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Birth
Rachel Carson was born on May 27th, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, US. -
St. Nicolas Magazine
At age 10, Rachel became a published writer for Children's magazines. -
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Education background
1929 - Completed a Bachelor's in Biology degree at Pennsylvania College for Women 1931 - Taught at University of Maryland 1932 - Completed M.A. in Zoology at John's Hopkins University -
Under the Sea-Wind
Publication of Rachel Carson's first book. This focused on the ecology of the sea and the relation between 3 creatures who lives in the sea (an eel, a fish and a sea bird). -
Silent Spring
Rachel Carson, an American biologist, is most well-known for the publication of her book Silent Spring. Silent Spring focuses on environmental pollution, the effects of pesticides (ex. DDT), and created world wide awareness. -
1962
Silent Spring is used by President Kennedy's Science Advisory Committee to discuss pesticide safety. -
Dies in Silver Spring, Maryland
At the age of 58, Rachel Carson dies.