Marybeth Lorbiecki

Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire (OUP; 1999) remains the only biography for the general public on Leopold. It was praised for being concise and readable, and written in the context of the history of American conservation. In a second edition, Marybeth Lorbiecki has added new chapters on Leopold's legacy--the ripple effects of the ecological knowledge, ethics, and leadership he instilled in his wife's family in the Southwest, his children, graduate students, organizations--and on his relevance today. In a new introduction, Lorbiecki explains why Leopold is still so relevant, focusing on the new ecological challenges we face and the myriad of ways his work influences us today, including phenological studies he started at the Shack and their role in proving climate change, and responses to these challenges based on a land ethic. New chapters focus on the Leopold children and their contributions to the land ethic and ecology in their different scientific fields, Leopold's key graduate students and their contributions to various fields, and the recent activities of various organizations that Leopold helped launch.

A wild prairie is a lively place in this rhythmic romp with munchers and crunchers above and below the grasses so thick and fires that flare and rains that quench - and always the prairie grows green. The book, also, includes information and activities for a fuller appreciation of this marvellous, disappearing habitat. Ages 4 to 10

Muir is best known for his work to establish and conserve America's national parks, but he was also a farmer, inventor, explorer and writer. Muir loved all things wild, and felt that tame animals and livestock had lost their wildness, and therefore much of their intelligence and spirit. On an expedition to Alaska, a friend's dog changed Muir's mind. John Muir and Stickeen tells the thrilling adventure of how Muir set off to explore a glacier one day, with the unwelcome accompaniment of Stickeen, and ran into a storm. What happened on that terrifying day made Muir see domestic animals in a new light.

Three new titles in the highly-regarded "Our Wild World series explore the fascinating animals of the American prairies. Each title is packed with information on the animal, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. "Our Wild World titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. These books capture the essence of the featured animal and instill in readers an understanding of the animal's true nature. "Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. "Prairie Dogs will captivate readers by highlighting the animals' incredible ability to communicate--they even describe things to each other! "Wild Horses delves into the history of wild horses and details the extraordinary journey the species has made to reach the wild prairies of the United States. Each title includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many Fun Facts throughout. "Hawks, Prairie Dogs, and "Wild Horses are detailed and entertaining reads, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the "Our Wild World series perfect for school reports or just for fun.