John Muir is the second in a series of illustrated books by artist Thomas Locker introducing readers to notable people who loved and wrote about the American land - especially about the value of wilderness. Muir founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national parks system. This a recommended resource for "Picturing America" project from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Elementary School (K-5); Middle School (6-8))
TRC audience:
Middle School (6-8)
Elementary (K-5)
TRC subject:
Art of the West
Science
Picturing America Resource
TRC format:
Book