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Capstone Global Library

Date de parution

14 août 2014

EAN13

9781406283495

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

7 Mo

This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Sylvia Earle, and her work to prtect oceans and ocean life. It covers Earle's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work.

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Publié par

Capstone Global Library

Date de parution

14 août 2014

EAN13

9781406283495

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

7 Mo

by Lori Hile

Women in Conservation

Rachel Carson Environmental Pioneer

Lori Hile

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Contents

Who was Rachel Carson? ..............................

How did Carson spend her childhood?

How did college inspire Carson?

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.................... 12

How did Carson’s writing help her work in science? ......................................... 18

How did Carson become famous? .................. 22

How did Carson warn the public about pesticides? ....................................... 30

What was the reaction toSilent Spring?

........ 36

What is Carson’s legacy? ............................... 42

Timeline ..................................................... 44

Glossary ...................................................... 45

Find out more

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Index .......................................................... 48

Some words are printed in bold,like this. You can find out what they mean by looking in the glossary on page 45.

Who was Rachel Carson?

From the time she was a little girl, Rachel Carson wanted to be an author. She also loved exploring the natural world. After college (university), Carson combined these two passions. She wrote books and articles that introduced readers to the oceans and all the creatures that depend upon them. And she asked readers to help preserve and protect oceans and marine life frompollution.

Even after Rachel Carson became a famous author and scientist, she felt most at home in nature.

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