Rachel Carson

Book Features:* 24 pages, 7.5 inches x 10 inches* Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4 leveled readers* Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations* Features comprehension questions, vocabulary, and an extension activity* Glossary and timeline included The Story Of Rachel Carson: Explore fascinating facts about marine biologist, conservationist and author Rachel Carson, whose book showed how chemicals hurt the planet and helped start the modern environmental movement.Women In Science And Technology: Words have the power to create change, and Rachel Carson knew this. She shared her love of nature and the need to protect it by writing several books. Her work inspires young people today to protect our planet.Reading Made Fun: More than just an engaging story about Rachel Howard and her impact on the world around us, this biography also includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, a timeline, glossary, and an extension activity for added engagement.Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This book engages 1st-4th graders with science for kids, fun facts, and engaging topics like protecting our planet.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.