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Lawlor, Laurie

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

32 pp. | Holiday | April, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2370-5 $16.95

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Laura Beingessner. From the naturalist's early fascination with wildlife to her determination to finish her landmark work, Silent Spring, before her death, this accessible account folds a commendable amount of significant information into picture book format. Beingessner's spacious ink and tempera spreads reflect the upbeat tone and Carson's most passionate concerns. An epilogue describes the watershed effect of Silent Spring. Bib.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2012