Elizabeth Rusch

A little girl discovers all sorts of artistic possibilities when she has to go a day without crayons.

Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.

Big kids Anna and Oliver give young readers the inside scoop on what to expect when a new baby is expected. 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 humor, and even tips for parents on how to help kids thrive when the new baby arrives.

Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World's Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio -- all resulted from...

An account of the work of volcanologists Andy Lockhart, John Pallister, and their team describes their life-risking efforts to investigate dangerous volcanoes that pose threats to more than one billion people worldwide.

Features the true stories of more than twenty young activists doing things to make the world a better place.

"The northern lights, also called auroras, are gorgeous displays of color that illuminate the night sky. Inspired by the authors' own experiences and rendered in stunning color paintings, A Search for the Northern Lights brings the reader along on a parent-child journey as they learn about auroras and how to find them and marvel at the many wonders of nature. A helpful guide is also included for those hoping to catch their own glimpse of the incredible...

Compelling and timely, award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch's The Twenty-One tells the gripping inside story of the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States of America. The Twenty-One is for readers of Christina Soontornvat's All Thirteen, fans of Steve Sheinkin's books, and anyone interested in the environment and climate change, as well as youth activism, politics and government, and the law. From severe flooding...

A fresh picture book of simple but surprising exploration of the art, science, and emotion of color. This mindful meditation encourages children to see the world differently. Colors don't exist. The sky is not blue. The grass is not green. A violet is not even violet. But color still plays an important role in our lives. Color can be a signal, as in a traffic light. It can be a call for help, like a life jacket. It can help us stand out or blend...