Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

This is a wonderful book as an introduction to children of all ages about the pollution and the environment. It tells the story of Rachel Carson, author of "Silent Spring." This book explains how hard she worked as a single, educated woman to apply her science knowledge to what she saw going on the world. The illustrations in the book are as a lovely as the writing. And, I especially liked the epilogue at the end of the book, telling what happened after her book, "Silent Spring," was published as well as the sources notes. I have purchased five copies of this already for grandchildren and will probably order more for teachers' gifts.

My daughter is 3 and loves this book. Rachel Carson is a household hero. We love nature and adore the impact she had as one of the first female marine biologists

Children urgently need such books that tell them more about the nature and web of life, in order to fill and amend the gaps of modern industrial education.

Fantastic book and such a great story to read and teach children about being more aware and conscious of nature. It can be very inspirational for adults and children at this time when we need to do more about our beautiful planet!

Fabulous book for me to read to my three granddaughters. Well written and very important topic

Got this for my youngest daughter. Girls need real life hero's to inspire them and not have limitations on themselves. I am always looking for books like this and there are so many when you look. Positive images of women doing great things in the world

Rachel Carson was an inspiration. This book is empowering and sends a lovely message for protecting our planet.

Well written for 2nd grade students. Some words more difficult than others but good read with parents involved.

You surely know who Rachel Carson is if you're buying this book. It tells the story of her life from childhood until her death, highlighting so many of her accomplishments and challenges. I gave this to my niece for her first day of junior kindergarten. It's too advanced for her now but I hope that her mother will read it to her periodically over the years as a way to demonstrate that doing what you love and working hard for it will pay off.

My 2.5 year old is completely fascinated with this book ever since we've bought it! Rachel Carson's life story is truly vididly depicted such that small kids can understand it as well as stay engaged for the entire duration of the book which is commendable on the part of the writer as well as Illustrator!!Plus it sensitizes the kiddos towards environmental issues as well as nature!