conservationists

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

Examines the life and work of George Washington Carver, a scientist known for developing a wide variety of uses for the peanut, tracing the evolution of Carver's agricultural and environmental thought, his training at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, and his use of scientific agriculture to improve the lot of the poor.

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

Profiles the life and work of conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

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.

Based on John Muir's journals during his visits to Alaska between 1879 and 1899.

An illustrated overview of the work and discoveries of conservationists and environmentalists throughout history, discussing John Muir, James Hansen, Wangara Maathai, and others, and including a time line and other resources.

A biography of the American conservationist, biologist, and author.