This young adult book portrays the Life of writer and poet, Stephen Vincent Benet. He lived from 1888 to 1943. During that time, he was well known especially for John Brown's Body and The Devil and Daniel Webster. He lived as a young child in Benicia, California, where his father was a military leader. The author lives in Benicia and has captured his time in that town and the home where the Benet family lived in the beginning of the story. His education, family, and his frail health, as well as his financial struggles throughout his life are all part of the story. A very patriotic person, Benet was unable to serve in the military because of his poor eyesight--he tried by memorizing the eye chart--but was caught and dismissed. In World War II, he wrote various articles for the war effort and was unwilling to take payment. When he did win a Pultizer Prize, it was in 1929. He invested it in the stock market, shortly before the crash. This carefully researched book recaptures the life and spirit of Benet, who is relatively unknown at this time.

With A Dream So Proud: The Life of Stephen Vincent Benet

Teen & Young Adult

Rubay, Donnell

Biographies

Benicia Literary Arts

Inspire your young reader to save the planet and introduce them to famous environmentalists in history with this bundle of nature-focused books for middle grade readers. From Henry David Thoreau, Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson and Jane Goodall, the illustrated Earth Heroes series introduces readers to famous figures who have advocated for conservation, promoted environmental activism, and at times helped push forward legislation. Readers can then learn more about John Muir and his trusty dog in the beautifully written Stickeenby the famous environmentalist himself, and the inspiring story of the Children's Eternal Rainforest in Forever Forest. The Environmentalists bundle is perfect for: <ul> <li>Teachers' classrooms and libraries and for middle school learning</li> <li>Budding environmental activists</li> <li>Earth day celebrations and curriculum</li> </ul>

Environmentalism and Nature Book Set: Inspire Kids to Save the Planet with 4 Conservation and Activism Books (Earth Heroes Books About Jane Goodall, John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and More)

Children's Books

MUIR, JOHN

Pratt-Serafini, Kristin Joy

Malnor, Carol

Crandell, Rachel

Dawn Publications

Stickeen is the classic story of John Muir's true adventure with a little dog on an Alaskan glacier. The trial they go through transformed their relationship and gave Muir a "window" through which he could see into the heart of the animal kingdom.

Stickeen: A Nature Book About John Muir and His Trusty Dog's Adventure

Animals

This true tale actually happened in Alaska to the famous naturalist, John Muir, and it became what he called the most memorable of all his wild days. One day, Muir set out to explore a huge glacier during a blizzard. Stickeen--an aloof little dog belonging to a fellow traveler--insisted on going along. They become stranded on the glacier. The only way out was over a precarious ice bridge, dangerous for a man and almost impossible for a dog. When, amazingly, they both escape, Stickeen's aloofness is replaced by rapturous adoration for Muir. The author skillfully weaves Muir's own words, the illustrations are extraordinary, and the result is a classic.

Stickeen: John Muir and the Brave Little Dog

Science, Nature & How It Works

Dawn Pubns

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