http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Photos of Nature"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=7903http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=7903<p>In 1962, Rachel Carson&rsquo;s <em>Silent Spring</em> changed the way people thought about their relationship to nature. Warning readers of the impact of man-made pesticides on birds, insects, and other wildlife, Carson&rsquo;s book caused a firestorm of public responses and is considered by some experts to be a major moment in the modern environmental movement. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring this history through children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities. Focused around <em>Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World</em> a picture-book biography, the module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration.</p>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:44:46 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=7902http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=7902<p>Actively read <em>Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World</em> using the suggested reading strategies. Part of an OurStory module entitled Discover and Protect Nature, this activity includes a list of challenge words, active reading suggestions, and background information. OurStory is designed to help children and adults explore history together through the use of children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities.</p>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:10:41 GMT