Description
Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl she loved being outside, always exploring and wanting to know more about the universe. As an adult Rachel wrote books about what she loved–including Silent Spring, a book that changed the world.
Amy Ehrlich’s lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor’s luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and–most of all–the importance of following your heart.
An epilogue sheds light on Rachel Carson’s work and life.
With lucid and loving prose complemented by luminous paintings, this picture book biography tells the memorable story of the childhood of Rachel Carson, a curious girl who grows up to become an environmental pioneer. Full color.
Houghton Mifflin
Juvenile Nonfiction
Science & Nature
Edition: Environmental Conservation & Protection, Juvenile Nonfiction
Keywords: Science & Nature
