The following materials are available to school groups free of charge. If you would like to receive them along with your confirmation letter, please request them by calling the education specialist at (831)389-4486 ext 262.

Educator’s Preparation Guide
This guide provides pre-visit activities teachers can do with their class before visiting the park, a vocabulary list of terms used in the three day programs, logistical information answering frequently asked questions, emergency procedures and ideas on how to wrap up the educational experience the students have had at Pinnacles.

Park Information
Teachers will also receive information from the park’s Bear Gulch Visitor Center to provide them with additional background knowledge of the park resources and a park brochure with a trail map and trail descriptions.

Bookstore Publications
These books are available for purchase at the Bear Gulch Visitor Center.

CHILDREN

1) The Little Creek, by Jennifer Ward ($7.95)

2) Condor's Egg, by Johathan London ($7.95)

3) Exploring National Parks, A Fun Kids' Guide, By Mary Maruca ($3.95)

4) National Geographic, My First Pocket Guide, Stars & Planets, by Dr. John O'Byrne ($5.95)

5) California Condors, by Patricia A. Fink Martin ($6.95)

6) The Icky Bug Counting Book, by Jerry Pallotta ($6.95)

7) The Icky Bug Alphabet Book, by Jerry Pallotta ($6.95)

8) Fairy Dusters & Blazing Stars, Exploring Wildflowers with Children, by Suzanne M. Samson ($9.95)

5TH GRADE-TEEN

1) Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, by Don Garate

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press Books:

2) Bats of the World, by Gary L. Graham ($6.95)

3) Reptiles and Amphibians, by Herbert S. Zim and Hobart M. Smith ($6.95)

4) Butterflies and Moths, by Robert T. Mitchell and Herbt S. Zim ($6.95)

5) Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Herbert S. Zim and Paul Shaffer ($6.95)

6) Stars, A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets and Other Features of the Heavens, by Herbert S. Zim and Robert H. Baker ($6.95)

7) Geology, by Frank H.T. Rhodes ($6.95)