Signed, sealed, & soon to be delivered

Attic instructor Liz Rusch inks deal for three new books for children

For the Love of Music: The Untold Story of Maria Anna Mozart: Ages 4 to 8, Tricycle Press/Random House, April 2011

The Man Behind the Mars Rover: Ages 10 & up, Houghton Mifflin, Spring 2012

Volcano SWAT: How eight scientists prevent volcanic disasters: Houghton Mifflin, Ages 10 and up, 2013

More about Liz's upcoming children’s books

For the Love of Music: The Untold Story of Maria Anna Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had one sister Maria Anna who was also a child prodigy.  Wolfgang learned piano by snuggling on the bench with his talented big sister while she practiced. His first symphony is in Maria’s handwriting. He composed his first and most challenging duets to be played with her. For the Love of Music tells the story of Maria Anna Mozart’s fascinating relationship with her brother -- and of her own inspiring musical life.  

Ages 4 to 8
Tricycle Press/Random House
April 2011


The Man behind the Mars Rovers
In what has been called the most successful space mission ever, two go-cart-sized, six-wheeled rovers named Spirit and Opportunity explored a record-breaking 15 miles of the Mars surface, snapping more than a quarter of million photos including 360 degree views of hills, plains and craters. This book with follow Steven Squyres, lead scientist on the mission, through the trials and tribulations of conceiving, building and rocketing the rovers to Mars. Join Steve as he sweats through the rover’s dramatic landings, puzzle with him and his team as they figure out how to make delicate rovers explore deep craters and travel up the sides of jagged mountains, and hold your breath with Steve as Spirit and Opportunity find themselves in grave danger again and again.
Houghton Mifflin
Ages 10 and up
Spring 2012

Volcano SWAT: How eight scientists prevent volcanic disasters
A small, nimble team of volcanologists lead by John Pallister of the Cascades Volcano Observatory brings their cutting edge equipment and knowledge to grumbling volcanoes all over the world to predict eruptions and prevent tragedies. If a volcano is smoking somewhere on Earth, you can bet that the volcano SWAT team is there.

Houghton Mifflin
Ages 10 and up
2013