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Who Was Rachel Carson? - (Who Was?) by Sarah Fabiny & Who Hq (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea.
- 7.5" x 5.2" Paperback
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Who Was?
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About the Book
In 1936, pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson began work with the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and soon afterward published her first book, "Under the Sea Wind." Her 1962 bestseller, "Silent Spring, " sent shock waves throughout the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her 1962 bestseller, Silent Spring, sent shockwaves through the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. A pioneering environmentalist, Rachel Carson helped awaken the global consciousness for conservation and preservation.About the Author
Sarah Fabiny is the Editor-in-Chief of series and licensed books at Grosset & Dunlap and the author of Who Was Frida Kahlo?Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Series Title: Who Was?
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 112
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Fabiny & Who Hq
Language: English
Street Date: October 30, 2014
TCIN: 88898600
UPC: 9780448479590
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-3342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds
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