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Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement
A picture book biography of Rachel Carson, the environmentalist who fought to keep the sounds of nature from going silent.
As a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living things are connected. And as an adult, Rachel watched and listened as the natural world she loved so much began to fall silent. Spring After Spring traces Rachel’s journey as scientist and writer, speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the way for the modern environmental movement.
As a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living things are connected. And as an adult, Rachel watched and listened as the natural world she loved so much began to fall silent. Spring After Spring traces Rachel’s journey as scientist and writer, speaking truth to an often hostile world through her book, and ultimately paving the way for the modern environmental movement.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published August 14, 2018
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May 31, 2021
Featured in a grandma reads session.
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement was well-received by my readers group - they are all eager and anxious to clean up the world, and specifically find ways to improve their own community habitats. Rachel Carson was someone they were aware of and were excited to hear more about.
"In Nature, nothing exists alone. . . " Rachel said, and my crew took that to heart. We learned about her book Silent Spring, and the older boys put it on their TBR lists. We read about her testimony before congress, and the outcome her activism had on helping to outlaw some of the harmful pesticides used in the decades before she started voicing her concerns.
One little voice in my group said "She was a quiet hero, wasn't she?" "She was, indeed, my girl." We recommend this book!
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement was well-received by my readers group - they are all eager and anxious to clean up the world, and specifically find ways to improve their own community habitats. Rachel Carson was someone they were aware of and were excited to hear more about.
"In Nature, nothing exists alone. . . " Rachel said, and my crew took that to heart. We learned about her book Silent Spring, and the older boys put it on their TBR lists. We read about her testimony before congress, and the outcome her activism had on helping to outlaw some of the harmful pesticides used in the decades before she started voicing her concerns.
One little voice in my group said "She was a quiet hero, wasn't she?" "She was, indeed, my girl." We recommend this book!
March 12, 2019
My 6 year old normally likes books about megalodons or spiders or Captain Underpants. So, I was surprised that this book has gotten read to him several times at his request. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised because he wants to be famous when he grows up, so he likes hearing about the lives of famous people, but this book has gotten more read requests than even the spider books.
September 22, 2018
It's stunning to consider the impact of one woman who loved the natural world around her so much that she based her career on the environment. Arguably, had she not been so attuned with nature and so concerned about the changes she began to notice as the result of widespread pesticide use, ours would be a grimmer place. This picture book biography describes her formative years as well as her writing and her testimony before Congress, which led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and gave birth to the environmental movement. The well-written text and the carefully created illustrations are a tribute to one woman's determination to bring attention to a problem she identified through observation. As many of the current environmental protections are under attack these days, this is a hopeful reminder that humans and nature can peacefully coexist. As I read this book, I wondered what Rachel Carson might make of what's happening now. Back matter includes a note from the author about Carson's impact as well as notes for each page, a bibliography and source notes. Thanks to this woman's work, our springs are not as silent and lifeless as they might have been otherwise. This title is an excellent one to include in a science classroom library collection, especially since it highlights a groundbreaking woman, the power of writing to change minds, and environmental issues.
August 5, 2019
Lovely tale for youngsters about Rachel Carson's life, featuring gorgeous artwork by the author.
February 23, 2018
More picture book biography perfection from Stephanie Roth Sisson, who beautifully conveys the passion behind and the importance of Rachel Carson's work. SPRING AFTER SPRING is a timely reminder for all readers that we are part of the interconnected web of nature--what affects one thing affects us all.
December 9, 2018
Sisson, S. R. (2018). Spring after spring: How rachel carson inspired the environmental movement (First ed.). New York: Roaring Book Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing.
Recommended grade level: K-3
Format: Biography
Themes: Environment, biography, earth, care
Major Awards: N/A
Summary:
In the book Spring After Spring, the author introduces the main character as a young girl named Rachel Carson who loved the world in which she lived. From spring to spring she observed changes and how the world connected and revolved around nature. When Rachel grew into an adult, she began to see the items in nature that she loved disappear as the earth become polluted. This story talked about Rachel’s journey as a scientist and saw the world changing around her which led for her passion in the environmental movement.
