Rachel Carson: Friend of the Earth

by Francis Sabin

Describes the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides

Genres: Biography

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Syd Quillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Rachel Carson, how lovely it was to learn more about my absolute favorite environmentalist while enjoying such sweet illustrations 💕

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very concise, well-written story for older children and young women about a woman who exceeded a great deal for the world but who, unfortunately, even with the several books out there about her still is not all that well known. One of the things she discovered was the harm that pesticides do to animals, fish, birds and humans. She also wrote and did many discoveries in the seas and was well ahead of her time for women and success in the world. It is hard to believe that this was only in the 1960's.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This type of book should be read to every first grader. I appreciate those who went before, working to preserve wildlife and human life.