Rachel Carson’s deep love of nature began when she could just about walk with her mother in the woodlands near their home. Rachel spent her life learning about and writing about the intricate balance of life on our planet. And when she discovered the harm that a pesticide was causing, she made it her mission to inform the world.

Selections from the Rachel Carson: Nature’s Changemaker:

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1

Voices in History™ is a Core Knowledge Biography Series that encourages young readers to learn about real superheroes in history. As a result of acts of extraordinary bravery, ingenuity, strength, and determination, these people made a difference and changed the world. Perhaps their remarkable stories will inspire young readers to become the superheroes of the future.