Elizabeth Rusch

The story of the two robot vehicles, Spirit and Opportunity, that were sent to explore Mars, lasting far past their projected lives of 3 months and sending back invaluable images of the environmentally hostile planet.

"From severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently--and severely--than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families. In the ongoing landmark case Juliana vs. United States, twenty-one young plaintiffs claim that the government's support of the fossil-fuel industry is actively...

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...

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

About earth movement and plate tectonics, and the possibility of earthquakes at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an area between British Columbia and northern California.

"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. Gidget's story, as she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, is about dog surfing but also making the most of the life you are given and giving back"--

"This concept book introduces young children to the role of nothingness and negative space in their world"--

"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...

Learn how glaciers grow, shrink, and move, shaping the world around them.

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