Personal Response:
It was a great experience reading this book because the author really portrayed Rachel Carson’s love for nature and all of the observations that she acquired throughout her life. The author and illustrator work well together because it shows how Carson acquired her future career through how much she appreciated nature. I think this book would be great for my classroom when we talk about the environment and think of the possible solutions that we could do to reduce pollution so we can keep our earth green and plentiful.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in this book are very simple but do an excellent job at connecting and tying along with the text. The illustrations show all of the sounds of nature when Carson was a young child. Then, those same items that Carson enjoyed as a child were shown in the illustrations as disappearing due to all of the harsh chemicals that have been implanted on the earth’s soil. The illustrations were done in what it looks to be water color along with computer design.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections
The overarching message of Spring After Spring is that over time, our earth is deteriorating, so it is our duty to find solutions to keep the nature clean and growing in the right direction.
Art: Students could create their own 3D model of what they think the environment might look like if there was less pollution.
Language Arts: Pick out vocabulary words that the class does not know or understand and go over them. Then the students can try to use those vocabulary words in a sentence.
History: Look at how the earth has changed over the course of time and talk about what is causing these environmental impacts.
Science: The whole book revolves around science, so the teach could take the children on a field trip outside of the classroom to seek the beauty in nature and talk about some of the environmental factors that may be effected or that were already affected.
Mathematics: Do calculations on how many fossil fuels people use and think of possible solutions on how we can reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Recommended grade level: K-3
Format: Biography
Themes: Environment, biography, earth, care
Major Awards: N/A
Summary:
In the book Spring After Spring, the author introduces the main character as a young girl named Rachel Carson who loved the world in which she lived. From spring to spring she observed changes and how the world connected and revolved around nature. When Rachel grew into an adult, she began to see the items in nature that she loved disappear as the earth become polluted. This story talked about Rachel’s journey as a scientist and saw the world changing around her which led for her passion in the environmental movement.
Personal Response:
It was a great experience reading this book because the author really portrayed Rachel Carson’s love for nature and all of the observations that she acquired throughout her life. The author and illustrator work well together because it shows how Carson acquired her future career through how much she appreciated nature. I think this book would be great for my classroom when we talk about the environment and think of the possible solutions that we could do to reduce pollution so we can keep our earth green and plentiful.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in this book are very simple but do an excellent job at connecting and tying along with the text. The illustrations show all of the sounds of nature when Carson was a young child. Then, those same items that Carson enjoyed as a child were shown in the illustrations as disappearing due to all of the harsh chemicals that have been implanted on the earth’s soil. The illustrations were done in what it looks to be water color along with computer design.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections
The overarching message of Spring After Spring is that over time, our earth is deteriorating, so it is our duty to find solutions to keep the nature clean and growing in the right direction.
Art: Students could create their own 3D model of what they think the environment might look like if there was less pollution.
Language Arts: Pick out vocabulary words that the class does not know or understand and go over them. Then the students can try to use those vocabulary words in a sentence.
History: Look at how the earth has changed over the course of time and talk about what is causing these environmental impacts.
Science: The whole book revolves around science, so the teach could take the children on a field trip outside of the classroom to seek the beauty in nature and talk about some of the environmental factors that may be effected or that were already affected.
Mathematics: Do calculations on how many fossil fuels people use and think of possible solutions on how we can reduce the use of fossil fuels.
May 11, 2019
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was required reading in the '60s, and there were massive efforts to clean the rivers, harbors and the air of pollutants. This picture book relates her story for a younger audience, which is incredibly important in this age of climate change. Notes and Bibiography make this a perfect addition to all libraries.
