Footeprint

Coming February 10, 2026. Pre-order today! Footeprint Eunice Newton Foote at the Dawn of Climate Science and Women's Rights By: Lindsay H. Metcalf A fascinating novel-in-verse for young adults capturing the discoveries of Eunice Foote, a remarkable woman in science WAY ahead of her time. Discover the extraordinary life and work of Eunice Newton Foote: The woman who identified carbon dioxide as a cause of climate change in 1856 (!) when most people preferred that women be seen rather than heard. This lightly fictionalized novel-in-verse account finally gives her the credit she deserves for her groundbreaking work. Eunice’s most important discovery was recognizing the effect of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere: a warming planet. But in a society driven by coal, kerosene, and crude oil, Eunice’s warnings went unheeded. After all, who would listen to a woman—especially a woman known to consort with suffragists? From the Seneca Falls Convention to the halls of the US Patent Office in Washington, DC, Eunice Newton Foote blazed a trail for independence and inquiry. Today Eunice’s discoveries feel ever more prescient. She knew that reliance on fossil fuels would have a devastating effect. Today she is finally receiving the credit she deserves. Perfect for teenagers interested in STEM and the Age of Steam. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Onward D-39 [TABS] Look Inside Downloadables Download the Cover Author & Illustrator Lindsay H. Metcalf, author Lindsay H. Metcalf grew up on a Kansas farm and is the coeditor of the poetry anthologies No Voice Too Small and No World Too Big, as well as author of Indoor Farm, Outdoor Farm; Beatrix Potter, Scientist; and Farmers Unite! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices. An experienced journalist, Lindsay has covered a variety of changemakers as a reporter, editor, and columnist for the Kansas City Star and other news outlets. Read more about Lindsay. Awards & Honors Coming soon! Editorial Reviews Coming soon! Details Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-62354-633-5 Ages: 12 and up Page count: 304 51/2 x 81/4 Publication date: February 10, 2026 [/TABS]