Publisher | Penguin Workshop |
ISBN 13 | 9780448479590 |
ISBN 10 | 448479591 |
Book Description | 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 publishedUnder 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. |
About the Author | Sarah Fabiny is the Editor-in-Chief of series and licensed books at Grosset & Dunlap and the author ofWho Was Frida Kahlo? Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
Author | Sarah Fabiny |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 41942 |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Who Was Rachel Carson? Paperback English by Sarah Fabiny - 41942