Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.2
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
23243
Points per Word
0.000172
Page Count
144
Points per Page
0.027778
Description
"John Muir: Wilderness Protector" is a biography written for middle grade readers that explores the life of naturalist John Muir, who co-founded the Sierra Club and played a pivotal role in establishing America's national park system. The book follows Muir's journey from his childhood in Scotland and Wisconsin to his adventures exploring the wilderness of the American West, including Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Through his writings and advocacy, Muir's efforts helped preserve natural areas for future generations and shaped the conservation movement in the United States.