"This accessible account folds a commendable amount of significant information into picture book format.
"Though Carson never got to see the changes brought on by her work, readers can use this fine book, as well as the informative back matter, to learn all that happened next." - Booklist (Grades 2-4) this book is a worthy introduction to a woman whose work still influences environmental decisions today." School Library Journal (Grades 2-4) "For a slightly younger audience than Joseph Bruchac's Rachel Carson: Preserving a Sense of Wonder. Detailed source notes and a list of recommended reading are included. Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World offers a glimpse at the early life that shaped her interest in nature, and the way one person’s determination can inspire others to fight for real change.Īn author’s note delves into how Silent Spring helped shape the modern environmental movement and inspired a generation of readers to get involved in conservation. This lyrical, illustrated biography follows Carson’s journey- from a girl exploring the woods, to a woman working to help support her family during the Great Depression, to a journalist and pioneering researcher, investigating and exposing the harmful effects of pesticide overuse.īest known for writing Silent Spring, Carson was a major figure in the early environmental movement, and her work brought a greater understanding of the impact humans have on our planet. “Once you are aware of the wonder and beauty of earth, you will want to learn about it,” wrote Rachel Carson.ĭetermined and curious even as a child, Rachel Carson’s fascination with the natural world led her to study biology, and pursue a career in science at a time when very few women worked in the field. Written by Laurie Lawlor & illustrated by Laura Beingessner
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