Capturing Nature: The Writings of John James Audubon
Publication Information
Author:  Roop, Peter & Roop, Connie	Illustrator:  Farley, Rick
Title:  Capturing Nature: The Writings of John James Audubon	Date:  1993
Publisher:  Walker and Company	City:  New York, NY
ISBN, paperback:  0-8027-8204-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    diaries and journals, biography and autobiography
HSE Descriptor(s):    science
Summary:
This 40-page book contains excerpts from the journals of Audubon, along with his color paintings of birds.
Teaching Ideas:
Level 1 and 2 teachers may want to read this aloud, since it is quite interesting, but the language is archaic and syntax complicated at times. GED students may choose to work through the book independently. The difficulties Audubon faced in finding his calling might open up discussions on work and careers. Students may want to combine this book with bird study (using Lerner's Backyard Birds of Winter, for example), or animal study (using books by Bert Kitchen). Or they may want to look at other diaries, such as the Roop edition of Columbus' journal.
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History > region > U.S. history Science > nature > naturalists > Audubon, John James Science > biology > zoology > ornithology/birds Science > scientists/inventors Work > careers

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