1. Rachel Carson

2.  About the Author  Hiked in Grand Teton National Park and Norway's Jutenheimen National Park.  Wrote stories as a child, often about the country life, even though she grew up in New York City.  Has a passion for social justice and fairness that she refers to as “fighting the darkness!”  Interviewed many of Carson’s friends while researching for this book. Ellen Levine Courtesy: http://www.ellenlevineauthor.com/bio.htm Up Close: Rachel Carson - By:

3. Who was Rachel Carson?

4. Younger Years  At a young age, her family moved to a farm near Pittsburgh, PA, ironically one of the most polluted cities in the U.S. at the time.