Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World, (Paperback)

from vroussel

I absolutely loved this book! As a big fan of Rachel Carson and her work, I was a little skeptical about how this children's informational book would handle her life story, but Lawlor does a fantastic job depicting not only her life but her passions as well. If I had my students read any of her w...

from MeganSchneider

Rachel Carson proves that with perseverance and passion, you can do anything. I think this book is an amazing message in many ways. One it shows that women can just anything men can do, go feminism. Something young women, especially in the south, need to hear. It also shows that we need take our ...

from ashoemak

Wonderful pictures that beautifully tell the story of Rachel Carson's life. There are also many details of Ms. Carson's life included in this story. I believe this book is better suited for 3rd graders.

from DayehSensei

This is one of the best books written about Rachel Carson for an elementary audience. Lawlor manages to convey the major events of Rachel's life without confusing or overwhelming readers; her poetic prose is a delight to read. Beingessner's illustrations are also a true asset; they truly communic...

from Sandra_Loya

This book is about the life of Rachel Carson and the path that led her to write the book "Silent Spring". It focuses on her life from her childhood spend in the outdoors enjoying nature through her writing this book and her death. It touches on her college years and her achieving a master's degre...