Who Was Rachel Carson?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Rachel Carson?

Written by Sarah Fabiny and Who HQ · Illustrated by Dede Putra

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A visionary warns of environmental dangers, sparking a global awakening.

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112 pages· 7,529 words· Est. 1 hour read· 930L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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