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Patricia Kummer

Born: in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Kummer lives in Lisle and is an instructor at the College of DuPage.

Biography: Patricia Kummer is an author who specializes in Biography, Geography, and History for Children and Young Adults. She has both a B.A. and M.A. degree in history. She is a former middle school social studies and language arts teacher. Currently, she's writing and teaching adult continuing education writing courses at various venues in Du Page County in Illinois.


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Primary Audience(s): Children; Children; Young adult readers

Email: patriciakummer@comcast.net
Website: http://www.scbwi-illinois.org/Kummer.html
Patricia Kummer on WorldCat : http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=patricia+kummer


Selected Titles

Alabama /
ISBN: 0736812253 OCLC: 48084133

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Alabama, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Alaska /
ISBN: 0736812261 OCLC: 48144353

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Alaska, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Arkansas /
ISBN: 0736812288 OCLC: 48098396

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Arkansas, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

  Athletic trainer /
ISBN: 1602793034 OCLC: 213407355

Cherry Lake Pub., Ann Arbor, Mich. : ©2009.

Describes the skills necessary to pursue a career as an athletic trainer; and examines the various types of work that athletic trainers do.

Cameroon /
ISBN: 0516242563 OCLC: 53797157

Children's Press, New York : ©2004.

An invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a highly visual introduction to Cameroon.--

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) /
ISBN: 0516026410 OCLC: 33105057

Children's Press, New York : ©1996.

Describes the geography, history, culture, economy, people, and cities of the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire.

Currency /
ISBN: 0531167348 OCLC: 52901779

Franklin Watts, New York : ©2004.

Describes the invention of currency, a country's official unit of money, its history, and the impact it has had on modern culture.

Delaware /
ISBN: 0736812326 OCLC: 48092161

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Delaware, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Hawaii /
ISBN: 0736812350 OCLC: 48092164

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Hawaii, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Idaho /
ISBN: 0736812369 OCLC: 48077519

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Idaho, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Illinois /
ISBN: 0736812377 OCLC: 48098395

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Illinois, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Iowa /
ISBN: 0736812393 OCLC: 48098397

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Iowa, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Jordan /
ISBN: 0516248707 OCLC: 61362158

Children's Press, New York, NY : ©2007.

Introduces the geography, history, government, religion, and culture of Jordan.

Kansas /
ISBN: 0736800190 OCLC: 38580187

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : 1998.

Gives an overview of the state of kansas, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Kentucky /
ISBN: 0736800204 OCLC: 38565987

Capstone, Mankato, MN : 1999.

An overview of the state of Kentucky, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Korea /
ISBN: 0516242520 OCLC: 54006222

Children's Press, New York : 2004.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of North and South Korea.

Maine /
ISBN: 1560655267 OCLC: 36407791

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©1998.

An overview of the history, geography, people, and living conditions of the state of Maine.

Maryland /
ISBN: 073681244X OCLC: 48084072

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Maryland, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Minnesota /
ISBN: 0761427163 OCLC: 83607931

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, New York : ©2008.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Minnesota"--Provided by publisher.

Mississippi /
ISBN: 0736800212 OCLC: 38550955

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : 1999.

Gives an overview of the state of Mississippi, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

  Mississippi /
ISBN: 0761427171 OCLC: 85822493

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, Tarrytown, N.Y. : ©2008.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Mississippi"--Provided by publisher.

Missouri /
ISBN: 0736812490 OCLC: 48098402

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Missouri, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

Montana /
ISBN: 1560655283 OCLC: 36461755

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : 1998.

An overview of the state of Montana, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Nature's power /
ISBN: 0739808753 OCLC: 46448305

Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : 2000.

Nevada /
ISBN: 0736800220 OCLC: 38542504

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, MN : 1999.

An overview of the history, geography, people, and living conditions of the state of Nevada.

