1. Under the Sea-Wind (1941): This was her first book and explored the lives of marine creatures in the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The Sea Around Us (1951): A bestseller that brought the wonders of the ocean to a wide audience and won her the National Book Award.
3. The Edge of the Sea (1955): A follow-up to "The Sea Around Us", this book focused on the intertidal zone and the creatures that inhabit it.
4. Silent Spring (1962): This landmark work documented the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment, ultimately leading to the banning of DDT and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Carson also wrote numerous articles for magazines such as "The Atlantic Monthly" and "Audubon".