The Lori and Butch Otter Pre K-12 Idaho Education Series
Dr. Stan Steiner, Editor
The Lori and Butch Otter Education Series will focus on many aspects of Idaho. From history to natural wonders to the diverse people found in the Gem state, topics in this series will appeal to our youth from pre-school through high school. Titles in the series are also designed to provide connections to a variety of K-12 curriculum content, making each publication a respected, fun Idaho resource for schools. For curious individuals wanting to learn more about the great state of Idaho, the series will bring the secrets of our state alive for all to appreciate and enjoy.
Ida Tours the 44: A Book of Idaho's Counties
Presented by First Lady Lori Otter
A barnstorming pilot takes children on a wondrous tour of Idaho's 44 counties. Brightly illustrated by renowned artist Ward Hooper, the book profiles all 44 counties--their geography, history, and unique characteristics. Fun fact and a word puzzle make the book ideal for curious tourists and elementary schools.
Paperback: 100 pages
Publisher: Boise State University
Softbound
ISBN 978-0-9788868-5-1
$12.95
Hardbound
ISBN 978-0-9788868-6-8
$19.95
Ida Visits the Capitol
Presented by First Lady Lori Otter
“Ida Jones recalls the days when pilots barnstormed and wing-walked, thrilling crowds. Some of the most daring were young women. Ida, our heroine, flies backward in time on a journey of historical discovery. She carries a secret message written in an ancient language. Children who visit the Idaho capitol can help Ida decode the message as they learn about some remarkable people and places in our amazing state.”
Lori Otter
First Lady of Idaho
Paperback: 30 pages
Publisher: Boise State University Center
for Idaho History and Politics.
ISBN: 978-0-9788868-1-3
$10
P is for Potato
by Dr. Stan Steiner, Joy Steiner and Jocelyn Slack
Continuing the acclaimed “Discover America State by State” series is “P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet.” This title explores the lush land and rich history of a state too often overlooked. Kids of all ages will love the A to Z rhymes boasting about all the treasures found within Idaho’s borders- from the Appaloosa steed to the zinc mines to Mount Borah, to, you knew we couldn’t forget it, the potato. But after a few pages readers will also allow peregrine, Union Pacific, Quinceanera, Nez Perce, and other Idaho icons to share in the spotlight.
Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: The Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN-10: 1585361550
ISBN-13: 978-1585361557
$17.95
Titles of Related Interest
Little Clyde: Horsing Around in Sun Valley
by Lori Otter and Karen Day, with illustrations by Chris Latter
Little Clyde is a tiny horse with a big attitude on a grand adventure. Whimsically illustrated, the book was produced for Sun Valley Resort, with a portion of proceeds going to the Loir and Butch Otter Pre K-12 Idaho Education Series.
Homegrown Publishing, 2010
http://www.homegrownpublishing.net/
