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48 pages
illustrations (some colour).
Heinemann Infosearch Contents: Who was Rachel Carson? -- How did Carson spend her childhood? -- How did college inspire Carson? -- How did Carson's writing help her work in science? -- How did Carson become famous? -- How did Carson warn the public about pesticides? -- What was the reaction to Silent spring? -- What is Carson's legacy?
Summary: This book looks at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides. It covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environmental movement. (From publisher)
Women in conservation.