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Like many others, I was glued to live coverage of the Artemis II mission all last week. As I listened to Mission Control and the Science Team interact with the astronauts, I quickly realized I was obs...

The Christmas Bird Count, originally the Christmas Bird Census, is the longest-running citizen science project in the world. In 1900, Frank Chapman, an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural ...

It’s always a treat when an author friend has a new book drop and wants to share it with the GROG. This week’s treat from Jessica Fries-Gait...

An Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow (2024/25) reflects on the experiences she had during her fellowship at the Library of Congress.

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Asking and answering questions is at the heart of every scientific practice, whether in a classroom or in a research laboratory--and a key literacy skill.

Learn more about three female scientists who observed and drew nature, broadening the public's understanding of insects, birds, and fungi.

Pioneering 17th century natural scientist, artist, and engraver Maria Sibylla Merian traveled to Suriname to observe and collect insect specimens. In 1705, she published a book, Metamorphosis Insector...

It's always so much fun to read and analyze picture books that help me become a better writer. I thought I'd share what I discover along the way in a new blog series, "Exploring Mentor Texts." Most...

Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is critical for birds, and under threat from construction of an unnecessary road. Take action to uphold the integrity of our public land laws and protect the...

“Questions aren’t just for scientists,” Jessica Fries-Gaither tells readers aged 3-5 in _Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions_ She describes in short verses the studies Mary Leakey, Stephen...

This blog post is by Jessica Fries-Gaither, a 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. It is one in a series exploring how to analyze primary sources through...

Scholar, author of 18 books, co-chair of @NBEJN1, @EJHBCU Climate Change Consortium, Director of @BullardCenter and father of environmental justice. #HBCU

Starting January 20th, you have a chance to help with relief efforts to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.