by Gail Baker Nelson | Aug 22, 2025 | Evolution, Reptiles
Convergent evolution explains why the emerald tree boa and green tree python are similar despite living in different parts of the world. Explore the Amazon treetops with Fiona & Fuzz while they learn about it.
by Gail Baker Nelson | May 23, 2025 | Birds, etymology, Mammals
Why do we call them bats? From leather flapper to flitter mouse, explore the wild word origins and surprising lives of these fluttery cuties.
by Gail Baker Nelson | Jul 26, 2024 | Art, children's books
Artists do a lot of things behind the scenes that make what they do possible. Have you ever wondered how children’s book characters stay so consistent from beginning to end? There’s more to it than a ton of practice—much like musicians, artists have to practice in...
by Gail Baker Nelson | Jul 15, 2024 | Art, Birds, etymology
The bright red bird and Catholic cardinals share a name—but which name came first?
by Gail Baker Nelson | Jul 3, 2024 | Wild Greens
Spinach is overrated. Try lamb’s quarter instead! It’s wild, free, and works anywhere spinach does.