Great book for tweeners. Meet Rachel Carson, the woman who changed the way America fought against the environmental crisis through her bestselling books, ultimately spurring the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The true story of the marine biologist whose dedication, compassion and integrity gave a new generation of Americans hope for a brighter tomorrow. Second installment of the Seen: True Stories of Marginalized Trailblazers series, where students will find the stories of the real groundbreakers who changed our world for the better.