A biography of Bindi Irwin, an Australian conservationist, actress, television presenter and the daughter of Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter," that discusses her family and their work at the Australia Zoo.
Presents a brief history of the environmental movement and accounts of the work of four environmental activists: John Muir, Rachel Carson, David McTaggart, and Dave Foreman.
Learn about the great scientist Rachel Carson as she sparked the environmental movement. You'll read about her life, the science behind her studies, and the impact of her work on the world today.
When Milly Zantow learned that her town's landfill was nearly full, she went out to the dump and watched the garbage trucks emptying their loads. There was a lot of plastic, and Milly knew that was a problem - plastic would stay there for a very long time. Milly ha a brilliant idea: recycle it!.
Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.
A burnt-out veteran, a mad doctor, a sexy revolutionary, and a polygamist outdoorsman team up in a concerted effort to halt what they see as a big government/big business conspiracy to destroy the environment of the American West.
Examines the life of twentieth-century environmentalist Rachel Carson and how her book, "Silent Spring," helped spur on greater environmental awareness.
"In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural worl around her with wonder, she dreams of 'a life living with and helping all animals' until one day she finds that her dream has come true."--Container.
