Finding Resources: Everyday Mysteries

Finding Resources: Everyday Mysteries

If you’re looking for some fun science facts to intrigue and delight your elementary students, head over to the Everyday Mysteries section of LOC.gov. This part of the Library of Congress website gives answers to many of life’s most interesting scientific questions, all of which were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library’s Science Reference Services….

Today in History: Good Housekeeping Debuts

Today in History: Good Housekeeping Debuts

Today in History–May 2–the Library of Congress features the debut of Good Housekeeping on this date in 1885. This popular women’s magazine offered information about running a home and also provided opportunities for reader input (hey, it’s social media 19th-century style). Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to delve into some fascinating primary sources. Good Housekeeping Magazine…