Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet
by Elizabeth Rusch and Teresa Martínez • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
21 Total Resources 9 Awards 5 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2018
Word Count 2,088
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 195545, 0.5 AR Points
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- Subject Headings
- Nobel Prize winners
- Chemists
- Air--Pollution--Juvenile literature
- Atmospheric ozone--Juvenile literature
- Ozone layer depletion--Juvenile literature
- Atmospheric ozone
- Pollution
- Chemists--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology
- Ozone layer depletion
- Nobel Prize winners--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Air
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Molina, Mario J.--Juvenile literature
- Molina, Mario J
- Lists With This Book
- Sample: CKLA Grade 5 - Chemical Matter
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Elizabeth Rusch
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Reading Comprehension Questions from Mommy Maestra
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Lesson Plan from National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
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Kool-Aid Chemistry from Patricia Newman
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Book Readings 1

Complete Video Reading narrated by Elizabeth Rusch
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Awards & Distinctions 9

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Science Selection, 2020

Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2023
Selection, 2020

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Winner, 2020

Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2023
Winner, 2020

Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Commended, 2020

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2020

Cook Prize, 2012-2023
Winner, 2020

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Science Selection, 2019
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