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The Boy Who Drew Birds
A Story of John James Audubon
Written by Jacqueline Davies
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
In 1804, John James Audubon's French father sent him to live on his farm in Pennsylvania. He was supposed to learn how to speak English and how to run a business. But—fortunately for the rest of us—he wanted to learn birds. Audubon started banding and painting the local birds, learning techniques that he used for the rest of his life. He grew up to become one of the most important bird artists in the world. This book tells a fascinating story about this young man's life. At the end of the book, there’s more information about Audubon's many accomplishments.
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