RACHEL: THE STORY OF RACHEL CARSON By Amy Ehrlich, Illustrated by Wendell Minor

Her name was Rachel. At night she would lay awake thinking about the mystery and beauty of the universe--always wanting to explore and know more. When Rachel grew up, she wrote a book that changed the world. Amy Ehrlich's lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor's luminous paintings, tells a story of the power of the word, the power of the individual, and the importance of following your heart. 31 pages. Hardcover.