Eco-Women: Protectors of the Earth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781555912529)

"That the women profiled in this wonderful book had the courage to forge their own dreams for a better world, and continue to fight for them no matter what the obstacles, is testament to the fact that each of us can make a difference."

--from the preface by Patricia A. Forkan

Executive Vice President of The Humane Society of the United States

• Explore how elephants can communicate across long distances through infrasound.
• Discover how Rachel Carson, despite personal tragedy, exposed the dangers of using pesticides.
• Read how one simple invention can ensure clean water for many developing nations.
• These and other stories, plus suggestions for improving our environment, will entertain and inspire readers who also hope to protect our earth.

Eco-Women covered in this book:

• Rachel Carson
• Jane Goodall
• Margaret Murie
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas
• Barbara Kerr
• Gertrude Blom
• Katharine Payne
• Wangari Maathai