June 6, 2024
by Jonathan Tweet
Comments Off on 10 Years Ago: Karen Lewis
Ten years ago, I teamed up with Karen Lewis to create Grandmother Fish. I was looking for an artist, and Karen turned out to be much more than that. She’s an experienced children’s science illustrator, and she’s a mom, so … Continue reading
May 27, 2024
by Jonathan Tweet
Comments Off on Why are the planets in a line?
Here’s a science question for y’all to pose to your kids: Why do the planets, moon, and sun always appear in a line? Why don’t they sometimes form triangles or rectangles like stars do? If your kids like outer space, … Continue reading
March 28, 2024
by Jonathan Tweet
Comments Off on Grandmother Fish in Tel Aviv
The story of Grandmother Fish is everybody’s story, and that’s why scientists and kids from around the world respond to it. Dr. Ilil Pratt of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv fell in love with it, and … Continue reading
February 3, 2024
by Jonathan Tweet
Comments Off on Jupiter in the Evening
This February, it’s easy to spot Jupiter in the night sky and point it out to kids. Helping them learn to spot Jupiter is an easy way to help kids see our place in the solar system. You can see … Continue reading
April 6, 2023
by Jonathan Tweet
Comments Off on Clades Solo Updated & Free
A new, free version of the Clades Solo app is now available on Apple, Android, and Amazon. Match animals by their evolutionary histories and see how fast you can play through the deck! The new version adds the standard 12-card … Continue reading