August 24, 2018
This nonfiction picture book begins in much the same way that Rachel’s childhood days started: birdsong, insects, forest exploration and insects. Rachel loved to look at the world from the big view and then to kneel down and look very closely at nature. She loved spring days best, returning home after dark to supper and her big family. As the seasons turned, Rachel watched and documented them all, growing bigger herself. She headed off to college to become a writer, until she discovered the microscopic world which led her to science. She worked as a scientist, diving under the sea and then writing books about it. Soon though, she realized that things were changing and species were disappearing. This led to her most important book, Silent Spring, which cautioned about the impact of chemicals on the ecosystem.
Sisson encapsulates Carson’s life in a very approachable way. The first part of the book focuses on Carson’s childhood love of nature and being outside. The text focuses on what Carson sees and experiences. As the book moves to her adult life, the text is about bravery and taking on the unknown. It then moves to her realization of what is happening in nature and her tenacity in figuring out what is going on. Throughout, this is the picture of a girl and woman who loves nature, thinks deeply and writes beautifully enough to change the opinions of a nation.
The illustrations are simple and lovely. They show all of the sounds of nature when Carson is a young child. Those same rich experiences are shown with the ghostly figures of animals that have disappeared due to chemicals. There is no mistaking the warmth of Carson’s home and family and then the strength that it took for her to stand strong in the face of people’s doubts.
A great picture book biography about an amazing woman, this is a timely read. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Sisson encapsulates Carson’s life in a very approachable way. The first part of the book focuses on Carson’s childhood love of nature and being outside. The text focuses on what Carson sees and experiences. As the book moves to her adult life, the text is about bravery and taking on the unknown. It then moves to her realization of what is happening in nature and her tenacity in figuring out what is going on. Throughout, this is the picture of a girl and woman who loves nature, thinks deeply and writes beautifully enough to change the opinions of a nation.
The illustrations are simple and lovely. They show all of the sounds of nature when Carson is a young child. Those same rich experiences are shown with the ghostly figures of animals that have disappeared due to chemicals. There is no mistaking the warmth of Carson’s home and family and then the strength that it took for her to stand strong in the face of people’s doubts.
A great picture book biography about an amazing woman, this is a timely read. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
September 27, 2020
This was a really good introduction for kids to Carson's life and work. Glad there are books like that!
October 13, 2022
I think this a good, accessible introduction to environmental issues for mid to upper elementary aged kids. It has great illustrations and the authors notes in the back add some nice context as well.
October 21, 2018
Wonderful picture book to add to any classroom library. I am also inspired to begin reading Rachel Carson's books.
March 7, 2022
We liked the illustrations for this one, but did not like the layout which required us to turn the book sideways for no reason in the middle. It just didn't work for us. We enjoyed learning about Rachel Carson and the work she did to help the environment.
July 16, 2020
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. It chronicles the life and times of Rachel Carson who inspired the environmental movement.
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement.
Sisson's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. A profusion of dialogue balloons reproduces the vocalizations of the animals around her. Backmatter includes notes and a bibliography. Innovative, appealing illustrations show Rachel in comic-book panels, vignettes, and full- and double-page spreads as she explores, observes, and deeply appreciates nature.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. As a child, Rachel Carson awoke to a symphony of birds, and she listened, watched, and wrote as other animals joined in. As a student, Rachel intends to write but instead focuses on the microscopic world in a drop of water, which in turn leads to underwater scientific study and, later, well-received books about the sea. However, it’s when she realizes that the symphony she loves has grown quiet that she makes her greatest contribution by revealing the destruction caused by pesticides in her book Silent Spring, which contributed to the formation of the EPA and the environmental movement.
All in all, Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement is an excellent biographical children book with just the right amount of detail to inspire, entrance, and encourage further investigation.
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement.
Sisson's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. A profusion of dialogue balloons reproduces the vocalizations of the animals around her. Backmatter includes notes and a bibliography. Innovative, appealing illustrations show Rachel in comic-book panels, vignettes, and full- and double-page spreads as she explores, observes, and deeply appreciates nature.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. As a child, Rachel Carson awoke to a symphony of birds, and she listened, watched, and wrote as other animals joined in. As a student, Rachel intends to write but instead focuses on the microscopic world in a drop of water, which in turn leads to underwater scientific study and, later, well-received books about the sea. However, it’s when she realizes that the symphony she loves has grown quiet that she makes her greatest contribution by revealing the destruction caused by pesticides in her book Silent Spring, which contributed to the formation of the EPA and the environmental movement.
