Change Is in the Air: The Hidden Discoveries of Eunice Newton Foote, the First Climate Scientist - Donnelly, Rebecca
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¿ "A decidedly tardy tribute to a brilliant 19th-century scientist and suffragist...A nuanced portrait of a woman who was ahead of her times in more ways than one." -Kirkus, starred review This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing. In an era when few women practiced science, Eunice Newton Foote dared to search for answers to a mystery that no one else had solved. A visionary scientist, suffragist, and mother, Eunice conducted a groundbreaking experiment that uncovered the first clues about global warming.…mehr

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¿ "A decidedly tardy tribute to a brilliant 19th-century scientist and suffragist...A nuanced portrait of a woman who was ahead of her times in more ways than one." -Kirkus, starred review This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing. In an era when few women practiced science, Eunice Newton Foote dared to search for answers to a mystery that no one else had solved. A visionary scientist, suffragist, and mother, Eunice conducted a groundbreaking experiment that uncovered the first clues about global warming. Defying the limitations society placed on her, she boldly pursued her hypothesis, paving the way for our modern understanding of climate change. With captivating text and vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous biography sheds light on the long-overlooked story of a revolutionary woman in STEM.
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Rebecca Donnelly was born in England and has lived in California, Florida, and New Mexico. She has an MA in Humanities and a Master's in Library and Information Science. She is the author of many best-loved books for children, including Cats Are a Liquid (nominated for the Mewbery Award), How Slippery Is a Banana Peel?, and Super Spaghetti. Her debut middle-grade novel, How to Stage a Catastrophe, was an Indies Introduce/Kids' Indie Next pick. Rebecca lives in and writes from northern New York.