Outskirts Authors New Book Teaches Kids Calendar Skills, Nature Facts
Summary
At the same time, the expeditions encapsulate fun facts about nature kids love: Why glaciers look blue, how sea otters keep from freezing, why polar bears are white, and how long whales can hold their breath.Lavishly illustrated in full color by renowned children’s artist Bobbi Switzer, this charming book will captivate young readers again and again as they imagine themselves in the fanciful world of Queen Vernita.Menge has a master’s degree and clear credential in special education, and is currently working towards her Ph.D. She combines life experiences to create the kingdom and characters of Queen Vernita, all of whom are based on people she knows.They’ll enjoy a crab feast; learn all about whales, seals, bears, flowers and glaciers; even experience snorkeling in the icy waters and find a purple starfish.All those visitors and activities envelop the educational magic of Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains.At the same time, the expeditions encapsulate fun facts about nature kids love: Why glaciers look blue, how sea otters keep from freezing, why polar bears are white, and how long whales can hold their breath.Lavishly illustrated in full color by renowned children’s artist Bobbi Switzer, this charming book will captivate young readers again and again as they imagine themselves in the fanciful world of Queen Vernita.Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.Book StatisticsISBN: 978-1-4327-1169-6Suggested Retail Price:US$15.95, CAN$19.95Size and Format: 8.5x8.5 Color PaperbackPage Count: 36Genre: Children’sAbout the Author: Dawn Menge is the author of Queen Vernita’s Visitors, which won first place in the 2009 EVVY Awards and an honorable mention in the Readers Review Awards.