Curt Casetta Volgorde van de boeken

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 1000-mile walk, the spectacular beauty of California's Yosemite Valley. Sophia also raises questions (as will readers) about the way Native Americans were treated by the country and by Muir. With an unexpected and revelatory 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 Muir's arrival, help to inspire discussions about hos people treat nature, and how we treat our fellow humans. Also included are a timeline and photos of Muir's life, as well as an extensive bibliography.Part of the Sophia Saves the Earth Series. Lexile L550 (grades 2-4). 56 pages (which includes photo section and appendices).