Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World
By (Author) Laurie Lawlor
Illustrated by Laura Beingessner
Holiday House Inc
Holiday House Inc
1st February 2012
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
B
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 257mm, Height 231mm, Spine 13mm
386g
Description
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring, here is a biography of the pioneering environmentalist. "Once you are aware of the wonder and beauty of earth, you will want to learn about it," wrote Rachel Carson, the pioneering environmentalist. She wrote Silent Spring, the book that woke people up to the harmful impact humans were having on our planet.
Author Bio
Laurie Lawlor's books have appeared on many notable lists, including the ALA Notable Children's Books, the ALA Best Books for Young Adults, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. She lives in Illinois. Laura Beingessner has illustrated five books for children. School Library Journal has called her artwork "luminous" while Kirkus Reviews has praised it as "enticing." She lives in Toronto, Canada.
