On occasion we come across a book that is very much in line with the message we hope to impart with Travels with Gannon & Wyatt and the Youth Exploration Society. How To Be An Explorer Of The World by Keri Smith is one of those books. Part “how to” book, part book of inspiration, How To Be An Explorer Of The World will help young readers to see the world around them through a different lens.
This has been a big and fun filled summer for Travels with Gannon & Wyatt and the Youth Exploration Society. The Adventure Bus set off from Florida in June, logging thousands of miles as it combed the country from Key West, back up through the eastern part of the U.S., across the midwest and over to the Rocky Mountain region, promoting the series and donating books to libraries along the way.
Writing Travels with Gannon & Wyatt is an adventure in itself, given all the work that goes into each book.
The series is often described by educators as “realistic fiction.” That means the books are a mix of imagination and reality, or fictional adventures in realistic settings.
Happy Holidays from Travels with Gannon and Wyatt to you all the young explorers out there! Keep an eye out for more adventures in 2017!
Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet visit elementary and middle schools across the country. Conducting research for this adventure series, Wheeler and Hemstreet have traveled to the far corners of the globe. During school visits, the authors tell captivating stories, discuss the writing process, read an excerpt from one of the books, show photos and video from around the world, and explain to students the importance of reading and writing.
These five inspiring quotes on nature remind us of the importance of the natural world in our lives. So, while you have some time off from school and work this holiday season, get outside and explore. Take a walk in the park, a hike in the mountains, or a stroll down the beach. Watch a sunset, or better yet, a sunrise. Sit at the edge of a pond and observe the refection of the clouds as they move across the water’s surface. Enjoy the sights and sounds provided by mother nature. Let the peacefulness of your surroundings calm you, and don’t forget to leave your devices behind!