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Change Is in the Air: The Hidden Discoveries of Eunice Newton Foote, the First Climate Scientist

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In an era when few women practised 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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing.

This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing.

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In an era when few women practised 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.

Change Is in the Air: The Hidden Discoveries of Eunice Newton Foote, the First Climate Scientist by Rebecca Donnelly invites readers to explore Eunice's incredible journey and contributions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250828538

Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Henry Holt & Company Inc

Illustration: 4c

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by MercΓ¨ LΓ³pez

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Rebecca Donnelly is the author of several books for young readers, including the middle-grade nonfiction title Total Garbage: A Messy Dive into Trash, Waste, and Our World and the Green Earth Award-longlisted title Green Machine: The Slightly Gross Truth about Turning Your Food Scraps into Green Energy. She has an MA in Humanities and a Master's in She holds master's degrees in the Humanities and Library and Information Science. When she's not writing or researching, she's probably hiking somewhere or baking something. rebeccadonnellywrites.com Mercè López is a children's book illustrator based in Mallorca, Spain. Her earliest memories are with a paint brush or pen in her hands while spending time with her sisters. Born and raised in Barcelona, Mercè studied illustration at Llotja Art School. Since then, she has contributed her art to a wide array of titles, reaching from Spanish to other International Publishers. Mercè's most recent work can be seen in Ben Feller's Big Problems, Little Problems, as well as Irene Latham's The Mistakes That Made Us. mercelopez.com

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