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For the Love of Music: The Untold Story of Maria Anna Mozart
	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had one sister named 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. Nonfiction picture book biography Ages 4 to 8 Tricycle Press/Random House April 2011 Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher www.johnsonandfancher.com
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. 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. Nonfiction, Scientist in the Field Series 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. Nonfiction, Scientists in the Field series Houghton Mifflin Ages 10 and up 2013