"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.
See More Educational: Sciences, general science
See More Natural history
See More People & places
No one has written a review for 'Rachel Carson'
Why not be the first to share your opinion?
Anita Croy has written numerous books for children, mainly about ancient and modern history and the geography of Asia and the Americas, where she has travelled widely. She lives in London with her young family.
More about Anita Croy
