Rachel Carson (Women in Science)

By Anne Rooney

Book Overview

Rachel Carson's published books boosted the environmental movement in politics.

Women in Science series takes a highly visual approach to telling the stories of important women scientists. Features include bite-sized text telling the story of a scientist's life, groundbreaking works, and legacy for young readers (Ages 7-8).Rachel Carson was 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531239543
• ISBN13: 9780531239544
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 3