Illus. in full color. An unusual pet chicken that enjoys jogging and going to the movies wreaks havoc on the family she lives with. "This can be read independently by second to third graders. The story is swift moving, involves readers quickly, and is filled with warmth and humor. A good addition to the easy-reading section of both public and school libraries."-- "School Library Journal.
Rachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl she loved being outside, always exploring and wanting to know more about the universe. As an adult Rachel wrote books about what she loved--including Silent Spring, a book that changed the world. Amy Ehrlich's lucid and loving prose, complemented by Wendell Minor's luminous paintings, tells a memorable story of the power of…