Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

<b>A biography of the pioneering scientist and environmentalist Rachel Carson author of <i>Silent Spring.</i></b> <p/> Once you are aware of the wonder and beauty of earth you will want to learn about it wrote Rachel Carson. <p/> Determined and curious even as a child Rachel Carson's fascination with the natural world led her to study biology and pursue a career in science at a time when very few women worked in the field. <p/> This lyrical illustrated biography follows Carson's journey--from a girl exploring the woods to a woman working to help support her family during the Great Depression to a journalist and pioneering researcher investigating and exposing the harmful effects of pesticide overuse. <p/> Best known for writing <i>Silent Spring </i> Rachel Carson was a major figure in the early environmental movement and her work brought a greater understanding of the impact humans have on our planet. <i>Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World</i> offers a glimpse at the early life that shaped her interest in nature and the way one person's determination can inspire others to fight for real change. <p/> An author's note delves into how <i>Silent Spring</i> helped shape the modern environmental movement and inspired a generation of readers to get involved in conservation. <p/> Detailed source notes and a list of recommended reading are included. <p/> <b>A National Sciencce Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book</b><br> <b>A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year<br><b>John Burroughs Riverby Award</b><br><b>Green Earth Book Award Honor Book</b></b>