Rachel Carson

By: Kathleen V. Kudlinski

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Synopsis: Rachel Carson--scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet. "Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach."--Booklist About the Women of Our Time series: International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781101174272
Related ISBNs:: 9780140322422
Publisher:: Penguin Group US
Date of Addition:: 04/24/14
Copyrighted By:: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Grade Levels:: Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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