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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 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.
Kindle Book
- Release date: May 1, 1989
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781101174272
- Release date: May 1, 1989
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781101174272
- File size: 2601 KB
- Release date: May 1, 1989
Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
Languages
English
Levels
ATOS Level:5.5
Lexile® Measure:830
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5