Describes the life and work of the biologist and writer who helped initiate the environmental movement. The life and work of the biologist and writer best known as the author of Silent Spring. Best Books for Children, 6th ed. The life and work of the conservationist and author, best known for Silent Spring. Bowker Authored Title code. The chapters in this book are arranged to present information in chronological order (Chapter One: 1907[EN]1919, Chapter Two: 1919[EN]1929, etc.) This could be useful to students who are researching just one aspect of Rachel Carson's life. The text is well written, making excellent use of quotations, & there is a list of conservation organizations & their addresses. Bibliography & index.