Presents the life and accomplishments of the American biologist, whose influential work, "The Silent Spring," inspired worldwide conservation movements.

Traces the life and achievements of the biologist who wrote about the sea and the dangers of pesticides.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the American biologist, whose influential work, "The Silent Spring," about the danger of pesticides had a significant impact on the environmental movement of the 1960s.

Publisher Annotation: As a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living things are connected. And as an adult, Rachel watched and listened as the natural world she loved so much began to fall silent. Spring After Spring traces Rachel?s journey as scientist and writer, courageously speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the...

"Details the life of Rachel Carson, with chapters devoted to her early years, life, work, ecological writings, and legacy, as well as how children can follow in her footsteps"--Provided by publisher.