Coloring the Black Hills: An Educational Read & Color Book
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A detailed wildlife coloring and reading book covering Black Hills regional wildlife, from bison and bighorn sheep to beaver and mallard duck. Each animal gets a full-page illustration plus a paragraph of facts including scientific name, range, habitat, diet, and tracks. Made in the USA by Spizzirri Creative LLC.
- Format: Softcover, black-and-white interior, 11 x 8.5 in
- Content: Over 50 pages of Black Hills wildlife illustrations with educational text
- Works with: Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Ages: PreK through grade 7 (illustrations detailed enough for adults too)
- Proceeds support education, conservation, and visitor services at BHPFA partner parks and forests.
Only 1 left in stock
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Coloring the Black Hills: An Educational Read & Color Book
$5.95
Only 1 left in stock
Shipping calculated in cart/checkout:Â Shipping rates for first items start at $7, calculated based on weight of total order.
A detailed wildlife coloring and reading book covering Black Hills regional wildlife, from bison and bighorn sheep to beaver and mallard duck. Each animal gets a full-page illustration plus a paragraph of facts including scientific name, range, habitat, diet, and tracks. Made in the USA by Spizzirri Creative LLC.
- Format: Softcover, black-and-white interior, 11 x 8.5 in
- Content: Over 50 pages of Black Hills wildlife illustrations with educational text
- Works with: Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Ages: PreK through grade 7 (illustrations detailed enough for adults too)
- Proceeds support education, conservation, and visitor services at BHPFA partner parks and forests.
Only 1 left in stock
60-day returns · Ships from South Dakota via USPS
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Real USPS rates, no markup. The money we save funds trail crews and internships.
Join BHPFA for $30 a year -> get your code by email in seconds. -> Use it at checkout today. Show your card at hundreds of nonprofit park stores nationwide for 10% off.
Every item is selected or approved by rangers and staff. Your purchase keeps them on the front lines.
Description
What is this coloring book?
This is Spizzirri Creative’s regional wildlife coloring book for the Black Hills. It covers mammals, birds, and other animals found in the Black Hills region of South Dakota and Wyoming, with each species getting its own illustrated spread. The book is part of Spizzirri’s long-running “Educational Read & Color” series, which follows a consistent format that works well in classrooms and at home.
Each spread includes a detailed line-art illustration on one side and a short educational text block on the other. The text gives the animal’s common name, scientific name, range, habitat, size, diet, coloring suggestions, tracks, and a few additional facts. The White Tailed Deer entry, for example, notes that deer have come back from near-extinction in the 1800s to become the most numerous of all hoofed animals across North America. That kind of specific, grounded information makes the book useful as a reference, not just an activity.
Made in the USA. ISBN: 978-0-865453-80-7.
What’s inside
The interior is black and white throughout, printed on standard paper. Illustrations are detailed enough that older kids and adults will find them engaging, but the line work is open enough for young children to color without difficulty. The back cover includes a regional map of the Black Hills area spanning South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska, which gives the book some geographic context beyond just the individual animal entries.
Animals visible in interior spreads include white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, beaver, and mallard duck. The full species list is not published separately, but the series format typically covers 25 or more species per title.
Specifications
- Publisher: Spizzirri Creative LLC
- ISBN: 978-0-865453-80-7
- UPC: 026537038026
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 in
- Binding: Softcover
- Pages: Over 50
- Country of origin: USA
- Media compatible: Crayons, colored pencils, markers
Who is this for?
The target age on the series is PreK through grade 7, but the coloring pages hold up for adults who enjoy detailed illustration work. This is a solid pick for a young Black Hills visitor who wants to learn more about the animals they saw on a trip to Wind Cave or Jewel Cave, or for a parent or teacher looking for a structured activity with real educational content rather than generic cartoon animals.
It’s an easy gift and a good add-on for families visiting multiple BHPFA partner sites. The map on the back gives kids a sense of where all the animals live in relation to the parks.
Frequently asked questions
What animals are in the book?
The book covers wildlife found in the Black Hills region. Confirmed species from interior spreads include white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), beaver (Castor canadensis), and mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos). The full species list spans mammals, birds, and other regional wildlife across the series’ typical 25-plus animal entries.
What media works best for coloring?
Crayons, colored pencils, and markers all work. The paper is standard softcover book stock. Markers may bleed through to the back of the page, so colored pencils are the better choice if you want to use both sides of a spread.
Is this appropriate for young children?
Yes. The series is rated PreK through grade 7. The illustrations are detailed but the line work is open enough for small hands. The educational text is written at a level that a parent can read aloud to a younger child while an older child colors.
Can I use this in a classroom?
The format is well suited to classrooms. Each animal spread is self-contained, so it works as a stand-alone lesson or activity. The educational text covers scientific names, habitat, range, diet, and animal tracks: content that lines up with common science and nature curricula for elementary and middle school grades.
Is this made in the USA?
Yes. The front and back covers both carry a “Made in the USA” badge. Published by Spizzirri Creative LLC.
Does buying this support national parks?
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
Is this book available at park visitor centers?
This title is sold through the BHPFA online store. It may also be stocked at BHPFA partner site bookstores at Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. Inventory at individual visitor centers varies by season. Call ahead if you need a copy on a specific visit.
How does the two-page spread format work?
Each animal occupies two facing pages. One page has a full-page outline drawing ready to color. The facing page has a paragraph of facts: common name, scientific name, range, habitat, size, diet, coloring suggestions, tracks, and additional notes. The bighorn sheep entry, for example, explains that the Rocky Mountain herd was introduced to the Black Hills in 1959 after South Dakota’s original wild sheep became extinct in 1920.
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
When you shop with Black Hills Parks & Forests Association, you are directly funding:
- Education programs — nature workshops, Junior Ranger activities, and homeschool adventures for kids across the Black Hills
- Trail maintenance — keeping hiking trails safe and accessible at Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and the Black Hills National Forest
- Visitor services — park store operations, interpretive programs, and the staff who help millions of visitors each year
- Conservation — supporting the long-term health of public lands in the Black Hills and Nebraska
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service in the Black Hills region. We have supported these public lands since 1946.
Additional information
| Weight | 10 oz |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spizzirri Creative |
| Publisher / Manufacturer | Spizzirri Creative LLC |
| ISBN | 978-0-865453-80-7 |
| UPC | 026537038026 |
| Pages | Over 50 |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Dimensions | 11 x 8.5 in |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Age Range | PreK-7 |
| Material | Paper |
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