Quesbo Explorer Issue 5: Arizona Part 2 - Quesbo Explorer Magazine, #5

One canyon. So many ways to explore.

Return to Arizona with Maya and Leo for a completely new Quesbo Explorer adventure.

In Issue 05: Arizona Part 2 – The Grand Canyon Switch-Up, Maya and Leo have been given an exciting challenge: help create a brilliant Grand Canyon discovery day.

Their first plan seems perfect.

There is just one problem.

Nature doesn't follow a timetable.

Wildlife may not appear when expected. A question can lead somewhere completely new. An activity may take longer than planned. And sometimes the best thing an explorer can do is change their mind.

With the help of Ranger Elena — and the reader — Maya and Leo learn to notice, question, test, choose and adapt as they explore the extraordinary landscapes and stories of the Grand Canyon.

Young readers discover the Colorado River, dramatic rock layers, changing canyon habitats, desert plants, bighorn sheep, California condors, Desert View and the people whose knowledge and work help us understand and care for this remarkable place.

But Quesbo Explorer is much more than a story.

Throughout the magazine, children become part of the adventure through illustrated challenges, observation activities, map skills, vocabulary, maths, puzzles, creative thinking and decision-making.

Inside Issue 05

Readers can enjoy:

The Grand Canyon Switch-Up interactive adventure Grand Canyon geography and map activities The story of the Colorado River and canyon formation Rock layers, fossils and Earth science Desert plants and changing habitats Bighorn sheep and California condors People, perspectives and caring for special places Explorer decision-making and planning challenges Word Power vocabulary activities Maths in a Minute Puzzle Port Hands-on Make, Test & Play experiments Explorer Club activities Challenges, reflection pages and answers A special 10-page Craft Studio bonus

Bonus: Make the Canyon Switch-Up Game

Pages 41–50 turn the adventure into a hands-on tabletop game.

Children create their own Grand Canyon planning board, activity cards and Switch-Up Cards, then build a discovery day and adapt their choices when unexpected challenges appear.

The game encourages:

Planning • Problem-solving • Teamwork • Flexible thinking • Curiosity • Care for nature

There is no racing and no need to "beat" another player. The challenge is to make thoughtful choices and create a plan that works.

Learning wrapped inside an adventure

Quesbo Explorer is designed to help children practise skills naturally through stories and activities rather than feeling like a traditional workbook.

Readers are encouraged to:

Look closely. Ask bigger questions. Use evidence. Try ideas. Change plans. Respect people and wildlife. Keep exploring.

Perfect for curious children who enjoy travel, nature, geography, puzzles, STEM, wildlife and creative activities.