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.
Explores the friendship between naturalist John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt and how it brought about government protection of America's wilderness.
Tells the true story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land.