Rachel Carson: a Voice for the Natural World |
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| Author:
| Piddock, Charles |
| Series title: | Life Portraits Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4339-0058-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $38.67 |
Book Description:
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Rachel Carson had to deal with many obstacles in her life--including the belief that women shouldn't be scientists. Still, the quiet and shy Carson never gave up on her love of writing, her passion to uncover the truth, and her unwavering commitment to protect the natural world. Rarely does a single person change the course of history. But with her book Silent Spring about the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment, Carson did exactly that--and laid the groundwork for the...
More DescriptionRachel Carson had to deal with many obstacles in her life--including the belief that women shouldn't be scientists. Still, the quiet and shy Carson never gave up on her love of writing, her passion to uncover the truth, and her unwavering commitment to protect the natural world. Rarely does a single person change the course of history. But with her book Silent Spring about the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment, Carson did exactly that--and laid the groundwork for the modern environmental movement.