carson, rachel

Examines the life and career of marine biologist and environmentalist Rachel Carson.

Provides a brief introduction to author and environmentalist Rachel Carson, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Offers details about the life of marine biologist, environmentalist, and author Rachel Carson and discusses the influence of her book "Silent Spring.".

"Background on Rachel Carson; The environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary perspectives in the environment"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and work of the biologist and conservationist, examining the role of her writing in initiating the environmental movement.

Presents a biography of Rachel Carson, the founder of the environmental movement, and describes her efforts to stop the use of DDT and other harmful pesticides by the federal government.

Illustrations and simple text chronicle Rachel Carson's efforts to increase global awareness about the dangers of pesticides.

Tells the life story of Rachel Carson, a biologist and environmentalist, covering her childhood, her years in college where she changed her career focus, and her most well-known works up until her death.

An illustrated biography of biologist Rachel Carson, focusing on her role in alerting the public to the dangers of pollution.