All in all, Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement is an excellent biographical children book with just the right amount of detail to inspire, entrance, and encourage further investigation.
October 15, 2018
Thought this book was a good one for teaching children about how to "read" illustrations. Roth Sisson uses many different formats and layouts to portray information and move the story forward. Taking the time to really dig into the illustrations, all of which contain numerous vignettes and stylistic elements. The author's note and source notes included provide even more information about Rachel's life and passion and the historical context in which she lived and wrote about and advocated for the environment. The endpapers are dissimilar front and back. Front endpapers include the quote, "In nature, nothing exists alone..." from her book, Silent spring. The background appears to be watercolor and/or pastels depicting water, with fish and a turtle. On top of the background painting are roundish brown colored circles seeming to depict rocks in a stream that include vignettes of Rachel and her mother appreciating and exploring nature together when she was young. The back endpapers mirror the front in that there is a water background, with a quote written in a flourish across the double page. This one from her book, The Lost Woods, espousing, "As human beings, we are part of the whole steam of life. The brownish circle/rocks include vignettes of Rachel and her small son, appreciating nature in water environments, similar to the front endpapers but she was young and with her mom, now she is the mom to her young son, carrying on the appreciation.
September 27, 2018
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement is probably one of my personal favorite children's picture book. It tells the true story of environmentalist, leader, activist, scientist, and author Rachel Carson. The book highlights and recounts her incredible accomplishments and contributions to science that changed the way the world thinks about our environment. It is interesting to children and relevant to current life events and climates. The book was factual and accurate as well as age appropriate.
I felt that this book offered a variety of things for children to think about, question, consider, and explore. I also think that not enough people know who Rachel Carson is and just how important her findings were and how important they still are today. Her work is still widely referred to and admired all over the world. These important stories from history need to be told and celebrated, especially to young children who are just beginning to explore and learn about the world around them. The book places a lot of prominence on how brave she was and had to be in order to make this movement that changed the world. She had to take risks and belive in herself even when people were not on her side. There are many moral lessons to be taken away from this book. As a future teacher, I would absolutely use this book in my classroom for my students to read.
I felt that this book offered a variety of things for children to think about, question, consider, and explore. I also think that not enough people know who Rachel Carson is and just how important her findings were and how important they still are today. Her work is still widely referred to and admired all over the world. These important stories from history need to be told and celebrated, especially to young children who are just beginning to explore and learn about the world around them. The book places a lot of prominence on how brave she was and had to be in order to make this movement that changed the world. She had to take risks and belive in herself even when people were not on her side. There are many moral lessons to be taken away from this book. As a future teacher, I would absolutely use this book in my classroom for my students to read.
October 27, 2018
Spring After Spring : How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement by Stephanie Roth Sisson PICTURE BOOK, NON FICTION Roaring Brook Press, 2018, $18. 9781626728196
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Rachel Carson was always interested in animals. As a child she would rush outside in the spring to hear all the sounds of the birds, animals and insects - sounds that grew louder as spring turned into summer. Year after year she wrote, and wanted to be a writer - but college changed her focus to Biology. Her writing and her observations came together with the publication of Silent Spring which eventually lead to the Environmental Protection Agency and a change in how we feel about the environment and things like pesticides.
Sisson has illustrated her picture book like a graphic novel, with panels and word bubbles (for the sounds of nature.) Easily accessible to a 3rd grader and up, this important lesson on how appreciating the environment and caring for our planet can change the course of our nation. An important addition to the middle school or elementary science classroom.
Lisa Librarian
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BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Rachel Carson was always interested in animals. As a child she would rush outside in the spring to hear all the sounds of the birds, animals and insects - sounds that grew louder as spring turned into summer. Year after year she wrote, and wanted to be a writer - but college changed her focus to Biology. Her writing and her observations came together with the publication of Silent Spring which eventually lead to the Environmental Protection Agency and a change in how we feel about the environment and things like pesticides.
