Venture into the depths of Carlsbad Caverns, where stalactites and stalagmites create underground magic. Explore limestone formations, discover cave wildlife, and learn about this amazing underground world in New Mexico. Journey through massive chambers, meet cave creatures, and explore the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Children discover how every drop of water and living creature plays a vital role, fostering lifelong care for our planet's most vulnerable ecosystems.
Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.
Can You Read… Carlsbad Caverns? Age-Appropriate Learning Guide
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Ages 7–8: Discover cave adventures, Jim White’s historic find, and the magic of stalactites and underground formations—with vivid illustrations that bring geology to life.
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Ages 8–10: Learn how ancient seas created limestone caves, explore cave ecosystems with bats and unique creatures, and uncover fascinating formations like soda straws and cave pearls—all explained through scientific art.
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Ages 10–12: Dive deeper into conservation science, climate change effects on cave habitats, advanced spelunking techniques, and ongoing research—all shown through powerful visual storytelling and environmental art.
Can You Read Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
Can You Read Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
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Meet the Illustrator - Cassian Grove
As an autodidact (self-taught) artist, I’m always eager to learn how to draw new subjects, and this was no exception. In my previous work, I’ve mostly focused on character-centric art with minimalist backgrounds, so I had to develop my style in order to capture the beauty and complexity of Carlsbad Caverns.
I did a lot of research to find reference images of the caverns and the animals that live in them, and focused on my lighting and texture techniques to evoke the atmosphere and blend real places and animals with my cartoonish style. It’s always a good idea to find references when drawing new things before you stylize them—it pays to know the rules before you break them!
With Carlsbad Caverns, I hope to share my interest in natural features with future generations, and draw attention to the places and animals that often get overlooked because they have a reputation for being “creepy.” Bats and bugs need their time in the limelight, too!