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This week Outskirts Press proudly features children’s author Dawn Menge. Menge is the self-publishing author of the Queen Vernita book series, which has garnered many awards and kept children educated and entertained since
the first book in the series was published in 2008.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dawn Menge is the author of the Queen Vernita educational series. Her series has won 19 literary awards. Queen Vernita’s adventures include: Queen Vernita’s Visitors, Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains, Queen Vernita Meets Sir HeathyBean and Queen Vernita Explores the Oceaneer’s Coastline. Menge teaches Severely handicapped students, holds a Master’s as an education specialist and a clear credential. Dawn Menge is the mother of three and the grandmother of three.
Queen Vernita’s Visitors
Queen Vernita invites 12 wonderful friends to visit with her during each month of the year. Queen Vernita and her friends enjoy fun activities throughout the Oceaneers Kingdom. Parents and teachers will love teaching the monthly calendar, days of the weeks and seasons through the storytelling adventures of Queen Vernita and her friends.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 8.5 Color Paperback, 36 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (May 02, 2008)
ISBN10: 1598007149
ISBN13: 9781598007145
Genre: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children’s Studies
Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains
Queen Vernita continues her monthly visits with her friends at the Blue Ice Mountains. While visiting the mountains she learns about the local flora and fauna.
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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 8.5 Color Paperback, 32 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (May 29, 2009)
ISBN10: 1432711695
ISBN13: 9781432711696
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Nature & the Natural World / General (see also headings under Animals)
Queen Vernita Meets Sir HeathyBean the Astronomer
Sir HeathyBean spends twelve informative months in Queen Vernitas castle in the land of Oceaneers. His visit along with Cora the Teacher is centered on learning everything they can about the solar system.
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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 11 color paperback, 33 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Jul 27, 2010)
ISBN10: 1432731203
ISBN13: 9781432731205
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
Queen Vernita Visits the Islands of Enchantment
Queen Vernita, Sea Captain Jeff and Enchantress Carrie spends twelve informative months exploring the Islands of Enchantment.
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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 8.5 color paperback, 32 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Oct 07, 2011)
ISBN10: 1432773127
ISBN13: 9781432773120
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General
Queen Vernita Explores the Oceaneer’s Coastline
Do you know what a Stalagmite and a Stalactite is?
Queen Vernita and Carl take a coach trip up Oceaneers majestic coast. They learn what a Stalagmite and Stalactite is as they explore caves. The Queen learns of the many ocean creatures such as a sea lion, seal, jellyfish and tidepools.
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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 8.5 color paperback, 33 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Oct 22, 2013)
ISBN10: 1478716649
ISBN13: 9781478716648
Genre: FICTION / Action & Adventure
Queen Vernita Visits Gator Country
Have you ever seen a white alligator or held a baby alligator in your hand?
Queen Vernita continues her adventures in the deep south. She learns all about the plantations, how the slaves lived, jazz, the Bayou and even holds a baby alligator
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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 11 economy color paperback, 31 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Apr 22, 2014)
ISBN10: 1478722452
ISBN13: 9781478722458
Genre: FICTION / Action & Adventure
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