Sisson has illustrated her picture book like a graphic novel, with panels and word bubbles (for the sounds of nature.) Easily accessible to a 3rd grader and up, this important lesson on how appreciating the environment and caring for our planet can change the course of our nation. An important addition to the middle school or elementary science classroom.
Lisa Librarian
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
December 26, 2018
Spring After Spring tells how environmentalist, writer, and scientist Rachel Carson through careful research, discovered the connection between more and more animals and plants dying and the poisons that killed them - DDT. Vivid illustrations show how they were killed directly or through the food chain. This story carefully describes all stages of Rachel Carson's life, from a young girl to a famous environmentalist. The ending is powerful, though many doubted her, she was invited to speak in Washington, after Robert Kennedy read her famous book, The Silent Spring. Her speech caused congress to pass new laws to protect the environment and ban harmful chemicals. In these challenging times when the environment is in more peril than ever, Rachel Carson story is a strong message about how one person can change the world. This is written so expressively with lots of colorful pictures, perfect as a read aloud for younger children.
April 16, 2019
Excellent picture book on Rachel Carson and the impact she had on how poison is used. The book paints Rachel as an inquisitive young girl who loves nature and animals. She sets off to college to be a writer, but uses a microscope which changes the direction of her life. She becomes a scientist and combines her love of nature, science, and writing and writes about science. At that time in the US, we were beginning to use poisons to kill pests. At the same time, animals and plants were changing and dying. Rachel wrote a book explaining this phenomenon with the animals was because of the poisons we were using. Her book led to research efforts to see if this was true and eventually began the EPA. Wow! Great, interesting read that would be great at any time, but especially around Earth Day with upper elementary students.
June 20, 2019
I think the most incredible beauty of books (perhaps most of all a biographical book, especially one as wondrous as this) is that you meet a kindred spirit every once in a while. That is just how I feel after reading "Spring after Spring". I am in love with this book and would recommend it to any naturalist inspired by the great work of Rachel Carson and pioneer environmentalists like her- children and adults alike. What a treasure this book is for such a soul, and I can just imagine the limitless inspiration this book would incite in a young child captivated by the natural world. The illustrations and text serve to truly foster an even deeper love for this glorious Earth (and caring for it) within all of us who find enchantment in a forest, a tide pool, the sound of a bird's song, and similar types of magic always surrounding us.
January 13, 2019
“All around, nature’s voices were going quiet.”
As a little girl, Rachel Carson loved nature and was always observing the world around her. She recorded her observations and read books about the animals she observed. It was her passion. When she entered college she was sure she was going to be a writer, until she looked into a microscope. Those tiny creatures inspired her to learn more and she decided to study biology. She began to notice that something was wrong in the environment. Her exploration, experimentation and study produced the book Silent Spring. And that book impacted the world for generations to come.
An inspiring book about following one’s passion and impacting the world for good. “As human beings, we are part of the whole stream of life...”
As a little girl, Rachel Carson loved nature and was always observing the world around her. She recorded her observations and read books about the animals she observed. It was her passion. When she entered college she was sure she was going to be a writer, until she looked into a microscope. Those tiny creatures inspired her to learn more and she decided to study biology. She began to notice that something was wrong in the environment. Her exploration, experimentation and study produced the book Silent Spring. And that book impacted the world for generations to come.
An inspiring book about following one’s passion and impacting the world for good. “As human beings, we are part of the whole stream of life...”
March 14, 2019
This beautifully-illustrated picture book biography about Rachel Carson also is beautifully told. The author focuses on Carson's childhood experiences with nature, and her desire to know more--connecting that early fascination with her later work, much as Patrick McDonnell did with Jane Goodall in Me...Jane. I especially enjoyed the sounds of the birds and other creatures that put me as a reader in the environment.
One special feature of this book are the diagrams by which the process by which insecticides enter the environment and affect creatures is clearly explained for children.
