Rachel Ignotofsky

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About Rachel Ignotofsky

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times Best Selling author and illustrator, based in California. She grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2011.

Rachel works for herself and spends all day and night drawing, writing and learning as much as she can. Rachel is a published author with 10 Speed Press and is always thinking up new ideas. Check out her books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, Women In Science, Women in Art, and Women In Sports.

Her work is inspired by history and science. She believes that illustration is a powerful tool that can make learning exciting. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible. Rachel hopes to use her work to spread her message about scientific literacy and feminism.

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Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World 26 Jul, 2016

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “wittily illustrated [and] accessible volume” (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.

“The must-read, girl-power STEM book.”—InStyle

It’s a scientific fact: Women rock! This fascinating, educational collection features 50 illustrated portraits of trailblazing women in STEM throughout history. Full of striking, singular art, Women in Science also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include such pioneers as primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more!

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The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems 18 Sep, 2018

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.

Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.

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The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World 17 May, 2022

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.

“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library

Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other?

Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators—from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee—and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.

This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again!

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Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World (Women in Science) 10 Sep, 2019

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science

“A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator

Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo.

Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating book celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.

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What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?: And Other Questions About Moths & Butterflies 5 Sep, 2023

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!

Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars.

Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects similarities and differences, and their awestrucking metamorphosis!

Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about butterflies and moths in this nonfiction picture book series.

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Women in Art (Women in Series) 12 Oct, 2021

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Art comes to the youngest readers in board format!

Highlighting the creative contributions of female artists, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for younger readers, to give young creators the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of art.

The collection features diverse women creating a wide array of artistic mediums who paved the way for the next generation of artists. The perfect gift for fans of Rachel Ignotofsky's other board books and buyers of Dream Big, Little One and A Is for Awesome!

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Women in Science: Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World (Women in Series) 22 Jun, 2021

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The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format!

Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science.

The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!

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Women in Sports: Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Series) 22 Jun, 2021

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format!

Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports.

The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!

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What's Inside A Flower?: And Other Questions About Science & Nature 2 Feb, 2021

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower.

Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.

In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.

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Unser verblüffender Planet Erde: So verstehst du unsere Welt (German Edition) 18 Mar, 2019

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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Eine bunt illustrierte Reise um die Welt – von Korallenriffen über Wüsten und Regenwälder hin zu der unendlichen Weite der Savanne. Rachel Ignotofsky veranschaulicht in ihrem neuen Buch die Ökosysteme der Erde mithilfe von Kunst, aufwendigen Karten und Infografiken und zeigt nicht nur, wie unser Planet funktioniert, sondern auch wie wir ihn schützen können. Naturliebhaber und Tierfreunde jedes Alters werden dieses wunderbare Buch lieben und unser Zuhause, die Erde, neu verstehen.

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Furchtlose Frauen, die nach den Sternen greifen: 50 Portraits faszinierender Wissenschaftlerinnen (German Edition) 6 Aug, 2018

by Rachel Ignotofsky

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Frauen können alles erreichen!
Vulkane erforschen, mit Gorillas leben, ins All fliegen – mit ihren einzigartigen Fähigkeiten, ihrem Mut und ihrem Wissensdrang sind die 50 außergewöhnlichen Frauen, die Rachel Ignotofsky in spannenden Porträts vorstellt, eine Inspiration für alle Frauen und Mädchen.
Der wundervoll illustrierte New York Times-Bestseller feiert die Erfolge von Frauen wie Jane Goodall oder Marie Curie, die – allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz – den Weg geebnet haben für die nächste Generation von Ingenieurinnen, Biologinnen, Mathematikerinnen, Ärztinnen und vielen mehr – und zeigt so, dass jeder seine Träume verwirklichen kann, solange man an sich selbst glaubt.

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Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science) 18 Jul, 2017

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A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.

“This is one of the books we’ve been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced.”—Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscaster

Women for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes in more than forty sports, including well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee.

Women in Sports also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about, such as muscle anatomy, a timeline of women’s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women’s teams. This beautiful and inspiring book celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today’s athletes.

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