Al Gore Steve and Bindi Irwin Theodore Roosevelt John Muir Jacques Cousteau Rachel Carson Chico Mendes John James Audubon Jane Goodall Ansel Adams

Gr 5—8—Captivating, richly informative biographies about individuals whose efforts have improved the environment. The scope of these books is comprehensive. They are not light reading, but are as engaging as they are educational and will be ideal for research and reports. All of the books offer a profile of the subjects that spans their lifetimes, covering childhood, education, personal life, and conservation achievements. The impressive texts are supplemented by captioned photographs and detailed sidebars. Extensive back matter includes lists of resources for those who wish to become involved in conservationism. Readers will finish this series not only having learned about the "heroes" themselves, but also with a feeling of inspiration about environmentalism and an awareness of the world around them.