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Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson
Writer Sandra Nickel and illustrator Helena Perez Garcia’s Breaking Through the Clouds is an inspiring picture book biography about the meteorologist whose discoveries helped us understand how weather works.
When Joanne Simpson (1923–2010) was a girl, she sailed her boat beneath the puffy white clouds of Cape Cod. As a pilot, she flew her plane so high, its wings almost touched them. And when World War II began and Joanne moved to the University of Chicago, a professor asked her to teach Air Force officers about those very clouds and the weather-changing winds. As soon as the war ended, Joanne decided to seriously study the clouds she had grown to love so much. Her professors laughed. They told her to go home. They told her she was no longer needed. They told her, “No woman ever got a doctorate in meteorology. And no woman ever will.”
But Joanne was stubborn. She sold her boat. She flew her last flight. She saved her money so that she could study clouds. She worked so hard and discovered so much that—despite what the professors said—she received a doctorate in meteorology. She was the first woman in the world to do so.
Breaking Through the Clouds tells the story of a trailblazing scientist whose discoveries about clouds and how they work changed everything we know about weather today.
When Joanne Simpson (1923–2010) was a girl, she sailed her boat beneath the puffy white clouds of Cape Cod. As a pilot, she flew her plane so high, its wings almost touched them. And when World War II began and Joanne moved to the University of Chicago, a professor asked her to teach Air Force officers about those very clouds and the weather-changing winds. As soon as the war ended, Joanne decided to seriously study the clouds she had grown to love so much. Her professors laughed. They told her to go home. They told her she was no longer needed. They told her, “No woman ever got a doctorate in meteorology. And no woman ever will.”
But Joanne was stubborn. She sold her boat. She flew her last flight. She saved her money so that she could study clouds. She worked so hard and discovered so much that—despite what the professors said—she received a doctorate in meteorology. She was the first woman in the world to do so.
Breaking Through the Clouds tells the story of a trailblazing scientist whose discoveries about clouds and how they work changed everything we know about weather today.
48 pages, Hardcover
Published March 8, 2022
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Sandra Nickel
8 books62 followersSandra Nickel is an award-winning author of picture books. She holds a Master of Fine Arts and has presented workshops on writing for children and young adults throughout Europe and the United States. She is honored to be the winner of a Christopher Award, the winner of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Crystal Kite Award, a finalist for the Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction for Younger Readers, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection honoree, and a Charlotte Huck Award Recommended author.
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February 20, 2022
This is a fascinating picture book biography of the first woman to receive a doctorate of meteorology, Joanne Simpson (and who later became the president of the American Meteorological Society). It is a celebration of ingenuity and science, but also a story of perseverance and bravery. Joanne Simpson is not a name I knew before reading this, but I'm fascinated by her work.
The illustrations in this are just perfection. I love the color palette and the few imaginative scenes juxtaposed with the everyday ones. The narrative overall flows nicely; however, I found the beginning to be a bit jarring especially considering this is a book for children. The first few pages highlight Joanne's mother's harsh words and icy parenting style. I'm sure this is a reality of her life and the intention is to give voice to her strength of character. I just wish the beginning had more of a positive tone, especially because readers likely do not know Joanne's full story.
Overall I think this is a great biography of a woman worth knowing about, and interestingly covers the science of meteorology in an age-appropriate way.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book via Blue Slip Media. Opinions are my own.
The illustrations in this are just perfection. I love the color palette and the few imaginative scenes juxtaposed with the everyday ones. The narrative overall flows nicely; however, I found the beginning to be a bit jarring especially considering this is a book for children. The first few pages highlight Joanne's mother's harsh words and icy parenting style. I'm sure this is a reality of her life and the intention is to give voice to her strength of character. I just wish the beginning had more of a positive tone, especially because readers likely do not know Joanne's full story.
Overall I think this is a great biography of a woman worth knowing about, and interestingly covers the science of meteorology in an age-appropriate way.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book via Blue Slip Media. Opinions are my own.
March 9, 2022
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Hello, friends! Our book today is Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson, written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia, a enthralling tale of a groundbreaking and sky-shaking scientist.
