Journey North Whooping Crane Booklets for Kids
Western Flock
Also see Eastern Flock

Hands-on, easy entries to Journey North, these printable nonfiction booklets provide foundational background information at a simplified reading level. They're designed to help build reading skills and support standards. Just download, print and assemble the booklet of your choice. Put it into kids' hands or share as a read-aloud. Use these booklets as simple catalysts to discover the rich resources on the Journey North Web site. You can also set up the matching slideshows on computers or project them for the entire class.

Crane Stories and Topics
  Photo gallery of annual cycle The Big Egg Hunt  
  Whooping Crane Annual Cycle The Big Egg Hunt:
Saving Whooping Cranes
       
Western Cranes on the Texas Wintering Grounds
Meet Al and Diane: The Flock's Most Productive Cranes
Scarbaby's Triumph
Western Cranes on the Texas Wintering Grounds
Meet Al and Diane: The Flock's Most Productive Cranes
Scarbaby's
Triumph
The Lobstick Male:
Crane Extraordinaire
Crane Identification: Would You Know a Whooper?
cover of slideshow: Nesting Season
Whooping Crane Kids: Learning Life's Lessons

YAY and RAY:
Two Pioneer Cranes

Crane Identification:
Would You Know a Whooper?
Nesting Season
Whooping Crane Identification  
Crab Trap Pickup Helps Cranes
Lucky LaCreek Pair: Struggle, Strength, Survival
Black & White Birds:
Which are Cranes?