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Plate Tectonics

Posted on March 13, 2011 by mikey

The earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan were a result of plate tectonics, or large scale movement of the Earth’s crust. The major plates are African, Antarctic, Australian, Eurasian, Indian, North American, South American, and Pacific. The minor plates (of … Continue reading →

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Cut & Dried

Posted on March 8, 2011 by mikey

When Kids Discover magazine asked me to illustrate the process by which a wound heals, I pretty much knew how I wanted to approach it. The only thing that plagued me was how to replicate the whorled pattern of fingerprints—until … Continue reading →

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The Water Cycle

Posted on February 21, 2011 by mikey

Earth’s water is constantly being recycled, a phenomenon also known as the hydrological process. It can take one of three forms: liquid, gas, and solid, and all three can be involved in the cycle. This infotoon originally appeared in Kids … Continue reading →

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I.C. Rhodes

Posted on January 12, 2011 by mikey

They may be made of water, but it’s very hard water. As if summer didn’t have enough surprises for your car, the chillier season finds happiness in pouring icy potholes from the sky! They’re often fleeting (depending on your locale … Continue reading →

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If it walks like a rock, and talks like a rock…

Posted on November 4, 2010 by mikey
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Hit or Myth?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by mikey

I was asked to illustrate an article for kids on how to write about mythical creatures, which is a great assignment. Mostly because mythical creatures are just that, and cannot be misrepresented. Woot!

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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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What Makes a Planet a Planet?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by mikey

How do you solve a problem like a planet? Meeting in Prague in August of 2006, the IAU (International Astronomical Union) ruled that, in order for a celestial body to be referred to as a planet, it must meet three … Continue reading →

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