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Plate Tectonics
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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Tagged children's books, crust, earthquake, geologic, illustration, Infotoon, Japan, michael kline, plate tectonics, richter scale, ring of fire, tsunami, Virginia earthquake
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Cut & Dried
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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Tagged children's books, freelance illustration, illustration, infographic, Infotoon, kids discover, medical, michael kline
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The Water Cycle
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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Tagged cartoon, children's books, elements, geology, illustration, infographic, Infotoon, michael kline, rain, renewable energy, water, water cycle
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Valentine Hunt
This is a piece I illustrated for Family Fun magazine a few years ago. Feel free to download and print for your students, then ask how many hearts they can find in the room. I’m not sure what the correct … Continue reading
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Tagged cartoon, children's books, games for kids, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline, Valentine, Valentine's Day
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I.C. Rhodes
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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Tagged cartoon, children's books, expressions, icy road, illustration, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline
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Mutter Juice Noise Re-rhymes
The following 3 images are from a book I’m working on entitled Mutter Juice Noise Re-rhymes, basically a phonetic mashup of Mother Goose. By employing this method I plan to rewrite most western literature. LOL!
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Tagged cartoon, children's books, infographic, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline, mother goose, nursery rhymes, phonetics
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What’s In an Element?
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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Tagged cartoon, children's books, elements, games for kids, infographic, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline, periodic table, science for kids
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Hit or Myth?
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!
Halloween Fun
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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Tagged children's books, Halloween, illustration, infographic, Infotoon, kids activity, michael kline
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