Mario and the Hole in the Sky

Mario and the Hole in the Sky tells the true story of Mario Molina, a Mexican American chemist who, as a curious boy in Mexico City, studied hidden worlds through a microscope and grew up to discover that CFCs used in everyday products were tearing a hole in Earth's protective ozone layer. Facing skepticism from the media and Congress, Mario and his colleagues fought to warn the world in time, and his work eventually earned him the Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is an inspiring choice for students because it shows how one scientist's determination helped solve a global environmental crisis, offering hope for tackling today's challenges like climate change.

Publishing Details

Author : Elizabeth Rusch

Illustrator : Teresa Martinez

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 9.1 x 11.0 inches

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: Science, STEM, Environment, About POC