What is DogEared?

DogEared is a blog ALL about books.

Good books, funny books, adventure books. Books about animals, friendship, pirates, faraway places… Books about, well, almost EVERYTHING!!

So why did we call it DogEared and not, the, um, book blog?

Hmm…good question, smarty pants!

You know when you read a book and you turn the top edge of a page over to mark your place? Well, that’s called a “dog ear!” We want you to mark this Web page just like that…dog ear DogEared, if you will…and come back here often to read real kids’ reviews and recommendations.  Plus, share your own opinions and create your own reading wish list.

Think of it as your own online book club.

Enjoy!

Book Publishers
We are always looking for new titles to include in DogEared. Please send books for our consideration to: National Geographic Kids–Digital Media, 1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-4688.

You Know What We’re Talking About

Kids love animals, love to play outside, check out ponds, creeks, rivers, beaches, puddles, and all the creatures in the forest, in the desert, and even those creepy bugs lurking in the basement! But many species are at risk, endangered or threatened and we ALL have to take time to take care of the planet.

We’ll print the tips, stories, and ideas from experts around the globe, but we need you to tell us what you’re doing in your house, school, and community to make a difference.

Do you recycle? Are you careful about how much water you use for brushing your teeth and taking a shower?

July 6
Today we will fly to Montana and meet each other in person for the first time!

July 7
In the morning, we will float down the Missouri River to learn about geology and history. In the afternoon, we will visit the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Afterward, we will visit the fish hatchery at Giant Springs State Park. This park is home to the Roe River, one of the shortest rivers in the world!

July 8
Today we will visit the First People’s Buffalo Jump to learn how Native Americans stampeded buffalo over the cliff. We will also take a guided hike at the Pine Butte Guest Ranch.

July 9
Today we will visit a real dinosaur dig at the Two Medicine Dinosaur Center! The team will learn about fossil recognition and excavation procedures.

July 10
In the morning, we will take a boat tour of scenic St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park to learn about the history and geology of the area. We will spend the rest of the day hiking the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park.

July 11
Today we will visit the Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village to learn the dances, drumming, games, and crafts of the Blackfeet Tribe.

July 12
Today we will take a tour of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road in Red Jammer buses. We will take a hike on the west side of the park in the afternoon.

July 13
We will have a full day of hiking in Glacier National Park today.

July 14
We will spend the day at the Whitefish Mountain resort, where we will ride a gondola up the mountain and then hiking back down, as well as riding the Alpine Slide!

July 15
Today we will say goodbye and fly back home.