Silent Spring by Rachel CarsonApril 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Biologist, Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, published in 1962 helped raise the consciousness of the staggering effect chemicals have on the environment and spurred the creation of the environmental movement. Carson’s book provides the non-technical reader with scientific information and examples that paved the way to a clear understanding of what can happen if nature is assaulted by mankind’s unchecked use of science to control our environment. Both Random House and National Review included Silent Spring in their top 100 books of the Twentieth Century. Jimmy Carter selected this book for the July 1994 Boys Life magazine survey for “Favorite Books of Famous Men”. Carson’s book The Sense of Wonder with its wonderful photographs illustrating earth's many faces would be a great choice if you would like to share this pioneer's work with children. Don’t forget Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day, another wonderful opportunity to practice sustainable environmental stewardship.
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