{"product_id":"9780823431939","title":"Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA biography of the pioneering scientist and environmentalist, Rachel Carson, author of \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Once you are aware of the wonder and beauty of earth, you will want to learn about it,\" wrote Rachel Carson. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Determined and curious even as a child, Rachel Carson's fascination with the natural world led her to study biology, and pursue a career in science at a time when very few women worked in the field.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This lyrical, illustrated biography follows Carson's journey—from a girl exploring the woods, to a woman working to help support her family during the Great Depression, to a journalist and pioneering researcher, investigating and exposing the harmful effects of pesticide overuse.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Best known for writing \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring,\u003c\/i\u003e Rachel Carson was a major figure in the early environmental movement, and her work brought a greater understanding of the impact humans have on our planet.  \u003ci\u003eRachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse at the early life that shaped her interest in nature, and the way one person's determination can inspire others to fight for real change.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e An author's note delves into how \u003ci\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/i\u003e helped shape the modern environmental movement and inspired a generation of readers to get involved in conservation.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Detailed source notes and a list of recommended reading are included. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA National Sciencce Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Burroughs Riverby Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen Earth Book Award Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Laurie Lawlor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":45894838649044,"sku":"9780823431939","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_faa0e1dd-8bc3-4691-b132-f034c387b31b.jpg?v=1682753148","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780823431939","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}