Elizabeth Rusch facts for kids

Elizabeth Rusch is an American author who writes books and articles for children and young adults. She is known for her many non-fiction books that explore exciting science topics. She also writes fun fiction stories.

Elizabeth Rusch has written about many different subjects. These include volcanology (the study of volcanoes) and the life of Maria Anna Mozart, who was a talented musician. She has also written fiction books like A Day with No Crayons and the graphic novel Muddy Max: The Mystery of Marsh Creek.

Her books have won many awards. Some of these include the Oregon Spirit Award, the Oregon Book Award, and being named a Best Book of the Year by places like Kirkus and the New York Public Library. Her books are often recognized for their great science content, earning awards like the NSTA Outstanding Science Tradebook and Best STEM Trade Book. She studied at Duke University. Elizabeth Rusch has written over 15 books and more than a hundred articles for young people and adults.

Books for Children

Elizabeth Rusch has written many interesting books for young readers. Here are some of them:

• Generation Fix: Young Ideas for a Better World (2002, 2008): This book shares inspiring ideas from young people who are making the world a better place.
• Girls' Tennis: Conquering the Court (2007): A book about playing tennis.
• A Day With No Crayons (2007): A fun picture book about a day without crayons.
• The Planet Hunter: The Story Behind What Happened to Pluto (2007): This book tells the story of how Pluto was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet.
• Will It Blow? Become a Volcano Detective at Mount St. Helens (2007): Learn about volcanoes and how scientists study them, focusing on Mount St. Helens.
• The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity (2012): Discover the amazing journey of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars. This book was even nominated for an award!
• Volcano Rising (2013): Another exciting book about volcanoes.
• Electrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World (2013): Learn about the brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla and his work with electricity.
• Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives (2013): Explore the science of volcanoes and how scientists work to keep people safe.
• The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans (2014): This book looks at how we might use the power of ocean waves for energy.
• Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World (2017): Find out about asteroids and how scientists are working to protect Earth from potential impacts.
• Ready, Set . . . Baby! (2017): A book about babies.
• The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano (2017): Discover the story of the person who invented the piano.
• Avalanche Dog Heroes: Piper and Friends Learn to Search the Snow (2018): Read about brave dogs trained to rescue people from avalanches.