Real-Life Queens

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

Readers follow real-life queens to learn about what their lives look like and what their responsibilities are. This introduction to a high-interest topic introduces social studies concepts using simple, accessible text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541566330
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Bumba Books ® - Real-Life Royalty
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Karen Latchana Kenney was born near the rainforests of Guyana, but moved far north to Minnesota at a young age. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English and has been writing and editing since. She has worked as an editor at an educational publishing company, but is now a full-time freelance writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has written more than 70 books on all kinds of subjects: from arts and crafts to biographies of famous people. Her books have received positive reviews from Booklist, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. When she's not busy writing, she loves biking and hiking with her husband and young son in the many beautiful parks of the state. Visit her online at http://latchanakenney.wordpress.com/.

Editorial Reviews

"Brightly colored pages with short sentences and color photographs grab young readers' eyes with a perennially exciting topic."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

11/01/2019

PreS-Gr 1—Brightly colored pages with short sentences and color photographs grab young readers' eyes with a perennially exciting topic. All titles focus on service and responsibility. Kings and Princes highlight military involvement, whereas Queens and Princesses focus on clothing and charities. Each book has a picture glossary, a "Life As" section, a table of contents and index, and a recommended reading section, which usually includes titles from this series (Real-Life Princesses recommended in Real-Life Princes) along with one other relevant title. While non-Western countries like Japan and Jordan are featured, the series skews Western. Queens has five pages devoted to Queen Elizabeth II. Critical thinking questions, which pull no punches, are listed throughout. There are no source notes provided, but photo credits are listed. VERDICT Though non-Western countries are featured, this series focuses more on Western monarchies. Purchase only if there is a high-demand for royal biographies.

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