Rachel Ignotofsky

Rachel Ignotofsky is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. Rachel grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. After graduating from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, she began creating illustrations that make learning exciting. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature! For more, visit her at rachelignotofskydesign.com.

At this time, we are able to offer signing and personalization on preorders for Rachel's upcoming release, What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon, as well as any of her previous work up until the September 5th release. 

10% of the proceeds from all preorders of What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon will go to World Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit chosen by Rachel Ignotofsky. 

What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?: And Other Questions About Moths & Butterflies By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593176573
Availability: Available for Pre-Order
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

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.


What's Inside A Flower?: And Other Questions About Science & Nature By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780593176481
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Dragonfly Books - February 14th, 2023

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


The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781984857422
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Ten Speed Press - May 17th, 2022

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.


Women in Art (Women in Series) By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593377666
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - October 12th, 2021

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


Women in Science: Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World (Women in Series) By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593377642
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - June 22nd, 2021

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


Women in Sports: Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Series) By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593377659
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - June 22nd, 2021

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


Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World (Women in Science) By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780399580437
Availability: Available to Order
Published: Ten Speed Press - September 10th, 2019

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


The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems By Rachel Ignotofsky Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780399580413
Availability: At the Store Now
Published: Ten Speed Press - September 18th, 2018

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.