Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Nature! wild and wonderful Nature! wild and wonderful Laurence P. Pringle A prominent children's books author shares his life, his daily activities, and his creative process, showing how all are intertwined. OL15124383W
The story of Rachel Carson and the environmental movement The story of Rachel Carson and the environmental movement Leila Merrell Foster Describes the life of ecologist Rachel Carson, with emphasis on the importance of her books for the environmental movement. OL1882936W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Elizabeth Ring A biography of the biologist focusing on her childhood in Pennsylvania, her growing interest as an adult in environmental concerns, and the importance of her book "Silent Spring" in exposing the envi… OL1972610W
True Believer True Believer Nicholas Sparks Can the mysteries of the human heart ever be unravelled? Pursuing a scientific explanation for a disturbing and unexplained phenomenon, Jeremy's sceptical nature is thrown off course when he meets Le… OL21231981W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Jake Goldberg Describes the life of the conservationist, known for her work in protecting the environment. OL2979874W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Barbara Ravage A biography of the American conservationist, biologist, and author. OL3266893W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Marty Jezer A biography of the marine biologist and author whose writings stressed the interrelation of all living things and the dependence of human welfare on natural processes. OL3358481W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Catherine Reef Follows the life of the biologist and conservationist, known for her writing on the environment. OL38390W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Eve Stwertka Describes the life and studies of Rachel Carson, highlighting her writing and activities to save the environment. OL3927417W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Francene Sabin Describes the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides. OL4089408W
Charles Fort Charles Fort Jim Steinmeyer By the early 1920s, Americans were discovering that the world was a strange place. Charles Fort could demonstrate that it was even stranger than anyone suspected. Frogs fell from the sky. Blood raine… OL4227775W
True believer True believer Nicholas Sparks As a science journalist with a regular column in "Scientific American," Jeremy Marsh specializes in debunking the supernatural--until he falls in love with the granddaughter of the town psychic. OL54799W
Panic in level 4 Panic in level 4 Richard Preston Bizarre illnesses and plagues that kill people in the most unspeakable ways. Obsessive and inspired efforts by scientists to solve mysteries and save lives. From The Hot Zone to The Demon in the Free… OL761336W
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson William Accorsi A biography of the biologist whose writings helped initiate the environmental movement. OL77151W
Listening to crickets Listening to crickets Candice F. Ransom Examines the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides. OL81146W
At First Sight At First Sight Nicholas Sparks There are a few things Jeremy Marsh was sure he'd never do: he'd never leave New York City; never give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage; and, most of all, never become … OL8472271W