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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Mario and the Hole in the Sky
By Elizabeth Rusch, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)
A scientist races to stop an environmental catastrophe threatening the planet's ozone layer.
40 pages· 1,485 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Mario Molina, a curious boy from Mexico City, grows into a pioneering scientist in California. He uncovers a hidden threat: CFCs are destroying the ozone layer. With the world at risk, Mario must act swiftly to avert disaster. His groundbreaking work not only saves the planet but also earns him a Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This true story of courage and innovation offers hope in the ongoing battle against global warming. Can one man's discovery change the fate of the Earth?
From the publisher
The true story of how Mexican-American scientist Mario Molina helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s and went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming. Full color.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,485
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 730L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.9
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 195545
Publication
- Published
- November 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Display type set in Neue Neueland TF by Treacyfaces. Text type set in Adobe Garamond Pro by Adobe System Incorporated.
- Illustration details
- The artwork was created digitally using Photoshop and a Wacom tablet.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580895811
- LCCN
- 2015026828
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