Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World

This STEAM biography explores the life of Rachel Carson, the pioneering scientist and author of the influential book Silent Spring, which ignited the modern environmental movement. From her childhood fascination with nature to her career as a nature writer, Carson's dedication to the ocean and its creatures shaped her mission to combat the dangers of pesticides and chemicals in the environment. Despite personal challenges, she created a powerful call to action that led to significant environmental legislation, vividly depicted by author Kate Hannigan for a new generation of readers.