Champions of the Wilderness: Perfection Learning Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781584691167)

An interesting and meticulously researched book for upper elementary and middle school children to learn about the life and lasting contribution of some of the world's greatest naturalists and environmentalists involved in the preservation of wild places. This book will positively influence the next generation to love our planet and work to protect it.

This book in the Earth Heroes series introduces eight historic and contemporary greats: Henry David Thoreau, whose writings formed the basis for the environmental movement; John Muir, the extraordinary naturalist; Theodore Roosevelt, who engaged the government in conservation; Aldo Leopold, instrumental in creating the world's first wilderness preserve; Richard St. Barbe Baker, who spearheaded the first major international reforestation campaign; Mardy Murie who worked to preserving huge wilderness tracts in Alaska; David Suzuki, eminent Canadian scientist and broadcaster; and Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who focused on the social impact of the environment.

Author: Bruce Malnor, Carol Malnor
ISBN-10: 1584691166
ISBN-13: 9781584691167
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Language: English
Published: 09/13/2019
Pages: 143
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.42h x 5.52w x 0.43d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 143517 / Earth Heroes: Champions of the Wilderness

Award: Nautilus Award - Winner
Award: Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner