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Rachel Carson (History Makers)
by Francene SabinYoung Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats."Young Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats."From the book: Young Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids: Her Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities and Experiments (For Kids series)
by Rowena RaeRachel Carson was an American biologist, conservationist, science and nature writer, and catalyst of the modern environmental movement. She studied biology in college at a time when few women entered the sciences, and then worked as a biologist and information specialist for the US government and wrote about the natural world for many publications. Carson is best remembered for her book Silent Spring, which exposed the widespread misuse of chemical pesticides in the United States and sparked both praise and fury. Carson's personal life and scientific career were rooted in the study of nature. Using examples from Carson's life and works, Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids will introduce readers to ecology concepts such as the components of ecosystems, adaptations by living things, energy cycles, food chains and food webs, and the balance of ecosystems. This lively biography includes a time line, resources, sidebars, and 21 hands-on activities that are sure to inspire the next generation of scientists, thinkers, leaders, agricultural producers, environmental activists, and world citizens. Kids will:Collect a seed bank of local plant speciesChart bird migration through their regionMake birdseed cookiesModel bioaccumulation and biomagnificationBuild a worm farmAnd more!
Rachel Carson and the Environmental Movement (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Elaine LandauRachel Carson, a well-known scientist and writer, had waged her battle to protect the environment at great personal cost. Rachel Carson was a woman who made a difference. This is her story.
Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World: How the Scientist, Writer, and Nature Lover Changed the Environmental Movement
by Kate HanniganThis STEAM picture book biography highlights how scientist and writer Rachel Carson became the author of the groundbreaking book Silent Spring and the mother of the modern environmental movement.Rachel Carson wasn&’t always the Rachel Carson, renowned environmental activist. From her earliest years, Rachel had a passion for nature—to her, it was a fairyland, and she loved to write about her adventures and the creatures she saw. Encouraged by teachers, Rachel wanted nothing more than to study the ocean and its inhabitants. Though unable to finish her PhD due to financial constraints, Rachel found work in science and success as a nature writer.In the course of her work, Rachel learned about the harm caused by recently developed pesticides and chemicals that made their way into the environment. Desperate to protect nature for future generations even as her health declined, she penned the famous book Silent Spring—a call to action against the threat of the deadly chemicals. The book is anything but quiet, selling more than 2 million copies and leading directly to changes like the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the Clean Water Act of 1972.Kate Hannigan, the author of several award-winning children&’s books, joins her talents with Katie Hickey, a longtime illustrator of popular picture book biographies, to bring the mother of the environmental movement to life for a new generation of readers.
Rachel Carson: A Voice for Nature (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Claire GoldingNIMAC-sourced textbook
Rachel Carson: A Woman Who Loved Nature
by William AccorsiChildren's version about naturalist Rachel Carson.
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
by Kathleen V. KudlinskiRachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet.
Rachel Carson: The Wonder of Nature
by Catherine ReefFollows the life of the biologist and conservationist, known for her writing on the environment.
Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules (Rachel Friedman #1)
by Sarah KapitIntroducing a charming chapter book series starring Rachel Friedman, a sweet and silly Jewish girl renowned for her peanut butter challah baking skills and larger-than-life personality!Rachel loves being Jewish, but she hates following the rules at synagogue—and everywhere else. To encourage her to see the value of rules, Rachel and her father strike a deal: If Rachel can stick to the rules for one whole week, she can go to a meet and greet for her favorite gymnast!But when Rachel finds herself in a tricky situation that forces her to choose between following the rules or doing what she believes is right, she learns that some rules are worth breaking. And yet, when the consequences of her rule breaking spin out of control, she learns that some rules are still worth following.Sarah Kapit creates a refreshing chapter book heroine in Rachel Friedman, featuring her identity, ADHD, and personality with care. The book also features Genevieve Kote's adorable illustrations throughout.
Rachel Friedman Is Not the Queen (Rachel Friedman)
by Sarah KapitIn this heartwarming chapter book, Rachel celebrates Purim—and learns the joy of sharing the stage.Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel! She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone.But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther—her best friend Maya does! Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.
Rachel Friedman and Eight Not-Perfect Nights of Hanukkah (Rachel Friedman #2)
by Sarah KapitJoin our hilarious Jewish heroine as she embarks on a quest to reignite her family's Hanukkah spirit in the second book of this chapter book series.Rachel is determined to make this the happiest Hanukkah ever. She's carefully planned eight awesome activities for eight perfect nights. But her brother Aaron insists on being a Hanukkah humbug, and his attitude threatens to ruin the holiday. When Aaron’s grumpiness leads to a big accident, Rachel has to figure out how to save her family’s Hanukkah from disaster. Rachel has plenty of determination, creativity, and holiday spirit—will it be enough to restore the joy of Hanukkah?
Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face
by Paul Acampora[From the front dust Jacket flap] "As the new kid in the small town of Falls, Connecticut, Zachary Beatrice could use a friend. Thanks to Rachel Spinelli, he's about to get a whole lot more. Rachel's got a good heart, but she can be ferocious if you taunt her brother, and she's not afraid to throw a punch when necessary. For Zachary, life back in Copper Lake, Colorado, was certainly never this exciting! Now, instead of an isolated existence on the edge of town, he's in the midst of all the action, chatting with regulars at the local diner, playing the trumpet as though his life depended on it, and warding off the punches that inevitably come his way. Best of all, he's figuring out that when life punches you in the face, you just get back on up. From the author of Defining Dulcie, comes a novel about new beginnings, the power of forgiveness, and the quirky people that make life interesting." If you enjoyed this funny, story of real kids working at fitting in to their everchanging world, read Defining Dulcie by this author which is in the Bookshare collection.
Rachel Takes the Lead (The Spyglass Sisterhood #2)
by Marilyn KayeThere's nothing four best friends with a magical spyglass can't handle...well, except maybe a lost dog, a school election, and overprotective parents. <p><p> Book Two of the Spyglass Sisterhood finds Ellie, Rachel, Kiara, and Alyssa back for another adventure. When the spyglass reveals an image of Rachel walking a dog, she knows it's pure fantasy. Her overprotective moms would never let her walk a dog alone, much less own one! To the dismay of her Spyglass Sisters, Rachel would rather avoid the whole thing all together. However, she can't avoid it for long when a lost dog follows her home. <p><p> Meanwhile, Kiara has secretly nominated Rachel to run for class president. In order to win, Rachel must find her voice to advocate for the change her classmates deserve--and maybe even the changes at home she deserves. <p><p> The New York Times best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this first book in the Spyglass Sisterhood series. Each girl will take a turn at the spyglass, confronting fears and sticking up for her peers.
Rachel's Roses
by Ferida WolffRachel Berger needs twenty-five cents to make her dream come true. But for Rachel, twenty-five cents is a fortune--and she's running out of time.Third-grader Rachel Berger longs to be different. At the very least, she'd like to be set apart from her copycat little sister, Hannah. The second Rachel spots the glass rose buttons at Mr. Solomon's button shop, her heart stops. They'll be the perfect, unique touch on the skirt her mother is making her for Rosh Hashanah. There's just one problem: Rachel can't afford them. With her focus set on earning enough to buy them before the holiday, will Rachel lose sight of what's really important?Themes of sisterhood, sibling rivalry, and strong family values are organically woven in to this charmingly illustrated chapter book set on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the early twentieth century.
Rachel's Tears: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott
by Beth NimmoThe Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. In December 1999, we learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. Now her parents talk about Rachel's life and how they have found meaning in their daughter's martyrdom in the aftermath of the school shooting. Rachel's Tears comes from a heartfelt need to celebrate this young girl's life, to work through the grief and the questions of a nation, and to comfort those who have been touched by violence in our schools today. Using excerpts and drawings from Rachel's own journals, her parents offer a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy and provide a vision of hope for preventing youth violence across the nation.
Rachel's Valentine Crush
by Angela DarlingWhen a crush goes both ways, it's the sweetest thing. Rachel has had a secret crush on Brody--the cute, sweet guy from her church choir--for a while now. But when Brody becomes a famous pop star and leaves school to go on tour, he becomes the object of "every" girl's crush. Rachel is happy for Brody, but she's also a little heartbroken that things between them might never be the same. But when Brody releases a new song about his own secret crush, some of the lyrics make Rachel think that maybe, just maybe, Brody is singing about her. Could it be? Rachel is about to find out--along with every other girl at school--when Brody returns home on Valentine's Day to give a concert and reveal the identity of his secret crush.
Rachel's Valentine Crush
by Angela DarlingWhen a crush goes both ways, it's the sweetest thing!Rachel has had a secret crush on Brody--the cute, sweet guy from her church choir--for a while now. But when Brody becomes a famous pop star and leaves school to go on tour, he becomes the object of every girl's crush. Rachel is happy for Brody, but she's also a little heartbroken that things between them might never be the same. But when Brody releases a new song about his own secret crush, some of the lyrics make Rachel think that maybe, just maybe, Brody is singing about her. Could it be? Rachel is about to find out--along with every other girl at school--when Brody returns home on Valentine's Day to give a concert and reveal the identity of his secret crush!
Racing Against Hate: The Story of Marshall Taylor (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Michele Spirn Chuck PyleA World Champion Cyclist In the early 1900s, Marshall Taylor was an international cycling star. But as an African-American rider competing against white riders, Taylor also had to battle prejudice while he pedaled his way to victory. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Racing Fear (SideStreets #1)
by Jacqueline Guest"Racing Fear" is an action-packed ride that takes a hard look at the selling of prescription drugs.
Racing Hearts (Sweet Valley High #9)
by Kate WilliamLove on the run... Roger Barrett has always had a hopeless crush on glamorous, wealthy Lila Fowler. The only attention Lila ever pays to him, though, is to make fun of him in front of her friends. But why shouldn't she, he thinks. After all, he's clumsy and shy and works secretly as a janitor after school. When Roger wins the qualifying heat for a big race, he becomes a school celebrity overnight. And to his surprise, even Lila starts to chase after him. But Roger knows if he runs in the race finals, he'll lose his job. Will Lila still notice him when he's no longer a star?
Racing Image (Thoroughbred #46)
by Joanna CampbellWill Image ever behave herself on the track? Melanie Graham's dream has come true -- a chance to ride Perfect Image in her first race. Image has been running great, and it looks like they may even have a shot at winning some big-time races. But Melanie and the black filly's trainers have forgotten how unpredictable Image can be. When she's disqualified from her first race, they wonder if she has the temperament to race at all. How will Melanie prove that with a little special treatment, this very special filly can make it all the way to the Triple Crown?
Racing Manhattan
by Terence BlackerIn a cheering and relatable story of adversity overcome, an outcast teen coaxes a defiant Thoroughbred back into the thrill of competition. Alone in the world, Jay Barton is a teenage misfit with nothing much going for her besides an extraordinary talent for understanding racehorses and riding them like a pro. When, in a desperate attempt to escape her shifty, opportunistic uncle, she leaves home to work in a racing stable, Jay forms a bond with a beautiful gray mare named Manhattan — brilliant, misunderstood, dangerous, and heading for racing's scrap heap. Recognizing a fellow misfit, Jay fights to give Manhattan one last opportunity to show that she’s the champion she was born to be. Together they face a world of prejudice and cruelty, fighting back the only way they know how — by becoming the best.
Racing Parker (Thoroughbred #33)
by Joanna CampbellDon't miss the exciting adventures of a new generation of Thoroughbred horses and riders at Whitebrook Farm!A reckless decision. . . Christina Reese is confident that her horse, Sterling, is ready for higher jumps. But Christina's trainer, Mona, won't let her move up to training level. Christina feels as if she and Sterling are being held back unfairly. The Christina meets Parker Townsend. If he can handle training level, then why can't she? Maybe Christina lacks experience, but Sterling has talent to spare. They're a perfect match! How far will Christina go to prove she's as good as Parker?