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Paperback, $7.95, 145 pp. This new inexpensive children's biography, mostly text but with a number of historical photographs, is suitable for older elementary through junior high readers. Includes a chronology of Muir's life, a bibliography, and an index.
Sep 16, 2022 · Dr. John Theophile Strentzel. John Muir's Father-in-Law. Dr. John Strentzel was born in Lublin, Poland, November 29, 1813. His family was well-to-do, and able to provide a life of "being attended with all desirable comforts". At age six, he was sent to school along with the sons of officials and nobility.
Aug 1, 2018 · Born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland, John Muir was a naturalist, inventor, explorer, writer, and advocate of U.S. forest conservation. Growing up with a strict father, Muir and his brother barely had any spare time as their dad would make everyone work all day long.
Sep 1, 1998 · John Muir's account of his days with Stickeen is absolutely wonderful. I was a little concerned that a nonfiction piece from the late 1800's would be boring - John Muir is anything but boring. Muir's description of Stickeen brings the little dog to life; his details about adventures in the Alaskan cold leave you reaching for a warm blanket and ...
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Fact #3: You Can Reinvent Yourself. Like Thomas Edison (above), John Muir was an inventor. Unlike Edison, he left behind a life of invention to pursue, instead, a life dedication to understanding nature. (Courtesy of Wikimedia) Most people are familiar with John Muir’s work as a conservationist.
Known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks," John Muir's legacy goes beyond the United States.In this video, children will learn the ...
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Feb 8, 2023 · He also had a few children's books, including Stickeen, which is a classic story about John Muir and his dog. This book is a great read for kids and adults alike. It is a very interesting story that was originally written in 1897. It is one of his most popular works and a good example of his naturalist writing style.
