From his early childhood in Dunbar, Scotland, through his wilderness wanderings in the American West, John Muir has always been surrounded by natural beauty. Muir was able to use his love for nature to become a famed naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation. His work and influence would lead to the establishment of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Club, which began in 1892, making it the oldest environmental organization in the United States. Using Muir's own words, this book looks at the events that shaped Muir's life and examines the development of his worldview, his love of nature, and his passion for preservation.

 

This book is part of a book series called Conservation Heroes .

There are 139 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Facts On File Inc .

Natalie Goldstein has been an educational writer for 20 years. She has written numerous publications for young readers on topics such as oceanography, viruses and disease, grassland and forest ecology, and climate change. Goldstein has master's degrees in education and environmental science.