naturalists

A biographical novel in verse of three different girls in three different time periods who grew up to become groundbreaking scientists.

The American naturalist relates incidents from his boyhood in Scotland and the central Wisconsin wilderness.

A biography of the man who devoted his life to studying and drawing American wildlife.

A collection of twenty letters written by Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist Edward O. Wilson that discuss his life and career.

"A combination of Henry David Thoreau and Jane Goodall, Carol [Ruckdeschel] is a self-taught scientist who has become a tireless defender of sea turtles on Cumberland Island, a national park off the coast of Georgia ... In recent years, Carnegie heirs and the National Park Service have clashed with Carol over the island's future. What happens when a dirt-poor naturalist with only a high-school diploma tries to stop one of the wealthiest families in America?"--Dust jacket flap.

This fictionalized interview, based on his own writings and historical facts, gives us a glimpse of how Darwin would have answered the questions we have for him today. Learn how Darwin's life shaped his work and find out Darwin's views on education, science, religion, and more.

Examines the life and work of Henry David Thoreau, contending that he was not, as many people think, a loner, and discussing his work ethic, business sense, relationships, hobbies, and more.

Chronicles the experiences John Muir had in 1867 when he walked from Indiana, across the southeastern United States to the Gulf coast.

"Profiles conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides; covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement"--Provided by publisher.