environmentalists

"In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural worl around her with wonder, she dreams of 'a life living with and helping all animals' until one day she finds that her dream has come true."--Container.

When Milly Zantow learned that her town's landfill was nearly full, she went out to the dump and watched the garbage trucks emptying their loads. There was a lot of plastic, and Milly knew that was a problem - plastic would stay there for a very long time. Milly ha a brilliant idea: recycle it!.

Learn about the great scientist Rachel Carson as she sparked the environmental movement. You'll read about her life, the science behind her studies, and the impact of her work on the world today.

Describes the life of biologist and writer Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" sparked the environmentalist movement.

Looks at the waste that humans produce, from leftover food to broken technology, and examines the careers within the field of recycling.

Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.

"Profiles conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides; covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides.

Tells the story of environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai.

Presents a brief biography of the life of Rachel Carson, her love of nature and the sea, career as a biologist, and her role in advancing the cause of the modern environmental movement.