Books with author Barbara Kerley

"A stirring invitation to leap, dive, soar, plunge and thrill to the natural world’s wonders and glories." --Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question kids get asked over and over. But very few connections are made for kids between the present and the future. This book shows kids a pathway from their current interests and talents to a future career or interest. And in so doing, it also encourages adventure, exploration, and discovery, three core principles of National Geographic's mission. It's a celebration of possibility--so simple and so profound.Jumping in puddles can inspire scuba diving. Dirty hands can lead to dinosaur bones! Backyard star-gazing inspires future astronauts. Perfectly selected photos make the connections compelling and the future real for kids, then rich back matter brings the message home with inspirational quotes from the real-life adventurers pictured in the images. Grown-ups won't be able to resist sharing this inspirational message with kids, and kids won't be able to resist the invitation to let their imaginations run wild.

Cousins Betsy and Jordan take vacations in crazy places. This year, an unplanned detour takes them to the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where the locals claim the infamous Mothman creature makes his home. When Betsy herself thinks she sees him, weird things start happening to her, Jordan and their entire families! Middle grade readers who like fast-paced adventure, funny dialogue and interesting places will enjoy this fourth book of The Cryptid Vacation Adventure Series.

Cousins Betsy and Jordan take vacations in crazy places. This summer they zoom into Roswell, New Mexico, a city some people claim is the site of a famous UFO crash. When the girls take a hike in a local park and meet an alien that was on board that fateful craft, they spring into action to help him get back where he belongs. Middle grade readers who like fast-paced adventure, funny dialogue and interesting places will enjoy this third book of The Cryptid Vacation Adventure Series.