In rural Texas in 1901, thirteen-year-old Callie nurses a butterfly with a broken wing and delivers a baby lamb, despite her mother's disapproval of Callie's "unladylike behavior.".
This picture book recounts an actual event in the life of naturalist John Muir, in which he narrowly escapes drowning while exploring a waterfall at Yosemite Falls in 1871. Includes additional information about Muir's life in the back matter and a list of further resources.
Describes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.
Biography of naturalist John Muir, revealing why he remains a major figure in American environmental history nearly a century after his death, and recognizing his efforts on behalf of conservation and preservation.