naturalists

Calpurnia and her grandfather rescue a barn owl from the river and, with the help of Dr. Pritzker, dead mice, and some detective work, nurse it back to health.

Simple text and photographs profiles the life and achievements of naturalist Steve Irwin, discussing his childhood, love of nature, interactionwith animals, family, television career, death, and other related topics.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Sigurd Olson, the conservationist who worked to protect land in the Lake Superior region and in the Alaskan wilderness.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the naturalist and author whose work helped inspire the conservation movement in the U.S.

"Known for his invaluable contribution to our understanding of life and evolution, Charles Darwin was a scientist who has become legend. His History Makers biography presents primary sources and historical context on his life and legacy. In this title, chapters scrutinize this man as a teacher, traveler, scientist, husband, and author, revealing the personal evolution of an enduring figure"--Amazon.com.

Presents a biography of conservationist John Muir chronicling his childhood, education, family and famous friends, and legacy. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of further information.

Chronicles the life and career of Charles Darwin, describing his childhood in early-nineteenth-century England, his beginnings in science, his voyage of discovery on the "Beagle, " the publication of "On the Origin of Species, " and his relationships with his wife and children.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century British naturalist Charles Darwin.

"A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents the life story of] Sweden's Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus [who] started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden ... Karl's love of nature led him to take on a seemingly impossible task: to give a scientific name to every living thing on earth. The result was the Linnaean system--the basis for the classification system used by biologists around the world today"--Provided by publisher.