1907 – 1964
Rachel Carson
A scientist who listened to the birds and taught America to protect nature.
The Story
Rachel loved the ocean and every wild thing that lived in it.
She wrote books that made people feel the sea's magic.
One spring she noticed the birds had gone quiet — pesticides were hurting them.
She wrote a brave book called Silent Spring to warn everyone.
Because of Rachel, America started laws to keep our air, water, and animals safe.
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