Tag Archives: graphic design
Has anyone seen my breakfast?
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 Days of Dinosaurs.
Robert Schumann Aphorisms
Composer Robert Schumann was famous for his aphorisms (observations containing some degree of truth) and well as his music. This image is one of several from the 2006 Ravinia One Score program.
Hairs Looking at You, Kid.
On average, head hair grows about half an inch a month. But some people’s hair grows more quickly than other people’s. (From Kids Discover Skin.)
What’s in a Name?
I’ve always believed that everything can be renamed, according to its purpose. This image is from Great Games by Williamson Publishing, a great kids book on gaming activities of all kinds.
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
Recycling doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be fun if you find a way to make it interesting, especially if you consider that it’s like putting money in the bank. For more information on recycling, click here.
America’s Carbon Footprint
Americans burn one-quarter of Earth’s energy in their cars and air conditioners. But they make up only five percent of the world’s population. With available technology, such as energy efficient lights and better home insulation, Americans could cut their energy … Continue reading
The Geologic Time Scale
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
Fastest Pen in the Midwest
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!
Woodrow Wilson
Our 28th president, elected in 1912 and again in 1916. The only president of the United States to hold a Ph.D., Wilson was also instrumental in the women’s suffrage movement.
7 Wonders of the Ancient World map
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