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The Sense of Wonder: A Celebration of Nature for Parents and Children
Rachel Carson
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Description for The Sense of Wonder: A Celebration of Nature for Parents and Children
Paperback. Featuring stunning new photographs, many in color, and an updated design, this special reissue of Rachel Carson's award-winning classic--originally published by Harper & Row in 1965--encourages sharing the miracle of nature with children. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: VFV; VFXC; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 127 x 7. Weight in Grams: 294.
First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson-author of Silent Spring-began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life's most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to ... Read more
First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson-author of Silent Spring-began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life's most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062655356
SKU
V9780062655356
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About Rachel Carson
RACHEL CARSON (1907-1964) was known as the patron saint of the environmental movement. She was the author of Silent Spring, which exposed the dangers of pesticides and fertilizers. She passed away as she was finishing The Sense of Wonder. NICK KELSH is a photographer who is the author of How to Photograph Your Life. A native of ... Read more
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