J is for James: Books about Immigrant Artist, Scientist and Ornithologist, John James Audubon3/21/2017 John James Audubon was born in Hispaniola (current day Haiti) in 1785, and later went to live with his father in France. When James was 18, his father sent him to his estate in Mills Grove, Pennsylvania to prevent his conscription to Napolean's army during French-English war. After the lead mining operations he was put in charge of failed, Audubon began focusing more of his attention on birds, traveling all across America, trying to depict them accurately and understand their behaviors. His four-volume Birds of America book was published in London in 1827, with more than 400 plates of his drawings. Other books he wrote include Ornithological Biography, and A Synopsis of the Birds of North America. Audubon discovered new species of birds, and his work as a scientist has been honored with many awards. The first bird-preservation society founded in 1886 was named the National Audubon Society to honor him. Children's Books: The Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon Nancy Plain (Author) Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Press (2015) Ages: 9yrs and up; Grade 4 and up Review: Amazon Reviews 4.0 The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon Jacqueline Davis (Author); Melissa Sweet (Illustrator) Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers (2004) Ages: 4- 7yrs; Preschool - 3 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.0* Audubon: Painter of Birds in the Wild Frontier Jennifer Armstrong (Author); Jos A. Smith (Author) Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (2003) Ages: 5 - 9 yrs; Grades K - 4 Review: Amazon Reviews 5.0
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Nalini Krishnankutty Series DescriptionStarting with A is for Albert, B is for Blackwell, and C is for Clive, the series highlights the contributions made by immigrants to science, art, medicine, and more - to the founding of our nation, our institutions and our ways of living. This series provides a starting point for parents, educators and librarians to shape personal perspectives, create common narratives, and increase awareness of the tremendous impact that immigrants have had on our country. Archives
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