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The true story of a Mario Molina, a Mexican-American scientist and modern-day hero who helped solve the ozone layer crisis of the 1980s

Mario grew up in Mexico City and as a child was curious about the hidden worlds he studied through a microscope. As a young man living in California, he discovered that chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which are used in millions of refrigerators and aerosol cans, were eating a hole in the ozone layer that protects the Earth. Mario had to alert the world...and fast!

Mario was awarded the Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story is a hope in the fight against global warming.

Spanish edition of Mario and the Hole in the Sky.

AUTHOR

Elizabeth Rusch

ILLUSTRATOR

Teresa Martinez

TRANSLATOR

Carlos E. Calvo

THEMES

Science · History · Heroes

PUBLISHER

Charlesbridge

PUBLISHED IN

2019

PRAISE

"Engaging illustrations and information presented in an easy-to-read format make this title an excellent addition to any Spanish-language nonfiction collection. An epilogue, compare-contrast chart, bibliography, time line, and an author’s note are included." [Booklist]