We checked out a preview of the Extreme Mammals Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and were astounded by the diversity of mammals on our earth.

I had the opportunity to chat with paleontologist William Harcourt-Smith about what makes an animal a mammal (we have surprisingly little in common), what makes a mammal an extreme mammal, how parents can help kids get excited about learning at home, why animals diversify, and his favorite parts of the exhibit. You can watch question by question or see the whole interview…

I’m checking out the preview of the Extreme Mammals exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.

Extreme Mammals explores the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals. Featuring spectacular fossils from the Museum’s collections, the exhibition will examine the ancestry and evolution of numerous species, ranging from huge to tiny and speedy to sloth-like, and showcase animals with oversized claws, fangs, snouts, and horns…

Interplanet Janet is a galaxy girl, but she has a soft spot for Earth.

Remember learning your times tables and grammar with Schoolhouse Rock? Now a whole new generation is discovering educational concepts with catchy songs.

Schoolhouse Rock: Earth introduces children to ecology and encourages kids to do their part to preserve scarce resources….

Earth-friendly in both manufacture and play, Sprig Hollow from Sprig Toys are ready to help your child explore her environment and build a better world. Not to mention they are just about the cutest little things.

Made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, “Sprig Wood” is easy on the earth, durable, and child-safe, too. It even smells fresh and woodsy.

The adorably cartoonish design had my preschooler grabbing at the box before I even had a chance to open it…