Rachel carson childrens biography of milton
Book • 24 pages, inches x 10 inches • Ages , Grades leveled readers • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations.
This readable and up-to-date biography traces the famous environmentalist's development as a writer from earliest childhood through the publication of her best.!
Rachel Carson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rachel Louise Carson | |
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Carson in 1943 | |
| Born | (1907-05-27)May 27, 1907 Springdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 1964(1964-04-14) (aged 56) Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Marine biologist, author and environmentalist |
| Alma mater | Chatham University (BA) Johns Hopkins University (MS) |
| Period | 1937–1964 |
| Genre | Nature writing |
| Subject | Marine biology, ecology, pesticides |
| Notable works | Under the Sea Wind (1941) The Sea Around Us (1951) The Edge of the Sea (1955) Silent Spring (1962) |
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose influential book Silent Spring (1962) and other writings advanced the global environmental movement.
Early life and education
Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania and grew up on a family farm.
It was on the Allegheny River, near Pittsburgh. Carson li