http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Reading Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World"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 GMT