Laurie Lawlor , Laura Beingessner (Illustrator)

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

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ISBN 13:
9780823431939
author:
Laurie Lawlor , Laura Beingessner (Illustrator)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Holiday House
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
23.1 x 24.6 x 0.3 cm
Genre:
Children's Books, Hobbies & Interests, General Knowledge & Trivia
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£8.34

Description

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World tells the story of a pioneering scientist and environmentalist who made a lasting impact on our understanding of the natural world. From her childhood explorations to her groundbreaking research, Carson's determination and curiosity led her to write Silent Spring, a book that helped shape the modern environmental movement.

This illustrated biography follows Carson's journey from a girl exploring the woods to a woman working to support her family during the Great Depression, and eventually becoming a journalist and pioneering researcher. With detailed source notes and recommended reading, this book offers a glimpse into the early life that shaped Carson's interest in nature and the power of one person's determination to inspire change.

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