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Sophia Discovers the Real Treasure: A Story of John Muir, Father of the National Parks

Sophia Discovers the Real Treasure: A Story of John Muir, Father of the National Parks

Casetta, Curt
Wurtz, Mike

Paperback

Series: Sophia Saves the Earth Books

Biography

ISBN10: 1956224025
ISBN13: 9781956224023
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Feb 21 2022
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.15 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Nine-year-old Sophia takes a delightful trip back in time with the old prospector Big Red and his trusty mule, Jack, to learn about John Muir (known as the father of the National Parks) and how he loved the land. It helps her discover a wonderful treasure herself. She also hears about the Native Americans that loved the land before him and how they were mistreated.

Sophia visits important places and times in Muir's life--a field of fireflies, the hills along his thousand-mile walk, the spectacular beauty of the Yosemite Valley. Sophia also raises questions (as will readers) about the way Native Americans were treated by the country and by Muir. With a revelatory and unexpected ending.

A Foreword by renowned Muir expert/archivist Mike Wurtz highlighting Muir's love of nature (especially his beloved sequoias) and an Afterword detailing the mistreatment of the Native Peoples who lived in Yosemite before his arrival, help to inspire discussions about how people treat nature, and how we treat our fellow humans. Also included are a timeline and photo section of Muir's life, as well as an extensive bibliography.

Part of the Sophia Saves the Earth series.

Lexile level 550, a perfect reading level for grades 2-3, 75 pages (which includes photo section and appendices).

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