John Audubon, young naturalist

Description

As an adult, John Audubon was the best known wildlife artist of the 19th century, and his book, Birds of America, is the standard against which all subsequent bird art has been measured. In this story about the artist's childhood in the West Indies and France, John's love of drawing sends him into the fields and woods near his country house in pursuit of winged models. Games and adventures also beckon: John confronts a ghost in the old water mill tower, presents his friend Cecile with a surprise birthday gift (that goes horribly wrong!), and sails off to seek his fortune in America. Special features include a summary of John's adult accomplishments, fun facts detailing little-known information about him, and a time line of his life.

Description

As a young boy first in Haiti and then in France, James Audubon delights in the wonders of nature but on arriving in the United States, he decides to become an artist and draw every bird in North America.

Subjects

Genres

• Fiction
• Juvenile fiction

Series Statement

• Young patriots series ;
• v. 12
• 12.

Other Editions

• John Audubon, young naturalistPatria Press2006-01-01
• John AudubonElectronic resourcePatria Press, Inc.2008-01-01