Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about a noteworthy environmentalist.
No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.
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