This biography is an introduction to Rachel Carson, a biologist and writer, who started the environmental movement with her book Silent Spring, which warned about the dangers of pesticide use. Looking for biographies that are suitable for emergent readers - and relevant to the primary-school curriculum? Rookie Biographies is the answer!...

As a group of African animals hang out at the local watering hole, they share funny stories about how the zebra got its stripes. At the end of the book, fun facts explain why zebras really have stripes. For any child intrigued by zebras, this colorful, informative book is a must!...