Great Adventures in the World of Nature

They have climbed the peaks of long-dormant volcanoes, discovered the remains of extinct species, and traversed an enigmatic jungle in the past. Today, they are documenting virgin nature and fighting to protect it. Meet the adventurers who have made exploring untamed nature their life’s work! Can you make it yours as well? The extraordinary individuals you will learn about in this book came from many historical periods and geographical locations. Their affinity for nature unites them despite their vast differences. Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis preached to birds and made friends with animals. While climbing the wild mountains, Alexander von Humboldt discovered, that in the world of nature, everything is interconnected, and the violation of this balance leads to a catastrophe that the teenage Greta Thunberg warns of, speaking to politicians in the fight for the certainty of our planet. Throughout the pages of this wonderfully illustrated book, you will find many fascinating figures who have tied their lives to nature.These include the chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall, the poet and biologist Urszula Zajczkowska, the naturalist Charles Darwin, the painter Henri Rousseau, the wildlife photographer Iwa Momatiuk, and the philosopher Henry David Thoreau who lived in the forest. These twenty stories feature individuals with a variety of occupations and skills, living in various locations and at various points in time. This is a great place for young readers to get ideas for their trips using a backpack, camera, brush, microscope, and notepad.