Get Your Kicks at the Library!
Great Reads for Route 66
By Madalyn Rogers, Children's Library Associate, Hardesty Regional Library
Are you gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66? What better place to start your journey than at the library! These books will take you from “sea to shining sea,” through every state, national park, and weird landmark you can think of.
Are We There Yet? - This nonfiction picture book follows Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson as he races prove that “horseless carriages” (aka cars) CAN make it cross country! With the help of his mechanic and their team's mascot, Bud the bulldog, they set out in May of 1903. Will they make it? Read it and find out!
The Ghostly Tales of Oklahoma's Haunted Route 66 - Have you ever thought you saw a ghostly specter out your window while cruising the Mother Road? You just might have! Ghost tales abound in this spooky history of Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66. Read it...if you dare!
Cactus Queen - Did you know not all National Parks were created equally? Check out this delightfully illustrated biography to learn how Minerva Hoyt established Joshua Tree National Park.
Hike It - Join internet sensation, Iron Tazz, as you learn about the wonders of the great outdoors. This fully illustrated guide is the perfect introduction to camping, hiking, and backpacking for aspiring adventurers.
The Traveling Taco - Think you know your food trivia? Think again! Find out where your favorite foods come from in this fascinating nonfiction book featuring rhyming text.
Need more road trip reads? We’ve got you covered! For these and other destination adventures, check out the full booklist.
Happy trails!
