"Della and Lila Meet the Monongahela Mermaid" is the first in a series of children's picture books written by Della Mitchell, 5 years old, and assisted by her mom, Brianne. The book is illustrated by Sian Bowman. "Della and Lila Meet the Monongahela Mermaid" explores the themes of nature, conservation, family, community service, and helping others. Throughout the text children are introduced to research patterns in the forms of charts, maps, and footnotes. Beginning concepts of biology, geography, and environmental science are also presented. A beloved local landscape provides the backdrop...

"Della and Lila Meet the Monongahela Mermaid" is the first in a series of children's picture books written by Della Mitchell, 5 years old, and assisted by her mom, Brianne. The book is illustrated by Sian Bowman. "Della and Lila Meet the Monongahela Mermaid" explores the themes of nature, conservation, family, community service, and helping others. Throughout the text children are introduced to research patterns in the forms of charts, maps, and footnotes. Beginning concepts of biology, geography, and environmental science are also presented. A beloved local landscape provides the backdrop...