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

★ “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.

Author: Rebecca Donnelly
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250828538
Language: English