Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

By Laurie Lawlor, Laura Beingessner (Illustrator)

Discover how one woman's passion for nature sparked a global environmental movement.

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32 pages· 2,128 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Rachel Carson, a trailblazing scientist, defied societal norms to explore the wonders of nature. Her groundbreaking work, 'Silent Spring,' exposed the dangers of pesticides, igniting a worldwide environmental movement. From her childhood curiosity to her pivotal role in conservation, Carson's journey reveals the power of determination and the impact one person can have on the world. How did her early experiences shape her revolutionary ideas, and what challenges did she overcome to inspire change? Dive into the life of a woman whose legacy continues to influence environmental activism today.

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Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist who wrote and published “Silent Spring,” the revolutionary book pointing out the dangerous effects of chemicals on the living world.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,128
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
Books about female scientistsBooks about scientistsBooks about female role modelsBooks about AmericaBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~U
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
149296
Publication
Published
July 1, 2014
First published
February 1, 2012
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823431939

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