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Books by Elizabeth Rusch | Wonderlit

Books by Elizabeth Rusch

10 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Scientists in the Field series, Elizabeth Rusch writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors.

Series

The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World

The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives

Scientists in the Field

4 books · Ages 9–14

Standalone Books

Cover of A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer—and Beyond

A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer—and Beyond

Elizabeth Rusch

The 2019 US Women's National Soccer team's legal battle serves as the starting point for a look at the ongoing fight for

Cover of The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change

The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change

Elizabeth Rusch

Follow the landmark legal battle of twenty-one young people suing the U.S. government for failing to protect their futur

Cover of Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

By Age Range

Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano

Zee Grows a Tree

A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer—and Beyond

Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors History Weather & Seasons Teamwork & Collaboration Discovering a Talent Hope & Optimism

Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet

Elizabeth Rusch

For the child who wonders how one person can save the planet. Discover how Mario Molina's childhood curiosity led to a d

Ages 6–10

Cover of The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano

The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano

Elizabeth Rusch

For the curious child who loves music or building things, this story shows how passion and persistence can lead to an in

Cover of Zee Grows a Tree

Zee Grows a Tree

Elizabeth Rusch

For the child curious about their place in the world, this story parallels a girl's growth with a tree's life to celebra

Cover of Volcano Rising

Elizabeth Rusch

For the child captivated by the Earth's raw power, this book explores how volcanic eruptions are not just destructive, b

The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer—and Beyond

The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Change

The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans

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Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

Biodiversity

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Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band

Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

The Crimson Tide

The Crimson Tide