This book may spark readers' interest in science and in women in science, as well as to appreciate our environment and treat it with care.
One special feature of this book are the diagrams by which the process by which insecticides enter the environment and affect creatures is clearly explained for children.
This book may spark readers' interest in science and in women in science, as well as to appreciate our environment and treat it with care.
September 22, 2019
I am charmed by this book. The illustrations made me smile and the content made me feel hopeful. I love that Rachel Carson was made available to young readers and presents them with a young girl that is an explorer, adventurer, and observer of her world. As she grows, she still loves nature and science, has pursued higher education and discovered even more interests in the natural world, and fosters her love and talent for writing. This provides such a beautiful model for us all - to pursue our interests and try to make our world a better place in our own unique ways. It could lead to big things!
October 4, 2019
Using lyrical language, onomatopoeia, page layout, and age progression effectively, the author/ilustrator portrays pioneering environmental activist Rachel Carson in a way that is accessible to the very young and also an appealing intro for more mature readers to lead to more advanced biographies and to reading the original SILENT SPRING.
The language makes this an excellent mentor text for a variety of figurative language craft exercises and also for integrating research results into effectively writing biographic profiles for significant figures.
The language makes this an excellent mentor text for a variety of figurative language craft exercises and also for integrating research results into effectively writing biographic profiles for significant figures.
October 20, 2018
This is a nice and timely picture book biography. It tells the story of how she fell in love with nature and ultimately wrote the book Silent Spring. That book was published in 1962. We are still arguing about the impact of pesticides and herbicides on the life cycles of plants and animals.
Her illustrations reminded me of Annette LeBlanc Cate's book Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Oen Backyard. They would make good companion books too.
Her illustrations reminded me of Annette LeBlanc Cate's book Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Oen Backyard. They would make good companion books too.
October 26, 2018
Beautiful watercolors accompany the enchanting story of Rachel Carson, showing how the many influences of her childhood lead to her many contributions to the world as an adult. Told in a gentle, positive, fun way while covering the most important aspects of her life and works.
After the story, there is a page of many interesting notes which give further background information of her life and times.
After the story, there is a page of many interesting notes which give further background information of her life and times.
March 1, 2019
Wonderful, inspiring picture book biography introduces young readers to scientist, author, and ecologist Rachel Carson. There is some great modelling of positive behavior here, from respecting and paying attention to the natural world, to speaking up for what's right even if you are afraid. I would suggest this for any grade school classroom or library, and it would be of particular use in ecology and science units.
August 4, 2020
Charming. I've always thought I should read Silent Spring; from this children's biography I learned that Carson wrote other books that might be more comfortable to read. I will look for them. And I'd consider more by Sisson, too. Good back-matter, good 'stem' book.
September 17, 2018
Very, very interesting!
I learned so much from this book, and it was presented so simply and clearly that even very small readers will follow it easily. The illustrations are great, with painstaking notes at the back explaining what everything means.
Also a great bibliography, to help readers start learning more.
Excellent read!
I learned so much from this book, and it was presented so simply and clearly that even very small readers will follow it easily. The illustrations are great, with painstaking notes at the back explaining what everything means.
Also a great bibliography, to help readers start learning more.
Excellent read!
October 18, 2018
This lovely picture book biography is told in a variety of techniques. Some pages tell the story in traditional picture book format, some are told through panels, and you will also find some nonfiction text features.
Readers will meet a curious young nature lover, and will follow her as she grows into a courageous advocate for our natural world.
Will make a great read aloud!
Readers will meet a curious young nature lover, and will follow her as she grows into a courageous advocate for our natural world.
Will make a great read aloud!
November 2, 2018
4.25 stars I knew a little about Rachel Carson, but this is a simple, yet extensive story of her life and conservation efforts. Just think of the title of her book... It's "Silent Spring" Think about going out into nature and you don't hear bird chirping, or coyotes howling, or bugs buzzing... because they were killed by pesticides... Scary! and STILL relevant for today!
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