| Rachel Carson Contributor(s): Croy, Anita (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778782263 ISBN-13: 9780778782261 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2020017173 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.9" W x 9" (0.40 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "The twentieth century was the only century in history when a single species, humans, had acquired significant power to change the nature of the whole world." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Rachel Carson, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology. Carson's famous book called Silent Spring changed the world's understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment, helping to launch the modern environmental movement. |