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From a small town in Pennsylvania came a little girl who saw the magic in spring fog and heard the ocean's song in her heart. This girl would one day become the groundbreaking author ofSilent Spring. InRachel Carson, readers will experience all the enchantment of nature as seen through the eyes of the budding environmental scientist. Thomas Locker's lyrical paintings re-create important scenes in her life and are accompanied by memorable quotes from Carson. Joseph Bruchac's poetically rendered biography is a genuine reflection of the gentle nature and inspirational voice of one of the most important women in conservation history. Includes excerpts from Carson's work and a time line of major events.
Joseph Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac is the author of Skeleton Man, The Return of Skeleton Man, Bearwalker, The Dark Pond, and Whisper in the Dark, as well as numerous other critically acclaimed novels, poems, and stories, many drawing on his Abenaki heritage. Mr. Bruchac and his wife, Carol, live in upstate New York, in the same house where he was raised by his grandparents. You can visit him online at www.josephbruchac.com.
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Thomas Locker
THOMAS LOCKER has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Water Dance and Mountain Dance. He lives in Stuyvesant, New York.
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