A difficult childhood often sent young Joanne Simpson out on boats (and eventually, up in planes) to find solace and serenity. It was during these early explorations that she found her love of clouds, and her fascination with the science of meteorology. Proving herself to be an apt student of the field, she was hired during World War II to teach weather officers about flight conditions. Yet when the war ended and Joanne expressed an interest in earning a PhD in meteorology (which would make her the first woman to ever do so), her male professors and peers laughed at her and her studies of cloud formations. But Joanne’s passion and intellect would not be determined by the voices of others, and she went on to show that clouds, like women, are more powerful than anyone had yet realized.
Absolutely fantastic. This unapologetically feminist look at Simpson’s life’s work, which revolutionized the way weather was understood and predicted, is an unexpectedly powerful read. Much of this comes from Nickel’s evocative yet informational text and Garcia’s gorgeous gouache illustrations, which take the factual events of Simpson’s life and add to them a spirit of dreaming and determination that the scientist embodied. It’s a little disappointing how often male figures have to intervene in order to promote Simpson’s success; however, the delicate yet honest treatment of her relationship with an emotionally-abusive mother is appreciated, as most picture book biographies can gloss over or omit these types of real-life issues when readers may be dealing with similar ones themselves. The length is best for older elementary readers, but JJ really liked this one, especially the artwork. A stirring and inspirational story of a lesser-known feminist icon, and we loved it. Baby Bookworm approved!
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by a representative of the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
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March 7, 2022
Who among us hasn't spent time as a child laying in the grass, looking up at the sky and gazing at the clouds floating by? I know I have and so did young Joanne Simpson. For Joanne, the cloud watching offered an a respite from her mother's cold, harsh words, criticizing her for being so stubborn. But, it was that stubbornness that carried Joanne through to achieve her dream of studying clouds. Attending college at the University of Chicago finally gave her a real escape from her mother, and just before WWII, famed meteorologist Carl-Gustaf Rossby arrived in the US and taught Joanne enough about weather to allow her to teach officers about it for the war effort.
After the war, Joanne wanted to study more about clouds but she was laughed at by the men at the university. Clouds weren't really that important. In fact, Rossby even told her to go home, saying "No woman ever got a doctorate in meteorology. And no woman ever will." But Joanne was stubborn. She continued to study clouds, discovering some surprising properties about them. Finally, after presenting her finding to the professors at the university, Joanne had indeed earned a doctorate of meteorology, the first woman to do so.
Returning home to Wood's Hole, Massachusetts, Joanne continued to study clouds, discovering more and more surprising things about them. Unafraid, she would fly under, over and through all kinds of clouds, including the scary cumulonimbi clouds filling with gusting winds and rain, eventually coming to understand the power of these massive clouds.
Joanne continued to work and study clouds for the rest of her life. And eventually, even Rossby knowledged her work as valuable, and giving her access to his massive computer.
This picture book biography for older readers is a fascinating and inspiring look at the life of Joanne Simpson. Faced with all kinds of negativity that might have prevented someone a little less stubborn from achieving their dreams, Joanne is a shining example of determination and persistence. In other words, stubbornness.
One of the things I really liked about the way Joanne's life was presented were the many weather related metaphors that the author used. It's a wonderful way to get kids to understand not just metaphors, but also a topic about which they may have no other knowledge. For example: "By the time Joanne was ten, she had learned her mother's words could be icier that the coldest winds."
Nickel's text is accompanied by detailed layered and textured gouache illustrations, some full page, other spot images, but all done in a complimenting brightly colored palette.
Back matter consists of an Author's Noted, accompanied by photographs of Joanne Simpson at work, a Selected Bibliography and a Timeline of Joanne Simpson's Life.
After the war, Joanne wanted to study more about clouds but she was laughed at by the men at the university. Clouds weren't really that important. In fact, Rossby even told her to go home, saying "No woman ever got a doctorate in meteorology. And no woman ever will." But Joanne was stubborn. She continued to study clouds, discovering some surprising properties about them. Finally, after presenting her finding to the professors at the university, Joanne had indeed earned a doctorate of meteorology, the first woman to do so.
