Jill, M. S. W. Freedman's Books

In this title, examine the life of courageous environmentalist and author of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson. Readers will enjoy digging into Carson's personal story, beginning with her childhood writing stories and exploring the Allegheny River near her home in Pennsylvania. Students can trace Carson's success, from her education at PCW and Woods Hole to her roles with the Bureau of Fisheries and the FWS, before her writing career took hold. Engaging text and photos offer insight on topics such as marine biology, pesticide use, and the birth of the EPA. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A brief biography which discusses the personal life and golf career of Michelle Wie.

This biography introduces readers to Newbery Medal and Carnegie Medal winning author Sharon Creech. Her books include Absolutely Normal Chaos, Walk Two Moons, Ruby Holler, and Love That Dog. Readers will learn about her childhood and college days in Ohio, her move to London, England, and how her life and family influence her award-winning titles. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Creech's childhood, education, and life as an author. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Highlights the life and career of the children's author of such books as "Because of Winn-Dixie" and "The Tale of Despereaux.

Traces the life of the hearing-impaired woman who became the first Miss America with a disability.

Book's by Jill, M. S. W. Freedman

Rachel Carson: Extraordinary Environmentalist

Rachel Carson: Extraordinary Environmentalist

Michelle Wie

Michelle Wie

Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech

Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo

Heather Whitestone

Heather Whitestone

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