Rachel Carson : : Environmental Pioneer
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Who was Rachel Carson? -- How did Carson spend her childhood? -- How did college inspire Carson? -- How did Carson's writing help her work in science? -- How did Carson become famous? -- How did Carson warn the public about pesticides? -- What was the reaction to Silent spring? -- What is Carson's legacy?
"This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides. It covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement."-- Provided by publisher.
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COMMUNITY REVIEWS
More than a writer
submitted by tbbrown76 on July 4, 2018, 10:31pm
She started us caring about our future. Responsible for bringing eagles back from near extinction.
Tom
SERIES
Women in conservation.
Heinemann Infosearch.
PUBLISHED
Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Library, [2015]
Year Published: 2015
Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781484604717
9781484604762
SUBJECTS
Carson, Rachel, -- 1907-1964.
Naturalists -- Biography.
Environmentalists -- Biography.
Science writers -- Biography.
Pesticides -- Environmental aspects.