biologists

Read how black biologists from around the world created new techniques in cell biology, made discoveries in DNA science, developed groundbreaking chemotherapies, and studied elephants, spiders, and other wildlife.

Examines the life of twentieth-century environmentalist Rachel Carson and how her book, "Silent Spring," helped spur on greater environmental awareness.

"A biography of seventeenth-century Dutch scientist Antoine van Leeuwenhoek and includes related activities for readers"--Provided by publishers.

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

An entomologist studies all insects, including bugs. They study insect anatomy, habitats, their activity, life cycle, and behaviors.

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.

A collection of twenty letters written by Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist Edward O. Wilson that discuss his life and career.

Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia, is the country's largest and most biologically diverse island. It's celebrated for its windswept dunes, feral horses, and the sea turtles, who come to the island to lay their eggs. Carol Ruckdeschel is a fierce defender of the island. In recent years, the Carnegie heirs and the National Park Service have clashed with Carol over the island's future.