The Rookie Biographies series features historical and contemporary people who will captivate emergent readers. Each biography introduces readers to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields. Featuring simple text and full-color photographs, a Words You Know glossary, and an easy-to-use index, this series helps readers get to know the people who shaped our world. In this title, young readers learn about Rachel Carson, a biologist and writer. Learn how she started the environmental movement with her book Silent Spring, which warned about the dangers of pesticide use.