George Washington Carver National Monument Junior Ranger Activity Book: The Plant Doctor

"George Washington Carver National Monument Junior Ranger Activity Book: The Plant Doctor" is an educational activity workbook designed for children, created to promote the Junior Ranger Program at the George Washington Carver National Monument. Likely produced in the late 20th to early 21st century, this interactive publication encourages young readers to explore the life and achievements of George Washington Carver while engaging with nature. The book's primary aim is to foster appreciation for national parks and the importance of environmental conservation. The activity book features a variety of engaging tasks and exercises, including drawing, puzzles, and educational questions that cover significant aspects of Carver's life and contributions. Through activities such as completing word searches, answering quiz questions about his childhood, and exploring the park’s scenery, children learn about Carver’s legacy as a botanist, inventor, and educator. The book also emphasizes the core values of the Junior Ranger Program, enabling kids to understand the responsibilities of preserving nature. By the end of the activities, participants earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate, signifying their commitment to caring for national parks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.