I've found that as my boys get older, they get a bit more selective about what they want to read. They're becoming young adults, and they want to read things that make them feel mature. And, of...

Like many parents, I worry about summer slide every year. I want my kids to have an amazingly fun summer, but I also want them to challenge themselves and keep their minds fresh. I used to be way...

Summer is here, and for my kids that means spending hours outside, later bedtimes, and lots of video games. Usually, they're not psyched to sit down and read a book. But if I can find the...

Summer is generally a time of fun and freedom for kids, but it's also important to keep their minds sharp. Reading is a great way to keep kids thinking and growing while school is out, and they...

Summer is right around the corner, and that means summer reading programs are starting up at libraries, schools, and bookstores. My boys have a hard time pulling themselves away from video games...

Our world has been shaped by the contributions of many great scientists over the centuries, both male and female. However, because of cultural biases, the contributions of women have not always been...