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The idea for spring break came about in the 1930s, as a time for students to catch up on school work and study for exams. It often coincided with Easter. In more recent years, spring break has been spread out from mid-February through mid-April. In the 1960s, college students started using the break to head south and party for a week. Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean have become popular spring break destinations. For families, it has become a time to take a short trip to visit family, have amusement park adventures, or enjoy the great outdoors before the heat of summer.
This year, Spring Break will take place March 11-19, for the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and Alachua County public schools.
Try these titles to make your spring break better than ever.
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- Children: Preparing for Travel
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- The Airport Book by Lisa Brown
- Beginner's United States Atlas by National Geographic
- Go Quiz Yourself Around the World by Izzi Howell
- Going on an Airplane by Harold T. Rober
- Laugh-Out-Loud Road Trip Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott
- Little Kids First Big Book of Where by Jill Esbaum
- National Geographic Student World Atlas by National Geographic Society
- Children: Choosing Your Destination
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- The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid by Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco
- Australia to Zimbabwe: A Rhyming Romp Around the World to 24 Countries by Ruth Fitts
- The 50 States: Amazing Landscapes. Fascinating People. Wonderful Wildlife by Kana Kavon
- Florida by Ann Heinrichs
- Following the Coast by Jim Arnosky
- The National Parks: Discover All 62 Parks of the United States by Stefanie Payne
- 125 Wacky Roadside Attractions: See All the Weird, Wonderful, and Downright Bizarre Landmarks from Around the World! by National Geographic
- A Ticket Around the World by Natalia Díaz
- Children: Travel Adventures to Read While Traveling
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Picture Books
- Around the World with Peppa by Scholastic (also try Peppa Visits America)
- A Fun Day at Fun Park by Lola M. Schaefer
- Fun in the Sun by David Catrow
- Let's Go For a Drive by Mo Willems
- Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip by Michael W. Waters
- Pig the Tourist by Aaron Blabey
- The Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far From Home by Deborah Diesen
- Room for Everyone by Naaz Khan
- A Trip to Grandma's by C.L. Reid
- Tulip Sees America by Cynthia Rylant
- Wonder Park books by Trey King (also try the DVD Wonder Park)
- Your Friend, Parker by Parker Curry
Chapter Books
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
- The Genius Files series by Dan Gutman
- The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O'Shaughnessy
- Peanut Butter and Crackers: On the Trail by Paige Braddock
- The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
- Road Trip by Jim and Gary Paulsen
- Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
- Super Fun World by Alan Katz
- The Vanderbeekers on the Road by Karina Yan Glaser
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- Adults: Guides to Traveling
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- Accessible Vacations: An Insider's Guide to 12 US Cities by Simon Hayhoe (also try 10 National Parks)
- The Best Things in Life are Free by Joseph Bindloss
- Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious by Seth Kugel
- Road Trips: A Guide to Travel, Adventure, and Choosing Your Own Path by Jen CK Jacobs
- See You at the Campground: A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a Happier Family in the Great Outdoors by Stephanie Puglisi
- The Solo Travel Handbook: Practical Tips and Inspiration for a Safe, Fun, and Fearless Trip by Sarah Reid
- Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World by Scott Keyes
- Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse by Dawn M. Barclay
- Where to Go When: Unforgettable Trips for Every Month by DK Eyewitness
- World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain
- Adults: Dazzling Destinations
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- Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer
- Best Road Trips in the U.S.A. by Fodor's
- Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip: With Shenandoah & Great Smoky Mountains National Parks by Jason Frye
- Complete National Parks of the United States: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores by Mel White
- The New York Times Explorer. 100 Trips Around the World edited by Barbara Ireland
- 100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do by Joseph Yogerst
- Ultimate Travel List: The 500 Best Places on the Planet...Ranked by Lonely Planet
- Walking Washington, D.C.: The Best of the City by Barbara Noe Kennedy
- Adults: Fun in Florida
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- Barrier-free Travel: Favorite Florida Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers by Candy Harrington
- Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland by Dave Barry
- Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide 2023: Expert Advice from the Inside Source edited by Wendy Lefkon
- Florida: Off the Beaten Path: Discover Your Fun by Jackie Sheckler Finch
- Frommer's Easy Guide to Disney World, Universal, & Orlando by Jason Cochran
- In the Land of Good Living: A Journey to the Heart of Florida by Kent Russell
- Insider's Guide to Florida Keys & Key West by Juliet Dyal Gray
- The Thing About Florida: Exploring a Misunderstood State by Tyler Gillespie
- Adults: Themed Vacations
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- The Official Amazing Race Travel Companion: More than 20 Years of Roadblocks, Detours, and Real-Life Activities to Experience Around the Globe by Elise Doganieri
- The Civil War: A Traveler’s Guide: Experience the History, Follow the Battles by National Geographic
- A Course Called America: Fifty States, Five Thousand Fairways, and the Search for the Great American Golf Course by Tom Coyne
- Experience USA: Inspiration, Ideas, and Itineraries for Lovers of Classic Cars, Barbecue, and Rock 'n' Roll by Lonely Planet
- Moon Baseball Roadtrips: The Complete Guide to All the Ballparks, with Beer, Bites, and Sites Nearby by Timothy Malcolm
- Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail: A Traveler's Guide to the People, Places, and Events that Made the Movement by Deborah D. Douglas
- Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America by Amy Ettinger
- Underground Worlds: A Guide to Spectacular Subterranean Places by David Farley
- Adults: Pack These Books
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- Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park by Andy Mulvihill
- The Art of Getting Lost: 365 Days of Adventure, Big and Small by Brendan Leonard
- Don't Make Me Pull Over: An Informal History of the Family Road Trip by Richard Ratay
- Our Towns: A 100,000-mile Journey into the Heart of America by James and Deborah Fallows
- The Perfect Shot by Lonely Planet
- Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide by Tony Horwitz
- Travel Origami: 24 Fun and Functional Travel Keepsakes by Cindy Ng
- Try to Get Lost: Essays on Travel and Place by Joan Frank
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