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Rachel Carson

2021
In graphic novel format looks at the life of American biologist, Rachel Carson.

A solitude of wolverines

a novel of suspense
Biologist Alex Carter is studying endangered wolverines in Montana when someone tries to run her off the road. Later, Alex reviews photographs her wildlife cameras captured of an injured man lost and wandering the wilderness. It seems she has captured evidence of some illegal operation, and now a human predator is on her trail.

Rachel Carson

Describes Rachel Carson, a 20th century marine biologist and science writer, whose work on the harmful effects of the insecticide DDT helped to raise awareness about humanity's impact on the natural world and the often-unintended consequences of scientific progress.

Nature's machines

the story of biomechanist Mimi Koehl
Presents a look at the life and career of biomechanist Mimi Koehl, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work using engineering and physics to study the designs of living things.
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Rachel Carson

marine biologist and winner of the National Book Award
2017
A biography of marine biologist and environmentalist Rachel Carson.

Headstrong

52 women who changed science-- and the world

Headstrong

52 women who changed science-- and the world
2015

Flight behavior

a novel
2013
Tired of living on a failing farm and suffering oppressive poverty, bored housewife Dellarobia Turnbow, on the way to meet a potential lover, is detoured by a miraculous event on the Appalachian mountainside that ignites a media and religious firestorm that changes her life forever.

Nature's machines

the story of biomechanist Mimi Koehl
2005
Presents a look at the life and career of biomechanist Mimi Koehl, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work using engineering and physics to study the designs of living things.

Rachel Carson, who loved the sea

1991
A biography of the marine biologist and nature writer well-known for her campaign against the careless use of chemicals.

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