1907-1964

Describes the life and work of the biologist and conservationist, examining the role of her writing in initiating the environmental movement.

Presents a biography of Rachel Carson, the founder of the environmental movement, and describes her efforts to stop the use of DDT and other harmful pesticides by the federal government.

Illustrations and simple text chronicle Rachel Carson's efforts to increase global awareness about the dangers of pesticides.

Tells the life story of Rachel Carson, a biologist and environmentalist, covering her childhood, her years in college where she changed her career focus, and her most well-known works up until her death.

An illustrated biography of biologist Rachel Carson, focusing on her role in alerting the public to the dangers of pollution.

A biography of Rachel Carson interspersed with her own memorable quotes.

A biography of the biologist focusing on her childhood in Pennsylvania, her growing interest as an adult in environmental concerns, and the importance of her book "Silent Spring" in exposing the environmental harm done by pesticides.

Explores Silent Spring's historical context and its influence on and repercussions for the world. Silent Spring not only exposed the dangers of pesticides but became one of the most influential manifestos on environmental issues.

A biography of the biologist focusing on the events that led her to expose pesticide pollution in her book "Silent Spring" and her legacy as a founder of the environmental movement.