Returning home to Wood's Hole, Massachusetts, Joanne continued to study clouds, discovering more and more surprising things about them. Unafraid, she would fly under, over and through all kinds of clouds, including the scary cumulonimbi clouds filling with gusting winds and rain, eventually coming to understand the power of these massive clouds.
Joanne continued to work and study clouds for the rest of her life. And eventually, even Rossby knowledged her work as valuable, and giving her access to his massive computer.
This picture book biography for older readers is a fascinating and inspiring look at the life of Joanne Simpson. Faced with all kinds of negativity that might have prevented someone a little less stubborn from achieving their dreams, Joanne is a shining example of determination and persistence. In other words, stubbornness.
One of the things I really liked about the way Joanne's life was presented were the many weather related metaphors that the author used. It's a wonderful way to get kids to understand not just metaphors, but also a topic about which they may have no other knowledge. For example: "By the time Joanne was ten, she had learned her mother's words could be icier that the coldest winds."
Nickel's text is accompanied by detailed layered and textured gouache illustrations, some full page, other spot images, but all done in a complimenting brightly colored palette.
Back matter consists of an Author's Noted, accompanied by photographs of Joanne Simpson at work, a Selected Bibliography and a Timeline of Joanne Simpson's Life.
June 6, 2022
Breaking through the clouds by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia is a wonderful story about Joanne Simpson. Readers will learn about the amazing things Joanne has accomplished and what we use today that was from her findings. Sandra brilliantly weaves text and facts about clouds beautifully. And Helena’s illustrations will take you on a flight among the clouds. I’ve learned a lot about Joanne and clouds, and readers will too!
April 1, 2022
Hey, where were books like this when I was a kid - reading every single (probably outdated) weather book in my hometown public library, both juvenile and adult, some more than once? I would have LOVED to know that there were really females doing this work and succeeding. Oh well, born a few decades too late, I guess! But this is a great book - nice artwork and the story is simple, yet gets the important facts across.
February 15, 2022
This is one of those nonfiction stories you'll love to read again and again. Sandra Nickel has done a phenomenal job of taking a complicated topic and making it entertaining, inspiring and accessible to the youngest of readers. The illustrations are breathtaking, and the text will inspire all to look up. I highly recommend this book for all classrooms and home libraries.
July 23, 2022
Another fabulous picture book biography! This book brings to life the achievements of Joanne Simpson, a meteorologist who overcame sexism to study the clouds and make several important, fascinating discoveries about them. We see Simpson’s own personal love of the clouds, growing out of an otherwise frustrating childhood, we see her perseverance in the face of deeply obnoxious obstacles (men, mostly), and we get to learn what Simpson discovered in an accessible way that puts the focus on just how utterly cool it is (seriously, I did not know how cool clouds were until reading this!).
The illustrations have a retro feeling to them, both in terms of contents and color palette, that is fitting for this story of past discoveries that nevertheless still feel cutting-edge.
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The illustrations have a retro feeling to them, both in terms of contents and color palette, that is fitting for this story of past discoveries that nevertheless still feel cutting-edge.
Click here to see the full review on my blog!
September 2, 2022
A glowing achievement, both on the part of the author and that of the illustrator. Even today, in the "golden age" of picture book non-fiction, I still find so many biographical accounts written rather dryly. Not so with Nickel's lyrical prose, accompanied by Perez Garcia's stunningly rich illustrations. The author of THE STUFF OF STARS delivers yet another stirring account of a courageous and trailblazing woman--this time Joanne Simpson--who discovered that clouds are not just carried along by the wind but actually power it in their own dynamic way, and who opened up the field of meteorology to women. Here is a picture book biography for the eyes, ears, heart and mind!
April 17, 2022
I love learning about the women in our history that have broken through barriers to make it so we are where we are today with women’s rights, and there are so many and so many wonderful stories to tell–I am always so happy when I find a new one, and this one is a gem! Joanne Simpson is so kick butt! She not only broke barriers, she smashed them, jumped in a plane, and then broke through the clouds (hence the title!). It was so wonderful learning about her and how she stuck it to the men and showed what a phenomenal person she was.
Nickel does a fantastic job balancing Simpson’s story as a meteorologist with her story of the sexism she faced during her education and working. We learn about how she used the traits that others saw as negative, like stubbornness and focus, to take the world by storm. Along with the colorful, page-filling illustrations, this book is beautiful, educational, and inspiring.
Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=2...
Nickel does a fantastic job balancing Simpson’s story as a meteorologist with her story of the sexism she faced during her education and working. We learn about how she used the traits that others saw as negative, like stubbornness and focus, to take the world by storm. Along with the colorful, page-filling illustrations, this book is beautiful, educational, and inspiring.
Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=2...
March 17, 2022
Joanne Simpson escaped the harshness at home by spending time outside in her boat watching the clouds. As she grew older, she knew she wanted to learn more about the clouds and went to school to learn meteorology. But, she was told there was no chance a woman could get a doctorate in meteorology and there was no reason to be studying clouds. But, Joanne was stubborn and didn’t give up.
Her stubbornness was rewarded and eventually she was able to study the clouds and learned that they do have a purpose and can actually help meteorologists understand weather patterns and guide them in predicting the weather.
Joanne Simpson never gave up on her passion and didn’t let men intimidate her or destroy her dream. She eventually earned that doctorate and the respect of those who ignored her before. This brief biography teaches kids the importance of working hard on something you believe in, standing up for yourself, and never giving up.
An author’s note on Joanne Simpson, a bibliography for further research, and a timeline of Joanne’s life are all included at the end of the book. The next time your local meteorologist predicts rain or stormy weather, you have Joanne Simpson to thank for her perseverance in studying clouds and their connection to changing weather.
Her stubbornness was rewarded and eventually she was able to study the clouds and learned that they do have a purpose and can actually help meteorologists understand weather patterns and guide them in predicting the weather.
Joanne Simpson never gave up on her passion and didn’t let men intimidate her or destroy her dream. She eventually earned that doctorate and the respect of those who ignored her before. This brief biography teaches kids the importance of working hard on something you believe in, standing up for yourself, and never giving up.
An author’s note on Joanne Simpson, a bibliography for further research, and a timeline of Joanne’s life are all included at the end of the book. The next time your local meteorologist predicts rain or stormy weather, you have Joanne Simpson to thank for her perseverance in studying clouds and their connection to changing weather.
March 17, 2022
Inspiring! BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS is a story about the fascinating and determined life of Joanne Simpson, the first woman to receive of a doctorate in meteorology. Nickel’s accessible and engaging text paired with Garcia’s stunning illustrations will inspire readers – young and old. They will learn more about meteorology, the importance of clouds, and the life of a trailblazing scientist, who broke through numerous barriers to become an influential force in the field of meteorology. I highly recommend this book for library, school, and home!
March 16, 2022
An inspiring biography about a determined meteorologist whose discoveries helped us to learn about how clouds contribute to the weather.
Despite the gender barriers, Joanne Simpson was adamant and determined to break the barriers to achieve her dreams, and to prove her colleagues of her theories.
A wonderful story to inspire little readers (especially girls) and to prove that sky is the limit when it comes to achieving goals.
Despite the gender barriers, Joanne Simpson was adamant and determined to break the barriers to achieve her dreams, and to prove her colleagues of her theories.
A wonderful story to inspire little readers (especially girls) and to prove that sky is the limit when it comes to achieving goals.
May 30, 2022
This book is gorgeous. Even the table’s have detail with drawn in wood grain. The start is very abrupt. I actually turned back to check I hadn’t missed something between the title page and the first spread. Also kind of glosses over what’s clearly an abusive relationship with her mother but it is in the text so that’s good I suppose. Authors note, photos, selected bibliography, timeline. Loved this.
July 18, 2022
This book tells the story of Joanne Simpson-a woman of many things, but the first one ever to earn her doctorate in meteorology. Follow along through Joanne's life of push back from her mother to the many men that told her she couldn't and she proved she could. I read this with my 8yo who has had a love of hurricanes for a few years now. We both enjoyed learning about Joanne while discovering more information about clouds.
April 20, 2022
I'm always excited to read STEM books with female protagonists. A common thread that is portrayed well in Breaking Through the Clouds, is the adversity they face in male-dominated fields. I wasn't aware of Joanne Simpson's contributions to meteorology and found her journey fascinating. A great add to any library!
