naturalists

Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia, is the country's largest and most biologically diverse island. It's celebrated for its windswept dunes, feral horses, and the sea turtles, who come to the island to lay their eggs. Carol Ruckdeschel is a fierce defender of the island. In recent years, the Carnegie heirs and the National Park Service have clashed with Carol over the island's future.

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 the flawed "The Descent of Man," which was used to support the eugenics movement and Social Darwinism.

"The Adventures of Henry Thoreau-chronicling the ten years in his life beginning with Harvard in 1837 and ending as he walked away from Walden Pond after living in his long dreamed-of cabin for only two years--tells the dramatic (and at times heartbreaking) story of how a troubled young man found a meaningful life in a tempestuous era"--Provided by publisher.

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

A biography of French naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre and his interest in insects.

A biography of ornithologist, naturalist, and painter John James Audubon.

Collects the letters of Charles Darwin, in chronological order, which he sent and received during his trip aboard the "Beagle," chronicling his landing on his first tropical island, observation of an earthquake's destruction, and arrival at the Galapagos Islands, where he collected many specimens which led to the development of his theories.

Examines the life of naturalist Charles Darwin, discussing his development of the theory of evolution and the resulting controversy.

Presents a biography of American naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir, and includes information on his childhood, his early years, his love of nature, and his relentless battle protecting America's natural environment.