Who Was Rachel Carson? - (Who Was?) by Sarah Fabiny & Who Hq (Paperback)

Name: Who Was Rachel Carson? - (Who Was?) by Sarah Fabiny & Who Hq (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Workshop
SKU: 88898600
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Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea.
8-11 Years
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

Suggested Age: 8-11 Years

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Series Title: Who Was?

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

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 dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds

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