"The Florida Everglades are made up of nine different ecosystems supporting an astonishing variety of wildlife-panthers, manatees, snails, frogs, and a rainbow of bird species. But for years, the Everglades were threatened. They needed a voice to speak up for them. Marjory Stoneman Douglas became that voice. Her book "A River of Grass" helped the world see the irreplaceable beauty and value of the Everglades. Marjory's activism led to the creation...

*Explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.

"As a Kenyan scientist and feminist, Wangari raised money to pay poor women to plant and care for new trees in the parts of her country where the forests had been cut down, earning her the Nobel Peace Price"--OCLC.

This is the story of John Muir's adventurous lie, from his wild and playful boyhood in Scotland to his legendary exploits in America, where he became an inventor, a global explorer, and the first modern environmentalist--and even made friends with a president! His heart was always in the outdoors and he aimed to experience all he could. He swung through a windstorm at the top of a tall tree, clilmbed too many mountains to count, and rode an avalanche...

A biography of the marine biologist and author whose writings stressed the interrelation of all living things and the dependence of human welfare on natural processes.

Profiles men and women who have been prominent in the field of natural history. Includes a list of organizations promoting conservation and nature study.

Describes the life of the naturalist who became a founder of the Sierra Club and a proponent of the establishment of national parks in America.

A biography of the naturalist who, among other activities, founded the Sierra Club and, as an early proponent of wilderness preservation, was influential in establishing the national park service.

Describes how Julia Butterfly Hill lived for two years in a California redwood tree in an attempt to save the forest from loggers.

"Inspire young activists with stories about 50 inspiring and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet. Kids across the globe will be moved by the passion of these amazing eco-warriors who have dedicated their lives to making our world a better place. Alongside dynamic illustrations and entertaining biographical information, you'll find practical tips that anyone can do to help save the earth. Every one of us can make a difference,...