Rachel Carson--scientist, author, and environmentalist
Rachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she
dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn
between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career.
Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing
and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and
enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed
the way we look at our planet.
Contains black-and-white illustrations.
"Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy
but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach."
--Booklist
About the Women of Our Time series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies
cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a
history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that
will inform, inspire, and engage.