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.
"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.
