Rachel

By Amy Ehrlich, Wendell Minor

Price: $7.99

About the Book

Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl she loved being outside, always exploring and wanting to know more about the universe. As an adult Rachel wrote books about what she loved–including Silent Spring, a book that changed the world.
Amy Ehrlich’s lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor’s luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and–most of all–the importance of following your heart.
An epilogue sheds light on Rachel Carson’s work and life.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780152063245
Imprint: ClarionBks
On Sale: Apr 1, 2008
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 8.540 in (w) x 10.900 in (h) x 0.150 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women
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Amy Ehrlich

Biography

AMY EHRLICH has written and edited many books for children, including Joyride, an ALA Best Book of the Decade. She lives in Vermont. 

Wendell Minor

Biography

Wendell Minor is the celebrated illustrator of more than forty picture books for children. His work reflects his deep interest in American history and American landscape and his desire to bring the natural world to children. He lives with his wife, author Florence Friedmann Minor. Visit him at www.minorart.com.

Reviews

“Will inspire future environmentalists.”–Kirkus Reviews

About the Book

Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl she loved being outside, always exploring and wanting to know more about the universe. As an adult Rachel wrote books about what she loved–including Silent Spring, a book that changed the world.
Amy Ehrlich’s lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor’s luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and–most of all–the importance of following your heart.
An epilogue sheds light on Rachel Carson’s work and life.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780152063245
Imprint: ClarionBks
On Sale: Apr 1, 2008
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 8.540 in (w) x 10.900 in (h) x 0.150 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Amy Ehrlich

Biography

AMY EHRLICH has written and edited many books for children, including Joyride, an ALA Best Book of the Decade. She lives in Vermont. 

Wendell Minor

Biography

Wendell Minor is the celebrated illustrator of more than forty picture books for children. His work reflects his deep interest in American history and American landscape and his desire to bring the natural world to children. He lives with his wife, author Florence Friedmann Minor. Visit him at www.minorart.com.

Reviews

“Will inspire future environmentalists.”–Kirkus Reviews

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