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Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl she loved being outside, always exploring and wanting to know more about the universe. As an adult Rachel wrote books about what she loved--including
Silent Spring, a book that changed the world.
Amy Ehrlich's lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor's luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and--most of all--the importance of following your heart.
An epilogue sheds light on Rachel Carson's work and life.
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"Will inspire future environmentalists."--Kirkus Reviews
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An inspiring story of a woman who dared to follow her dream.
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A powerful portrait of an environmental pioneer
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Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl, she loved being outside, exploring and learning more about the universe. As an adult, Rachel wrote books, including
Silent Spring, considered to be the start of today's environmental movement.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;
An epilogueand#160;highlights on Rachel Carson's work and life.About the Author
AMY EHRLICH has written and edited many books for children, including
Joyride, an ALA Best Book of the Decade.
Rachel: The Story of Rachel Carson is her first book for Harcourt. She lives in Vermont.
WENDELL MINOR is the renowned illustrator of more than twenty picture books. His A Lucky Thing, written by Alice Schertle, was an ABA's Pick of the Lists and a Child Magazine Best Book of the Year. He lives in Connecticut.