Age
8-11
Grade
3-7
Kathleen V Kudlinski, Ted Lewin
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
Library Binding
(Perfection Learning May 1, 1989)
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.
"Contains black-and-white illustrations."
Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach.
Booklist
About theWomen of Our Timeseries:
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."
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.
"Contains black-and-white illustrations."
Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach.
Booklist
About theWomen of Our Timeseries:
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."
- Series
- Women of Our Time
- ISBN
- 0812478290 / 9780812478297
- Weight
- 5.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.1 x 0.5 in.
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