Rachel - The Story of Rachel Carson

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.

About the author

AMY EHRLICH has written and edited many books for children, including Joyride, an ALA Best Book of the Decade. She lives in Vermont. 
Wendell Minor is the celebrated illustrator of more than forty picture books for children. His work reflects his deep interest in American history and American landscape and his desire to bring the natural world to children. He lives with his wife, author Florence Friedmann Minor. Visit him at www.minorart.com.

Summary

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.

Additional text

"Will inspire future environmentalists."--Kirkus Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Amy Ehrlich
• Assisted by: Wendell Minor (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2008
• EAN: 9780152063245
• ISBN: 978-0-15-206324-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 279 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 154 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Women, EDUCATION: History, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Animals / Endangered, JUVENILE NONFICTION: School & Education, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / History of Science, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Technology / General