Rachel Carson and her book that changed the world
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Author
Lawlor, Laurie.
Contributors
Beingessner, Laura, 1965-
Published
New York : Holiday House, [2012].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
On Shelf
Main Library - Children's Picture Books
BIO CARSON, R
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Published
New York : Holiday House, [2012].
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 6.2, 1 Points
Lexile measure
890

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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist who wrote and published "Silent Spring," the revolutionary book pointing out the dangerous effects of chemicals on the living world.
Target Audience
890L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,6.2,0.5,149296.

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LC Subjects
Biographies.
Biologists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Carson, Rachel, -- 1907-1964 -- Juvenile literature.
Carson, Rachel, -- 1907-1964. -- Silent spring.
Environmentalists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women biologists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Biologists.
Carson, Rachel, -- 1907-1964.
Carson, Rachel, -- 1907-1964. -- Silent spring.
Environmentalists.
Women -- Biography.