New Jersey /
ISBN: 0736812547 OCLC: 48144356

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of New Jersey, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

New Mexico /
ISBN: 0736812555 OCLC: 48098392

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of New Mexico, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

North Dakota /
ISBN: 073681258X OCLC: 48249346

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of North Dakota, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

North Korea /
ISBN: 0531184854 OCLC: 144774531

Children's Press, New York : 2008.

An introduction to the Asian country of North Korea, including its geography, history, religious life, and customs and traditions.

Oklahoma /
ISBN: 0736801170 OCLC: 39875086

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : 1999.

An overview of the history, geography, people, and living conditions of the state of Oklahoma.

Puerto Rico /
ISBN: 0736812636 OCLC: 48263721

Capstone Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

An overview of the history, geography, people, and living conditions of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Rhode Island /
ISBN: 0736801197 OCLC: 39875098

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1999.

Provides an overview of the Ocean State, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Singapore /
ISBN: 0516225316 OCLC: 51879934

Children's Press, New York : ©2003.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Singapore.

South Dakota /
ISBN: 0736801200 OCLC: 39875187

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1999.

Provides an overview of the Sunshine State, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

South Korea
ISBN: 9780531184868 OCLC: 134992740

Children's Press, New York : 2008.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of South Korea.

Sports medicine doctor /
ISBN: 1602793026 OCLC: 213408605

Cherry Lake Pub., Ann Arbor, Mich. : ©2009.

Provides information on sports medicine, covering its history, the education and training needed to become a sports doctor, and the work of a sports doctor.

Syria /
ISBN: 0516236776 OCLC: 57754040

Children's Press, New York : 2005.

It's geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries. Look for full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find out more" section, including Internet resources.

Tennessee /
ISBN: 1560656816 OCLC: 37748530

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1998.

An overview of the state of Tennessee, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

The calendar /
ISBN: 0531167208 OCLC: 54822984

Franklin Watts, New York : ©2005.

Describes the history and importance of calendars, and discusses the people who helped create the modern day calendar, including Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII.

The Great Barrier Reef /
ISBN: 0761428526 OCLC: 147988157

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, New York : 2009.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues of the Great Barrier Reef"--Provided by publisher.

  The Great Lakes /
ISBN: 0761428534 OCLC: 137222753

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, New York : 2009.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, peoples, and environmental issues of the Great Lakes"--Provided by publisher.

The pioneer way /
ISBN: 0739808834 OCLC: 46448308

Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : 2000.

The telephone /
ISBN: 0531139034 OCLC: 59147772

Franklin Watts, New York : 2006.

Describes the evolution of communication from smoke signals to e-mail, focusing on the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, and explains how this technology changed America's economy and environment.

The United States region by region /
ISBN: 073986176X OCLC: 740901361

Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : 2003.

Take a trip though the regions of the United States.

Tibet /
ISBN: 0516226932 OCLC: 51519599

Children's Press, New York : ©2003.

Introduces Tibet, including its geography and climate, history, government, economy, people, culture, religion, language, and activities of daily life.

Ukraine /
ISBN: 0516211013 OCLC: 44750656

Children's Press, New York : ©2001.

Photographs, maps, simple text, and Internet resources help children learn about the history, geography, culture, and people of Ukraine.

Utah /
ISBN: 1560656832 OCLC: 37631215

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1998.

Provides an overview of the Beehive State, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Vermont /
ISBN: 0736801219 OCLC: 39875083

Capstone Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1999.

Gives an overview of the state of Vermont, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Washington, D.C. /
ISBN: 0736812733 OCLC: 49376030

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of Washington, D.C., covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

West Virginia /
ISBN: 1560656859 OCLC: 37631213

Capstone High/Low Books, Mankato, Minn. : ©1998.

Provides an overview of the Mountain State, including its history, geography, people, and living conditions.

Wyoming /
ISBN: 0736812768 OCLC: 48098406

Capstone Press, Mankato, Minn. : ©2003.

Provides an overview of the state of Wyoming, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.

 

 

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