Rachel Carson

Author and Environmentalist

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  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and environmentalist, Rachel Carson.

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978-1-61473-522-9
$39.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Nonfiction
Category Geography and History
Copyright 2004
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2003-08-01
BISACS JNF025170, JNF007050, JNF007020
Dewey 92
Graphics Full-color photographs, Historical photographs
Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Guided Reading Level W
ATOS Reading Level 6.2
ATOS Interest Level MG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 71930
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources Pennsylvania Environmental Heritage
Rachel Carson.Org
  • A Student of Nature
  • "Something to Write About"
  • Newfound Fame
  • Silent Spring
  • Time Line
  • Glossary Terms
  • For Further Information
  • Index
Author: Charnan Simon

Charnan Simon has a BA in English literature from Carleton College and an MA in English literature from the University of Chicago. She has been an editor at both Cricket and Click magazines and has written more than 50 books for young readers. Ms. Simon lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband Tom, their daughters, Ariel and Hana, Sam the dog, and Lily and Luna the cats.

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