naturalists

Describes the life of the author who came to value the natural world and whose writings have influenced and inspired others concerning nature.

An account of the five years that English naturalist Charles Darwin spent traveling around the world on the HMS Beagle, a voyage that led him to develop his theory of the evolution of the species.

Looks at the life of John Muir, an outdoorsman and conservationist raised on a Wisconsin farm who was influential in the development of the U.S. national park system.

Examines the life and work of the renowned biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural evolution.

Recounts the experiences Charles Darwin had on his explorations of the Galapagos Islands, where he developed many of his controversial theories on evolution.

Chronicles mankind's efforts to explore the origins of species and the Earth's history over the last 150 years and highlights the major contributions put forth by such researchers as Darwin, Wallace, and Bates. Features black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout.

Combines anecdotes with illustrations and photographs to examine Charles Darwin's scientific work, its impact on biological science today, and the influence his evolutionary theory had on thoughts in the West.

In the nineteenth-century midwest, a young boy adopts a wolf welp and gains the attention and friendship of the Swedish-American naturalist Thure Kumlien.

Describes the childhoods, careers, and lasting contributions of environmentalists from around the world who have dedicated their lives to protecting the Earth's wildlife, including William Hornaday, Jane Goodall, Ian and Saba Douglas-Hamilton, and others.