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Emily Krieger

Emily Krieger is a writer, an editor, and a fact-checker specializing in science and children's nonfiction. She has fact-checked the capital of Kyrgyzstan and other countries for the National Geographic Bee; amassed amazing tidbits about bugs, birds, and brains for 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!); interviewed scientists about Bigfoot and George Washington's dentures for the book Myths Busted! (named the Fifth to Sixth Grade Book of the Year in the Children's Choice Book Awards); and pondered alien and ancient life while editing Science News for Students.
Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
Real or Fake? 2
Real or Fake?
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 3
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!

Books

Animal Smackdown
Real or Fake? 3
Real or Fake? 2
Real or Fake?
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 3
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted! 2
National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In: My Space Adventure
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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