Force of Nature: A Novel of Rachel Carson

<P><B>Celebrate spring with this beautiful, hopeful story of a young, impassioned naturalist who grows up to change the world. A great gift for nature lovers and everyone who cares about our fragile planet. Perfect for fans of <I>Wishtree</I> and<I> Wildoak</I>.</B></P><P></P><P><B>Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner</B></P><P><B>Green Earth Book Award Winner</B></P><P><B>"With Caldecott-winning illustrator Blackall’s signature delicate art . . . a beautifully told, gentle account of a very important person in history, nature, and conservation." </B>—<I><B><I>School Library Journal</I></B></I></P><P><B>"An absolute joy to read." —<I>Book Riot</I></B></P><P>Rachel was a girl who loved</P><P>science and the sea,</P><P>books and writing</P><P>and all the creatures of the world.</P><P>Rachel was quiet,</P><P>a listener by nature.</P><P>But when she saw problems,</P><P>she could not remain silent.</P><P>Some people thought girls</P><P>shouldn’t be scientists.</P><P>They thought girls</P><P>shouldn’t use their voices</P><P>to question or challenge,</P><P>even to protect</P><P>all the creatures of the world.</P><P>Luckily Rachel didn’t listen</P><P>to them.</P>