April 12, 2022
Sandra Nickel's BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS is a wonderful story of perseverance and believing in yourself. Joanne Simpson became the world's first female meteorologist because she refused to let go of her passion. Nickel's lyrical text is full of beautiful weather metaphors and Helena Perez Garcia's illustrations soar on the wind. An inspiring biography for the STEM-minded child.
March 30, 2022
What a beautiful and informative book! It's a great addition to any collection of women's history biographies. Colorful and sometimes stunningly surreal art accompany the text describing the persistence of this intelligent woman ahead of her time.
October 22, 2021
I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
April 26, 2022
This picture book biography is educational and inspiring, with understandable explanations of cloud science woven in with its biographical content. I found this very interesting and learned a lot.
May 13, 2022
A persistent young woman forges her way over many obstacles. Thanks to her we have today's weather reports and forecasts!
April 15, 2022
The first woman with a doctorate in meteorology, Joanne Simpson clearly was a groundbreaker and a determined, persistent individual. This picture book biography hints at her formative years with a judgmental mother; the narrative uses words such as "didn't much care" (unpaged), "icier" (unpaged), "harsh" (unpaged), and "silences grew stormier than the sea's worst squalls" (unpaged) to describe the woman's treatment of her daughter, to which Joanne simply sailed, flew or apparently ignored the veiled criticism. While this take on her growing up years may help the story, adding drama, it would be helpful to readers for the text to be a little more specific as there's little explanation for how she managed to survive such treatment and remain confident in her own abilities. Her childhood fascination with clouds led to her later research as she concluded that cumulus clouds have energy and power and could power the winds in the atmosphere. She even came up with a mathematical model depicting and predicting how clouds grow, which led to more accurate weather predictions. Succeeding against all the odds stacked against her, Joanne remained enamored with clouds and weather for her entire life, building her professional career around them and eventually receiving recognition and honors for her work. The gouache illustrations in this book give readers some idea of what Joanne Simpson must have been like while also featuring images of clouds. Even the endpapers feature sketches of different types of clouds, and an Author's Note provides more information about this scientist and her incredibly-detailed notebooks. I had never heard of her before, but hers is a story and a life sure to inspire others who face their own life challenges or naysayers. The book's title fits its contents well since life can be just as turbulent as the weather. From the perspective of 2022, it's hard to imagine that a woman who be denied the chance to study a certain topic or pursue a degree in a certain area just because she was a woman, but it's important to reflect on how much things have changed since then and how hard someone such as Joanne Simpson had to work to reach her goals and be taken seriously. Add this one to a classroom biography collection or one focused on strong women or groundbreakers.
March 14, 2023
When I watch the weather, no matter online or on TV, I don’t think twice when I see a female meteorologist. In fact, at least in my area, I’m quite certain the women outnumber the men. That wasn’t the case before Joanne Simpson, who in 1949 stubbornly fought for the right to become the first woman in the world to earn the title of doctor of meteorology. Unfortunately, even after earning the degree, because she was a woman, she didn’t have the respect of her fellow meteorologists. She was forced to continually fight for the freedom to conduct in depth research in the study of clouds, her area of expertise. Thanks to her persistence, she finally succeeded in breaking down the barriers and completed her cloud model. This study led to a new branch of science which helps scientists make the predictions we take for granted today: Will it be partly sunny today? Will we have snow showers in the afternoon? Will we have blue skies tomorrow?
Once again, a picture book biography introduces us to a little known, but inspirational figure in history. This story, describing how a woman’s determination and hard work earned her the right to make in depth studies of the effects of different types of clouds on our weather, will be motivational to kids dreaming of being a meteorologist, especially the girls. It is a perfect choice for Women’s History Month, STEM biographies and careers, and as an introduction to a unit on meteorology.
Thank you to Blue Slip Media for sharing the review copy of this book.
Once again, a picture book biography introduces us to a little known, but inspirational figure in history. This story, describing how a woman’s determination and hard work earned her the right to make in depth studies of the effects of different types of clouds on our weather, will be motivational to kids dreaming of being a meteorologist, especially the girls. It is a perfect choice for Women’s History Month, STEM biographies and careers, and as an introduction to a unit on meteorology.
