pesticides

Traces the life and work of environmentalist and ecologist Rachel Carson. Discusses her childhood, early interest in wildlife and the environment, education and research, writing of her well-known book "Silent Spring," and her lasting legacy. Includes a timeline and glossary.

Examines the use of pesticides, how they became so popular, the health problems they can cause, and how you can protect yourself against them.

Describes the daily working conditions of an exterminator, their special skills, and the tools they use to eliminate harmful pests from homes and workplaces. Includes information on becoming an exterminator.

Presents Rachel Carson's 1962 environmental classic "Silent Spring, " which identified the dangers of indiscriminate pesticide use; and includes an introduction by biographer Linda Lear and an afterword by scientist Edward O. Wilson.

Carson's biography of civic courage will inspire and motivate socially conscious readers.

"From fears of causing cancer to the future of small and family farmers, there are enough questions about pesticides and GMOs to fuel their critics. Yet the list of benefits is hard to ignore. The diverse viewpoints from authoritative voices in the field will provide readers with a . . . picture of this complex topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones play a big role in modern agriculture. They help prevent disease and death and promote growth in animals and plants. Still, their use is controversial since they can also have negative consequences for our health and a negative impact on our environment. Readers find out how these three substances act both in agriculture and the environment, where to find them, how they affect health, and what to do to be as healthy as possible"--OCLC.

Rachel Carson's convictions and her foresight regarding the risks posed by chemical pesticides leads her to become America's most successful advocate for the natural world.

Presents an account of the efforts of twentieth-century American biologist and environmentalist Rachel Carson to expose the dangers of DDT and other pesticides in her controversial book "Silent Spring," and looks at the influence of her work on the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the banning several chemical agents.

When Anna learns that bees are in danger because of pesticide use, she tries to alert her neighbors and friends to the problem.