Author Archives: mikey
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.
Both Sides of Wind Power
The upside of wind power is that it works even in the dark (unlike solar power), and it’s something that we don’t need to import. The downside is that wind power doesn’t work when the wind doesn’t blow. In addition, … Continue reading
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. For more information, see the Earth issue of Kids Discover. ©Kids Discover magazine
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
Who’s your pterodactyl?
A pair o’ winged dinos from In The Days of Dinosaurs by Howard Temperley.
Mutter Juice Noise Re-Rhymes
Here’s a familiar rhyme, or is it?


