Rick Blackmore is a student and protégé of Steve Somers (founder of Amazing Teacher), he will add his own unique style to the Summer Reading Program:  Bugs 'N' Stuff.

Rick has a wealth of experience working with children.  As a teacher and a parent of four children (ages 5-17), Rick has the skills to understand, guide and entertain kids of all ages.

This summer (2008), as Ranger Rick, he will explore the magic in our backyard with an amazing reading program called: Bugs 'N' Stuff!

Bugs 'N' Stuff is a fun way to make science come to life! This exciting reading program covers the life cycles of insects and plants, their importance to the ecosystem, how they help and harm humans, and more. Students will discover what makes the insect world the most diverse and largest animal group on the Earth.

Designed around K-5 statewide learning objectives in science, Bugs 'N' Stuff causes students to learn while having fun at the same time. Your children will laugh at the antics of Franklin Frog (a puppet). They will be amazed as Ranger Rick uses books, tricks, music and drama to illustrate fascinating things that live in their own backyard.

Look for AVAILABLE dates on our calendar to schedule Ranger Rick at your library.