystery, and kids who love travel, suspense, or nature will enjoy the book.

The Adventures of Bubba Jones is jam packed with fun family activities that can serve as your “insiders guide” for your own Grand Canyon adventure. As Jeff Alt wrote this book, he explored Grand Canyon National Park and collaborated with park officials and experts in order to include accurate park facts and the most highly recommended family friendly Grand Canyon activities; and yes, you can go back in time buy taking a stroll on the Trail of Time Walk on the south rim. Everything the Jones family does on their Grand Canyon adventure are highlighted on the map in the back of this book to help you plan your trip. The Curriculum Guide & Discussion Questions are a bonus for educators.

With all the uncertainties due to COVID, The Adventures of Bubba Jones series allows you to explore our National Parks through literature and if you travel to any of the parks in the series, you will be loaded with park facts and what to do for fun and adventure.

Each Bubba Jones adventure story focuses on a different National Park and is designed to teach young readers to have a healthy respect for the outdoors along with elements of personal self-confidence and empowerment. Each book is vetted for accuracy with the National Park before publication. Available wherever books are sold. For more information visit www.bubbajones.com

About the Author: Jeff Alt is a celebrated author and avid outdoor enthusiast. His other books include: Four Boots-One Journey, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk for Sunshine. Each of his books are award-winning and have received high praise from readers and educators all over the world. Jeff is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) and the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Jeff’s expertise and books have been featured in Scholastic Parent & Child, Backpacker, Discoverchannel.com, ESPN, Hallmark Channel and more. He has walked the Appalachian Trail, the John Muir Trail with his wife; he carried his 21-month old daughter across Ireland, and his son was on the Appalachian Trail at six weeks of age. Jeff has spent over 18 years perfecting his ability to engage kids to learn as an educator. He has now combined his educational experience with his outdoor talents in writing The Adventures of Bubba Jones series. Jeff lives with his wife and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio. www.jeffalt.com

This award-winning series have received high praise from readers and educators all over the world. Jeff’s books have been adopted and incorporated into classes and educational programs across the country. This book series was optioned for film.