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What’s In an Element?

Posted on November 10, 2010 by mikey

Anita Brandolini’s Fizz, Bubble & Flash (Williamson Books) is one of the most clever books I’ve ever worked on, in particular its approach to something so mind-numbing as the periodic table. The book opens practical uses to nearly every element … Continue reading →

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Halloween Fun

Posted on October 25, 2010 by mikey

This is an image from Kids Write by Rebecca Olien. It was in regards to writing spooky stories. Lots of room for creepy-looking type… Enjoy! Click the image for a larger version to use for classrooms or whatever.

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Your Average Pond

Posted on October 19, 2010 by mikey

Ever stop to consider how many different kinds of animals a small pond can support? Click the image for a larger version.

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Posted on June 25, 2010 by mikey

Something missing from your breakfast table? The word Oviraptor means “egg thief,” after a fossil specimen was found on top of a pile of what was thought to be Protoceratops eggs. The image below is from Howard Temperley’s In the … Continue reading →

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The Geologic Time Scale

Posted on March 5, 2010 by mikey

The geologic time scale is split into four major eras–Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic, and are subdivided into periods. The number beside the era or period in the infotoon below shows how many years ago it began. I thought it … Continue reading →

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Fastest Pen in the Midwest

Posted on March 2, 2010 by mikey

I was asked to donate some teaching time to a local community college, so I put together a quick teaser video. In hindsight, it reflects how much coffee the typical cartoonist consumes. Enjoy!

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7 Wonders of the Ancient World map

Posted on February 7, 2010 by mikey

All seven wonders of the ancient world are located on or near Mediterranean Sea, largely because those who wrote about them had traveled in these areas. Marvels like the Great Wall of China or the Taj Mahal in India (modern-day … Continue reading →

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Mutter Juice Noise Re-Rhymes

Posted on May 5, 2009 by mikey

Here’s a familiar rhyme, or is it?

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Your basic cooling tower

Posted on March 3, 2009 by mikey

As warm wind pushes through a mesh of damp material it cools and falls, providing cool air and circulation. (Reader’s Digest Books for Children).

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About

Posted on December 21, 2008 by mikey

Making the most of THE BOX for nearly twenty years. I’ve always loved listening to how people speak as opposed to what they are saying. Above is a page from a forthcoming book entitled Mutter Juice Noise Re-rhymes. If not … Continue reading →

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