Call Him Father Nature: The Story of John Muir

by Patricia Topp

Overview

Suitable for children from 8 to 12 years of age, the story follows the life of John Muir from age 8 to age 42. John Muir was an important figure in the field of conservation, founder of the Sierra Club, and advisor to presidents in the protection of western lands from over-development. He was a deeply spiritual man, who felt strongly about caring for plants and animals. He serves as a model of one who lived life free from fears and limitations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781577330479
Publisher:	Pelican Pond
Publication date:	01/20/2001
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.66(w) x 8.64(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

1.	Will a Whipping Make You Learn?	1
2.	Off for the New World	7
3.	To Kill or Not to Kill?	13
4.	Plenty of Harrd, Harrd Work	19
5.	The Creatures of God	25
6.	John Begins to Study	30
7.	John's Inventions Win Him Fame	36
8.	A Stay in Canada	43
9.	From Indiana to the Atlantic Ocean	49
10.	Florida, Cuba, and a Surprise Decision	55
11.	John Chooses California	63
12.	What Formed Yosemite Valley?	71
13.	John Begins to Write	77
14.	John Speaks for the Forests	83
	Epilogue--John Made His Mark on History	90
	Map of California	94
	Map of Alaska	95