Rachel Carson, Voice for the Earth
When Rachel Carson's fourth book, Silent Spring, was published in 1962, the response was anything but silent.The book aroused public anger over the reckless use of pesticides and heightened worldwide awareness of the need to protect our fragile environment.Not everyone was pleased with the book; chemical manufacturers tried to block its publication and discredit the author's research.The author of this stirring book was a soft-spoken marine biologist.Her earlier books about the sea had inspired public appreciation of ocean life.Clearly basing her writing on scientific research, Rachel Carson used simple yet powerful words to describe the beauty of the natural world.This biography details Rachel Carson's life and love of nature, from her girlhood in rural Pennsylvania to her final battle with cancer.Readers will learn from Carson's own words and accomplishments about the beauty of the earth and the urgent call to protect it.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0822549077
ISBN13:9780822549079
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Lerner Publications
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 8.8"
Age Range:11 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 6 to 12
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Short and sweet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a good book for lower level readers. Also kids who are intimidated by longer books. Also good for higher level readers in earlier grades, 2nd to 3rd, for example. Very accessible telling of Rachel's life, the author blends well the details of her personal life with her professional life, weaves a good story. Quite poetic in parts, disadvantaged, introspective or nature loving kids may find it inspiring. The only gripe I have is that it is a little short on details, but for some kids, less is more.
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