Spring is almost here! Tomorrow marks the vernal equinox: 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark as those of us in the northern hemisphere transition out of winter and into spring. But what makes this equinox exceptional? The
Biggest fish doesn’t have a bone in its body
What’s 8 feet across, 14 feet long, and weighs almost 800 pounds? The world’s biggest freshwater fish. And it’s no ordinary fish, it’s a giant freshwater stingray, also known as a freshwater whipray. The ray was captured in Thailand’s Mae
Quick-change camouflage
Scientists now know how chameleons change colors. Known for their ability to blend in with the environment, chameleons have been famous for their color-changing abilities since Aristotle first described them over 2,000 years ago. Most of the time, chameleons are
New website!
Welcome! I am thrilled to finally be launching my new website. I’ve been hard at work creating a site that has lots to offer for everyone–links to my stories and books, as well as teacher tools for the classroom. I