Joshua Tree National Park

Welcome to our special In the Know topic, Joshua Tree National Park. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 learn about Joshua Tree National Park. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 2-3 examine the life of the Pasadena woman who worked to preserve Joshua Tree National Park. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 look at how global warming may affect Joshua Tree National Park. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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