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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Rachel Carson?
By Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A visionary warns of environmental dangers, sparking a global awakening.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
112 pages· 7,529 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Rachel Carson, a passionate marine biologist from rural Pennsylvania, challenges the world with her groundbreaking book, Silent Spring. As she exposes the perilous effects of pesticides like DDT, Carson ignites a movement that forever changes the way we view our planet. Will her warnings be heeded, or will the environment suffer irreversible damage? Dive into the story of a woman whose voice became a catalyst for change, inspiring generations to fight for the Earth's preservation.
From the publisher
Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her 1962 bestseller, Silent Spring, sent shockwaves through the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. A pioneering environmentalist, Rachel Carson helped awaken the global consciousness for conservation and preservation.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,529
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 930L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 171133
Publication
- Published
- October 30, 2014
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448479590
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