For Kids

Art Contest Winner's Galleries

Galleries for each year, 2010 to present
Prehistoric Life Coloring Book

The Prehistoric Life of the National Parks coloring book and extra bonus coloring pages are available to download!
Explore. Learn. Protect.
Become a Junior Paleontologist

Spanish and English books available for download.
Dinosaurs! Coloring Pages

Includes 15 pages of dinosaurs from National Parks and National Natural Landmarks.
NFD Kid's Page Interview...
Meet a Paleontologist
Paleontologists must be rock smart
Rocks and Minerals
Aspiring Paleontologists
Kids in Paleo
Official State Fossils

A great place to start learning about fossils is right in your "backyard"

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Become a Junior Paleontologist
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Junior Ranger Program
- Duration: 20-60 Minutes
- Reservations: No
- Age: 5-12 years old
- Pets: Yes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Calling fossil-lovers of all ages! If you love paleontology and the National Park Service units that preserve them, become a Junior Paleontologist! Complete an activity booklet, learning all about fossils and having some fun along the way, to earn your Junior Paleontologist badge.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Become a Hagerman Fossil Beds Junior Ranger
- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Junior Ranger Program
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Thousand Springs Visitor Center
Visitors of all ages and abilities can become a Hagerman Fossil Beds Junior Ranger.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Fossilization Challenge
- Type: Article
- Locations: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Take a journey to become fossil. Can you survive the fossilization challenge and be discovered by a paleontologist?
Fostering Children’s Dreams of Becoming a Paleontologist 100,000 Times
- Type: Article
- Locations: Petrified Forest National Park
- Offices: Geologic Resources Division
Children, young and old, ventured to Petrified Forest National Park on June 6th to celebrate Dinosaur Day. Among the many fossil-focused activities, a “TOP SECRET” surprise was being guarded closely under the “Smokey Bear” hats worn by the park rangers and paleontologists at the park. The 100,000th Junior Paleontologist booklet would be handed to one of the young participants.