Where Story Meets Science
The Classroom Creature Chronicles follows the small creatures that share our classrooms and our world—and the big things they can teach us. Written for elementary readers, each book pairs an engaging story with real environmental science, inviting children to observe closely, ask questions, and see themselves as caretakers of the natural world.
Finley's Journey Student Workbook
$5.99
The printable student companion to Finley's Journey. Ten story-aligned chapters lead young readers through the trout life cycle, watersheds, and river stewardship with observation activities, reflection prompts, and a final stewardship promise.
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Finley's Journey - Coming Soon
Finley starts life in a classroom tank—but the river is waiting. Follow one young trout from his first days to the open water, through changing seasons, hidden dangers, and the long swim home. A story of growing up and caring for the wild places we share.
About the Author
Jeff Hepner
Jeff Hepner is the author of The Classroom Creature Chronicles, a children's series exploring the natural world through the eyes of its smallest inhabitants. Full biography coming soon.
Bring the Series Into Your Classroom
Ten chapters mirror the story, guiding students through the trout life cycle, watersheds, and stewardship with observation activities, reflection prompts, and a closing river promise. Pairs naturally with Trout in the Classroom programs.