Amazing Champion of the Earth Rachel Carson

by Mary Dodson Wade

Overview

Author Mary Dodson Wade explores Rachel Carson's life in this biography for beginning readers. Readers learn how Carson wrote about the environment after her experiences working as a marine biologist. Her books still influence environmentalists today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766059757
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/16/2009
Series:	Amazing Americans Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

Biographies accomplish a dual purpose of creating interest in science and illustrating the various methods used by scientists. The Amazing Americans series offers diverse role models in interesting places to lure reluctant readers. This book follows Rachel Carson, whose research in oceanography and ecology led to a revolution in how we use pesticides.

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