New Releases by Elizabeth Rusch

By the time she was 12, she was considered one of the finest pianists in Europe, but today few people know her name. Maria Mozart, like her famous brother Wolfgang, was a musical prodigy. The talented siblings toured Europe, playing before kings and empresses, were showered with gifts and favors, and lived in a whirlwind life of music and travel. They were best friends, collaborators, and confidantes. As they grew older, Wolfgang was encouraged to pursue his musical ambitions, while Maria was told she must stop performing and, ultimately, marry. But she was determined to continue playing the piano every day, for the love of music . . . .

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

When Liza''s mother takes away her beloved crayons, her world suddenly goes gray. How does the budding artist repond? She squirts her toothpaste angrily and stomps through mud puddles. Through these acts, Liza inadvertently creates art-and eventually discovers color in the world around her.Liza loved her crayons. She treasured turquoise, adored apricot, and flipped over fuchsia.

Describes tennis, the skills needed for it, and ways to compete.

Presents information to help young readers assess the future possibility of a volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens, covering such factors as underground gases, earthquakes, infrared measurements, and bumps on the earth''s surface.

The story of an astronomer whose discoveries let to the reclassification of Pluto and a new understanding of the solar system.