Product Description
by Montrew Dunham (Author), Al Fiorentino (Illustrator)
John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His activism helped to preserve Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is still active today. The John Muir Trail is a 211-mile hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada.
Now readers can explore how his childhood influenced his life.Author Biography
Montrew Dunham is the author of a number of historical biographies for young readers in the popular Childhood of Famous Americans series. When she isn't writing, she loves spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren in Illinois and Texas.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.51 x 8.44 x 5.64 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 27, 2006
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: John Muir: Young Naturalist
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 4