It easy to feel small and powerless in the face of big environmental challenges. But environmentalism greatest change-makers started out living ordinary lives. In Nature Allies, Larry Nielsen presents the inspiring stories of eight conservation pioneers who show that through passion and perseverance we can each make a difference. Nielsen vivid biographies of John Muir, Ding Darling,ldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Chico Mendes,illy Frank Jr., Wangari Maathai, and Gro Harlem Brundtland are meant to rally a new generation of conservationists to follow in their footsteps and inspire students, conservationists, and nature lovers to speak up for nature and prove that individuals can affect positive change in the world.