Bibliograph

Type

Label

Rachel Carson, environmental pioneer, Lori Hile

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rachel Carson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861274138

Responsibility statement

Lori Hile

Series statement

Women in conservationHeinemann Infosearch

Sub title

environmental pioneer

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

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?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification