A vibrant graphic adaptation of the classic science memoir Regarded as one of the world&;s preeminent biologists, Edward O. Wilson spent his boyhood exploring the forests and swamps of south Alabama and the Florida panhandle, collecting snakes, butterflies, and ants&;the latter to become his lifelong specialty. His memoir Naturalist, called &;one of the finest scientific memoirs ever written&; by the Los Angeles Times, is an inspiring account of Wilson&;s growth as a scientist and the evolution of the fields he helped define. This graphic edition, adapted by New York Times bestselling comics writer Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by C.M.Butzer, brings Wilson&;s childhood and celebrated career to life through dynamic full-color illustrations and Wilson&;s own lyric writing. In this adaptation of Naturalist, vivid illustrations draw readers in to Wilson&;s lifelong quest to explore and protect the natural world. His success began not with an elite education but an insatiable curiosity about Earth&;s wild creatures, and this new edition of Naturalist makes Wilson&;s work accessible for anyone who shares his passion. On every page, striking art adds immediacy and highlights the warmth and sense of humor that sets Wilson&;s writing apart.  Naturalist was written as an invitation&;a reminder that curiosity is vital and scientific exploration is open to all of us. Each dynamic frame of this graphic adaptation deepens Wilson&;s message, renewing his call to discover and celebrate the little things of the world.