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Elizabeth Rusch
"A history of the more than 250 women who have played for the U.S. National Soccer Team and their battle for equal pay"--
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Elizabeth Rusch, Elizabeth Goss
"This concept picture book explores the art, science, and emotion of color, encouraging young readers to see the world differently"--
Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, and even the radio all resulted from Nikola Tesla’s inventions. Established biographer Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while artist Dominguez…
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An edge-of-your-seat adventure story about the relentless team who gave us our first in-depth look at the Martian landscape. Filled with awesome pictures from NASA and the author’s personal collection…
This is a non-fiction picture book illustrated with stunning photography that draws parallels between kids’ experiences in primary school and the training days of the avalanche rescue dogs of Crystal…
The inspiring true story of Gidget, a world champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are all devoted to charity…
America is the greatest democracy in the world…isn’t it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people…
From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating…
Geologists are transforming our understanding of the dangers earthquakes pose for the people in the Cascadia region–will there be a big one? And what can be done about it?
A thrilling addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series, The Mighty Mars Rovers tells the greatest space robot adventure of all time through the eyes - and heart…
The "inside story of the ongoing landmark lawsuit Juliana v. United States, brought against the US government by twenty-one young people"--
A stunning account of volcanologists Andy Lockhart, John Pallister, and their group of scientists who risk their lives, investigating deadly volcanoes that remain constant threats to people around the world.
America is the greatest democracy in the world... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young…
A fact-filled story about a little girl and an evergreen tree that grow up side by side. Perfect for anyone who loves the natural world–or wonders about the origins of…
This concept book introduces young children to the role of nothingness and negative space in their world –
Elizabeth Rusch,Guy Francis
This nonfiction picture book tells the story of astronomer Mike Brown, from his childhood to his growing curiosity about the solar system to his amazing discoveries. Full color.
In a fresh picture book/comic style, Ready, Set… Baby offers up a funny, loving, reassuring peek into life as a big brother or sister–with solid information, kid-friendly humour, and even…
Introduces the parts of a volcano and explains the ways in which volcanoes create new land, mountains, and islands where none existed before. Also provides specific examples, featuring volcanoes found…
Max may be the cleanest kid in the worldNhis neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what’s behind their mysterious fear of mud? After Max falls into a murky puddle…
Elizabeth Rusch,Tom Uhlman
oday, more than one billion people worldwide live in volcanic danger zones. In this riveting nonfiction book - filled with spectacular photographs and sidebars - Rusch reveals the perilous, adrenaline-fueled…
Elizabeth Rusch,Teresa Martinez
The true story of how Mexican-American scientist Mario Molina helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s and went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the…
When Liza’s mother takes away her beloved crayons, her world suddenly goes gray. How does the budding artist repond? She squirts her toothpaste angrily and stomps through mud puddles. Through…
Translation of: Mario and the hole in the sky.
Award-winning biographer Elizabeth Rusch and two-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Marjorie Priceman team up to tell the inspiring story of the invention of the world’s most popular instrument: the piano.
Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes–and hit our planet in them, too. But what happens if a catastrophically large one approaches earth? By looking on the ground at historical…
Learn how glaciers grow, shrink, and move, shaping the world around them.
Una historia real sobre un cientaifico contemporaaneo que salvao la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente –
Elizabeth Rusch,Izzi Rusch
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Elizabeth Rusch,Mike Lawrence, Aut
Max may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world–his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what’s behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in…
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Will It Blow? explores the science behind Mount St.Helen’s eruptions and the world of volcanology, and shows children to how do their own sleuthing to determine when and if the…
