Rachel Carson by Kathleen V Kudlinsky
Rachel Carson scientist, author, and environmentalistRachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet.
Contains black-and-white illustrations.
Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach.
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About theWomen of Our Timeseries:
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780670814886 |
| ISBN 10 | 0670814881 |
| Title | Rachel Carson |
| Author | Kathleen V Kudlinsky |
| Series | Women Of Our Time |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Year published | 1988-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 55 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |