conservationists

Biography of naturalist John Muir, revealing why he remains a major figure in American environmental history nearly a century after his death, and recognizing his efforts on behalf of conservation and preservation.

An examination of the lives of Edward Abbey and Wallace Stegner, discussing their works, influence on environmentalism, relationships, and more.

"Jane Goodall spent her childhood drawing animals and dreaming about visiting Africa to observe those animals up close. After a lifetime of pursuing that dream, Goodall has become one of the most renowned authorities on chimpanzee behavior.For nearly six decades, Goodall has observed, documented, and sometimes even lived with chimps. In a time when field research was mostly done by men, Goodall not only proved she was just as capable but also made discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of animal behavior.".

Evaluates Theodore Roosevelt's role in launching modern conservationsim, identifying the contributions of such influences as James Audubon and John Muir while describing how Roosevelt's exposure to natural wonders in his early life shaped his environmental values.

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.