Examines the life stories of twenty-six individuals from around the world who made notable contributions as naturalists, conservationists, or environmentalists.
Presents the story of Olivia Bouler, an eleven-year-old girl who offered her paintings to those who donated to oil spill recovery in the Gulf and helped raise over 175,000 dollars, and features a collection of her paintings.
Introduces the concept of animal extinction, examines the lives and habitats of black rhinos, discusses their status in the early twenty-first century, and looks at what is being done to save the species. Includes resources for more information.
Focuses on the two polar regions, the Arctic and the Antarctic, and discusses their uniqueness, their relation to world climate, their development and conservation, and the threat of pollution.
Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered desert animals such as the Bactrian camel, Gila monster, Prezwalski's horse, and desert cats.
