John Muir: My Life with Nature

by Joseph Bharat Cornell, Joseph Cornell, John Muir

Book Overview

John Muir's remarkable adventures and attunement with nature are told in his own words, edited for a young audience. His joyous enthusiasm for nature comes through powerfully. The book includes "explore more" activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584690097
• ISBN13: 9781584690092
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Dawn Publications (CA)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 11

Customer Reviews

A revealing presentation of John Muir's personality

John Muir: My Life With Nature is one of the best introductory biographies into the life of this great and influential American naturalist available to young readers today. Told in his own words, the text was compiled and aptly presented by naturalist Joseph Cornell who does full and complete justice in presenting the reader with an accurate and revealing presentation of John Muir's personality, life, thought, and accomplishment. Although designed specifically for young readers, John Muir: My Life With Nature will also be appreciated by adults with an interest in this unique and impressive man and his contributions to public awareness of the need for conservation and wildlife preservation.