EL PASO, Texas, July 7, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Brace yourself for an amazing adventure as author Nikki Johnson takes you To Ride the Wild Condor in her new picture book. Take flight and embark on an exciting journey to rediscover America's best-known landmarks and rich culture.
To Ride the Wild Condor is a visually captivating picture book that allows you to fly with a little girl and a condor to witness the beauty of the United States from above. Its brilliant images capture the magnificence of America's wonderful heritage and landscape -- from Mount Rushmore, to the Grand Canyon, and so much more! Sights such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the New York City Skyline provide more than just a geography lesson, they provide children with a sense of history and a knowledge of pop culture that is timely and uniquely American.
Experience the exhilarating feeling of a bird in flight and get a new sense of freedom. Through this fascinating tale, parents and children will find a renewed sense of patriotism and pride. Get a copy now and enjoy it with your kids!
About the Author
Nikki Johnson was born in 1974 as the second of three daughters to a career military father. It was on an overseas tour that Nikki discovered her love for reading and writing and wrote her first short story, The Mugger. In 1994, Nikki joined the "family business" when she received a United States Army Reserve commission after graduating from New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI). Shortly after receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Park University in 1999 she was selected for active duty and served in various locations including Camp Doha, Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2003, the Johnson family suffered an emotional blow when oldest sister, Shoshana Johnson, was captured and held as a POW during the early months of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In May 2005, Nikki resigned her commission. In 2006 Nikki earned a Master's of Eduction from the University of Texas at El Paso. She is a high school teacher and lives in El Paso, Texas with her two children.
To Ride the Wild Condor * by Nikki Johnson
Publication Date: November 29, 2005
Picture Book; $21.99; 32 pages; 978-1-5992-6720-3
Picture Book Hardcover; $31.99; 32 pages;978-1-5992-6721-0
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