There’s just something about dinosaurs. They’re big, mysterious, and long gone—mostly. “Paleontology is a bit like piecing together this puzzle of the past,” says Kristen Olson, senior coordinator of ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

Hyde Park, a vibrant neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, is home to numerous summer camps that offer a delightful mix of education, adventure, and fun. From arts and crafts to sports camps, ...