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Force of Nature: A Novel of Rachel Carson

Ann E. Burg

Ann E. Burg’s novel in verse follows Rachel Carson from her childhood in rural Pennsylvania. Nature offers Rachel delight, escape, and solace during difficult family times, while writing becomes another early passion. In college she begins in English before changing to biology despite warnings about women’s limited opportunities in science. After family deaths leave her responsible for her mother and nieces, she seeks paid work and combines writing with science and nature. The book also follows her work on books for children and on Silent Spring during cancer treatment.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
NP0L
ATOS Book Level
5.9
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
3
Word Count
21478
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
A
Themes
Family · Medicine And Health · Nature · Science · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc.
Published
March 5, 2024
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781338883381
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2025Fiction for Young Adults
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