Thank you to Blue Slip Media for sharing the review copy of this book.
March 24, 2022
Joanne Simpson refused to let the doubts of others stop her from following her passion for clouds. Coming from a difficult home life, Joanne learned early to flee to the outdoors for comfort. She learned to sail and fly at an early age. Despite assisting a skilled meteorologist, Carl-Gustar Rossby instruct soldiers heading to war about the weather, Rossby didn't think she could cut it as a meteorologist herself. No woman had ever done it. That didn't stop Simpson. She kept studying even when she was told that clouds weren't important enough to merit study. A year of dedicated work proved that clouds were far more influential and important in weather than previously thought. Simpson spent years not only studying clouds and advancing the science of meteorology but proving that women and science were not antithetical. I found it fascinating to read about Simpson's incredible work and determination as she faced off with men over not only her gender but her subject of interest. Like so many other great picture book biographies being published now, this one stands out for following a lesser known subject who refused to let circumstances dictate how she lived her life.
April 2, 2022
Very interesting! I had never heard of Simpson, and I enjoyed teaching snippets of meteorology to my middle school students. I wish I had known about her then. I was surprised to learn that cumulus clouds only lasted two hours. I had always assumed that they stayed together for hours on end as they floated from west to east in my area.
I just wish the book had included some additional information about her personal life. She was married three times and had three children, and at one time stated, "I am not convinced that either the position, rewards or achievements have been worth the cost. My personal and married life and child raising have surely suffered from the professional attainments I have achieved."
I just wish the book had included some additional information about her personal life. She was married three times and had three children, and at one time stated, "I am not convinced that either the position, rewards or achievements have been worth the cost. My personal and married life and child raising have surely suffered from the professional attainments I have achieved."
January 7, 2023
What a fascinating life! Simpson was a pioneering scientist who turned her childhood passion for weather charting and cloud watching into a profession, breaking the glass ceiling in the male-dominated field and engaging in pioneering research that made her the best meteorologist of her time and one of best of all time. The sophistication of the vocabulary renders this picture book biography more suitable for older, experienced readers. That said, the text thoughtfully shows how weather-related metaphors are often used to describe human emotions in everyday speech. Though competent, the illustrations don’t seem to capture the magnitude of Simpson’s lofty achievements.
May 6, 2023
Such a smart picture book by Sandra Nickel, well-paced and easy to follow, with something for all ages. Despite Joanne Simpson’s difficult upbringing and the prejudice against her as a woman in the fledgling scientific field of meteorology, she soars, powered by stubborn determination and a passionate love of her subject - clouds. What a super role model for any child and I learnt a thing or two as well. I did not know that clouds generated energy. I also loved the super colours and textures in Helena Perez Garcia’s brilliantly engaging illustrations. Perfect for growing inquisitive minds!
April 13, 2022
Breaking through the clouds start with a little girl staring up at the sky and ends with one of the most influential meteorologists of all time. The story of Joanne Simpson is inspiring for scientists everywhere. This book not only teaches us fun facts about clouds and the science of weather, but shows us that standing up for what you want pays off.
The illustrations in Breaking Through the Clouds are so perfectly done (the coffee cup page!).
Find a place for this one on your bookshelf!
The illustrations in Breaking Through the Clouds are so perfectly done (the coffee cup page!).
Find a place for this one on your bookshelf!
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March 4, 2022I loved this one! Such a great pb biography of an interesting person! Dr. Simpson was resilient, using the traits her mother found negative to achieve her life goals. The illustrations were excellent as well. This is an excellent addition to any library and a must-read for your budding meteorologists.
November 5, 2022
I loved this picture book about Joanne Simpson - what an inspiration! The well- written text marries perfectly with the wonderful illustrations, capturing the passion and inspiration of Joanne. As an adult, I learnt so much about clouds, so this is wonderful for children with an interest in the weather and an inspiration for young girls interested in STEM.
October 4, 2023
Interesting picture book biography about a woman I have never heard of, Joanne Simpson, who pioneered lots of information regarding clouds and their relationship to wind as well as the energy that clouds contain. I wanted the book to have more detail about those two aspects of clouds, but will look for a science title that will answer those questions.
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