There are thousands of activity books for kids. Use this quick checklist to pick one that is worth your child’s time.
- Right age and grade. Look for a clear age range, such as ages 8 to 12 or grades 3 to 5.
- Readable text. Short sentences and new words explained where they appear.
- Facts you can trust. The book should say where its facts come from, or check them against official sources.
- A mix of activities. Crosswords, word searches, mazes, codes, quizzes and coloring keep different kids interested.
- An answer key. Kids can check their own work without asking you.
- Real photos with credits. Credits show the pictures were used with permission.
- Good paper and print. Full-color pages and a size that leaves room to write.
- Copy permission. If you are a teacher, check that you may copy pages for your class.
Our State Explorer books are written for grades 3 to 5, include an answer key, credit their photos and check their facts against official sources. You can see what is inside on each book’s page in Our Books.