Scientists Who Changed the World #: Rachel Carson

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Raised in ruralPennsylvania, Rachel Carson was a pioneer in combining the disciplines of thearts and science, specifically writing and biology. She is famous for alertingthe world to the danger of pesticides and other manmade farming chemicalsthrough her writings, including her bestselling book, Silent Spring. Find out about how Carsonsaved the world from an environmental disaster in this informative, fun-filledbiography for younger readers. She loved the natural world and thought it couldgive us a wealth of knowledge. With colourful illustrations, varied pagelayouts and quirky design, this book will captivate and enthral any child withan interest in the environment, and may even inspire this interest in those whohaven' t yet appreciated nature' s wonders. Learn what the work ofbrilliant scientist Rachel Carson can tell us about life and society. Fromwriting about the ocean like a poet, to exposing the danger of pesticides tothe world, Carson led an extraordinary life. Discover more about the world welive in by reading her fascinating story!