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Up Close: Rachel Carson (Up Close)

by Ellen Levine

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ISBN13: 9780670062201
ISBN10: 0670062200
Condition: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

Rachel Carson combined her love of science and writing in her awardwinning and controversial book, "Silent Spring." Revealing the dangers of pesticide use, it brought readers a new awareness of mans contamination of the environment and ultimately led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Review:

"This is an excellent choice for those who want to learn more about the woman behind the legend." -School Library Journal, starred review
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ISBN:
9780670062201
Subtitle:
Rachel Carson
Author:
Levine, Ellen
Publisher:
Viking Children's Books
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - General
Subject:
Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Subject:
Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Eco Logy
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Scientists
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Environmentalists
Subject:
General
Edition Description:
Viking
Series:
Up Close
Publication Date:
April 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
7.39x5.29x.89 in. .65 lbs.
Age Level:
11-17
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