Arts & Literature

Most children love to read adventure books. In fact, one of the best ways to get a child interested in reading is to expose him to adventure books. There are many types, from pirate legends to historical tales and fantasy. If you find your child is drawn to a certain type of adventure, you are sure to find a number of books for him.

If your child is into archeology, than you may find that books such as Jeramiah Stokely, Archeologist by Alan K. Garinger is a fun read. Jeramiah Stokely, Archeologist has a companion kit that can be ordered that contains two pounds of clay, simple tools and instructions so that your child can learn to make pots, beads and decorations like the Native Americans did.

Some children find adventure in the world around them. Jeramiah Stokely, Naturalist by Alan K. Garinger is a book about a boy who is trying to save a swamp. You can buy a companion kit that contains a journal and a poster. Your child can have fun recording his adventures and identifying birds, trees, animals and plants. Also, since they can follow the same character, its easy to get your child interested in subjects they may not have otherwise touched.

Try Classic Adventures
There are classic adventure books your child may want to read. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson has always been a favorite. You may also try The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling or even books by Mark Twain such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Its best, however, to discuss the historical implications of these books with your children. While they can be excellent vehicles for discussions around issues of race, without discussion, some of the content may be confusing to younger readers. You can try modern tales written about historical times such as Tagger: Alone Along the Mystic River by J.A. Louthain or The End of Forever by Denise Page Caraher.