Elizabeth Zott's parents are frauds. Elizabeth and her scientific pursuits, however, is the real deal. She faces an uphill battle because the scientific community does not welcome women in the … Continue reading Lessons in Chemistry
Outstanding STEM Books for Juveniles
Backhouse, Francis. Beavers: Radical Rodents. DasGupta, Sayantani. Virginia Apgar. Fletcher, Tierra. Wonder Women of Science. Page, Robin. The Beak Book. Schutten, Jan Paul. Inside In. X-Rays of Nature's Hidden World.
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict brings many historical figures to life in her novels. She intentionally choose women that have been overlooked by history. In her own words she writes about "unknown but … Continue reading Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
Fabulous Fungi
Have you seen the Netflix documentary, Fantastic Fungi? If so, maybe its awakened your interest in how these organisms and their mycelium provide connections among living things, especially trees. Some … Continue reading Fabulous Fungi
Book Review: The Language of the Butterflies by Wendy Williams
Though most people take butterflies for granted, Williams elevates the place of this tiny insect in the scientific community. She describes butterfly “addicts” and includes herself in the group. While … Continue reading Book Review: The Language of the Butterflies by Wendy Williams