naturalists

Collects the letters of Charles Darwin, in chronological order, which he sent and received during his trip aboard the "Beagle," chronicling his landing on his first tropical island, observation of an earthquake's destruction, and arrival at the Galapagos Islands, where he collected many specimens which led to the development of his theories.

Examines the life of naturalist Charles Darwin, discussing his development of the theory of evolution and the resulting controversy.

Presents a biography of American naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir, and includes information on his childhood, his early years, his love of nature, and his relentless battle protecting America's natural environment.

The elusive Ulieta bird specimen disappears from the collection of Sir Joseph Banks, an eighteen-century naturalist, and two hundred years later, Fitz, a modern-day conservationist races against time to recover its mysterious remains.

Presents an introduction to the major insights and arguments of Charles Darwin, and discusses the significance of his work for the development of modern science and culture.

Describes the life, ideas, and accomplishments of scientist Charles Darwin, and features humorous illustrations.

A study of Charles Darwin's life and influence, offering a reinterpretation of his role in the development of evolutionism, and discussing the motivations that have led people to make their various conclusions about Darwin and his theory.

Provides a brief biography of nineteenth-century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, and retraces his 14,000-mile journey through the unexplored parts of Indonesia where he made his major discoveries in evolutionary biology.

Collection of scientifically accurate accounts by pioneering women naturalists who observed, studied, and experimented in natural science--a field long dominated by men.