John Muir fought for national parks. Rachel Carson called attention to the dangers of pesticides. David McTaggart formed Greenpeace, and Dave Foreman advocated actions to stop corporate polluters. The work of these visionary activists is explored in four informative biographies, accompanied by a history of other efforts to protect our world. Photos. Bibliography. Index.
Your older teen readers will appreciate the 12 selections in this category, a diverse mix of fiction and nonfiction covering complex issues and more mature content, from crushes and body changes to friendships and sibling rivalry.