Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed The World by Laurie Lawlor
A biography of environmentalist Rachel Carson, whose book, Silent Spring, alerted people to the harmful impact humans were having on our planet. The book covers Carson’s early years, including her love of nature and her desire to become a writer.
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