Picture book · Nonfiction
Mario and the Hole in the Sky
Elizabeth Rusch; illustrated by Teresa Martinez
About the book
The story of Mexican chemist Mario Molina, whose research on CFCs helped lead to action to protect the ozone layer.
Reading notes
A picture-book biography that connects science to environmental action.
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Book details
- Author
- Elizabeth Rusch
- Illustrator
- Teresa Martinez
- First published
- 2019
- Suggested ages
- Ages 6–10 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Best read aloud
- Topics
- climate, scientists, hispanic heritage
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9781623541866 · Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated, 2020 · paperback
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
Metadata verified against Open Library on 2026-11-11. Other editions and formats exist; ISBNs differ by edition.
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