{"product_id":"sophia-discovers-the-real-treasure-mike-wurtz-9781956224023","title":"Sophia Discovers the Real Treasure: A Story of John Muir, Father of the National Parks","description":"Nine-year-old Sophia takes a delightful trip back in time with the old prospector Big Red and his trusty mule, Jack, to learn about John Muir (known as the father of the National Parks) and how he loved the land. It helps her discover a wonderful treasure herself. She also hears about the Native Americans that loved the land before him and how they were mistreated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSophia visits important places and times in Muir's life--a field of fireflies, the hills along his thousand-mile walk, the spectacular beauty of the Yosemite Valley. Sophia also raises questions (as will readers) about the way Native Americans were treated by the country and by Muir. With a revelatory and unexpected ending. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Foreword by renowned Muir expert\/archivist Mike Wurtz highlighting Muir's love of nature (especially his beloved sequoias) and an Afterword detailing the mistreatment of the Native Peoples who lived in Yosemite before his arrival, help to inspire discussions about how people treat nature, and how we treat our fellow humans. Also included are a timeline and photo section of Muir's life, as well as an extensive bibliography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eSophia Saves the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLexile level 550, a perfect reading level for grades 2-3, 75 pages (which includes photo section and appendices). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReviews: \u003cbr\u003e\"Must read...\u003ci\u003eSophia Discovers the Real Treasure \u003c\/i\u003eengenders a passion for the glorious wilderness and the indigenous people who once dwelled therein\u003ci\u003e.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003ePaulette Reefer, \u003ci\u003e Reedsy Discovery Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If only one book about John Muir were to be selected for a discriminating picture book collection, it should be \u003ci\u003eSophia Discovers the Real Treasure\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSophia Discovers the Real Treasure\u003c\/i\u003e will surely become a favorite with the young people in your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Lisa Lickel, \u003ci\u003eWisconsin Writers Association Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It reads with the drama and excitement of fiction, but packs in much information about Native American and natural history as it reviews the political and social forces that influenced Muir's ability to save these lands for future generations.\"\u003cbr\u003e--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This wonderful picture book provides ideal reading for children as well as persons of all ages who enjoy reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Paulette Reefer, \u003ci\u003eReedsy Discovery Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The artwork is just as vivid and diverse as the story that emerges-a blend of appealing, cartoon-like figures; artistic backgrounds; and lovely digitally-altered photos of California's natural areas, which Muir loved and determined to preserve.\"\u003cbr\u003e--D.Donovan, Senior Reviewer, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Wurtz,Curt Casetta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956224025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781956224023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trenton House Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Mike Wurtz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47759909847295,"sku":"9781956224023","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb1d8028-6d2b-48e7-bfc7-4929862df519.jpg?v=1765513071","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sophia-discovers-the-real-treasure-mike-wurtz-9781956224023","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}