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Charles Darwin's around-the-world adventure

2016
"This gorgeous picture book biography follows Charles Darwin's adventures in South America"--.

John Muir

at home in the wild
1993
A biography of the naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national park system.

Finding wonders

a verse history of girls and science
"A biographical novel in verse of three different girls in three different time periods who grew up to become groundbreaking scientists"--.

John Muir

Biography that explores the life of conservationist John Muir, who became known as the father of the U.S. national park system.

Charles Darwin

groundbreaking naturalist and evolutionary theorist
Learn about Darwin's early life, personal life, and all about his contributions to science, natural selection, evolution, and common descent.

Counting sheep

In rural Texas in 1901, thirteen-year-old Callie nurses a butterfly with a broken wing and delivers a baby lamb, despite her mother's disapproval of Callie's "unladylike behavior.".

John Muir wrestles a waterfall

This picture book recounts an actual event in the life of naturalist John Muir, in which he narrowly escapes drowning while exploring a waterfall at Yosemite Falls in 1871. Includes additional information about Muir's life in the back matter and a list of further resources.

Who was Steve Irwin?

2015
Describes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.

John Muir

apostle of nature
1995
Biography of naturalist John Muir, revealing why he remains a major figure in American environmental history nearly a century after his death, and recognizing his efforts on behalf of conservation and preservation.

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