Rachel Carson was a science pioneer. She was a writer and a scientist. She recognized the dangers pesticide use created for nature. Rachel Carson wrote books to warn people about pesticides like DDT. The most well-known is Silent Spring. Rachel's books inspired others to research the dangers she found.
These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 5-11 (grades K-5), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses.