Rachel Carson
- ISBN-10
- 0778782263
- ISBN-13
- 9780778782261
- Series
- Rachel Carson
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-31
- Publisher
- Scientists Who Changed the Wor
- Author
- Anita Croy
Description
�The twentieth century was the only century in history when a single species, humans, had acquired significant power to change the nature of the whole world.� This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Rachel Carson, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology. Carson�s famous book called Silent Spring changed the world's understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment, helping to launch the modern environmental movement.
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- 2018-03-27
- - pages
- Paperback
- National Geographic Books
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