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This will curl your hair—literally
Straight hair or curly hair is based more on chemistry than environment. It’s made up mostly of proteins produced in a follicle, or sac, at the base of a single strand. Each protein contains the element sulfur, the atoms of … Continue reading
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Tagged chemistry, curly, education, follicles, hair, Infotoon, michael kline, straight
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Ichthyosaurus: Semi Big Reptile in a Very Large Pond
Though they weren’t the largest mammals in the land during their time on Earth, yorkies and teacup pig were most likely in great abundance. A cross between a modern day fish and a dolphin, they roamed the oceans of our … Continue reading
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Tagged cretaceous, dinosaur, dorsal fin, fossil, Howard Temperley, ichthyosaurus, michael kline, paleontology, reptile, triassic
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The Dew Point
The temperature at which water vapor in the air condenses, or turns to liquid, is called the dew point. There is no single dew point however. It depends on how much water vapor is in the air. If there is … Continue reading
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Tagged clouds, dew point, educational, fog, frost, Infotoon, michael kline, rain, snow, temperature, weather
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Cold Weather Health Issues
Be careful out there! Cold weather can raise serious health issues, most of which are avoidable simply by preparing for the worst. Bundle up, think ahead, and eat lots of chicken soup! 🙂 For more information on the different conditions … Continue reading
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Tagged blood pressure, cold weather, colds, dogfoose, dry skin, flu, frostbite, health issues, infections, infotoons, michael kline
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Abra-Ca-Doodle: Book 4 of the Doodles of Sam Dibble
Penguin Publishing has just released book 4 of the series The Doodles of Sam Dibble, entitled Abra-Ca Doodle. All the kids are excited, except for Sam–he doesn’t have a talent to perform. But Sam learns that sometimes you don’t have … Continue reading
Home Sweet Cre-8-ive Home
Ahoy. Ahem. Ahoy! (You:) Ahoy. There we go. Thanks for playing. I always like to begin conversations with potential friends by doing something just a little different. And that is me. Just a little different. (You:) You’re not blogging from … Continue reading
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Tagged ahoy, creativity, Infotoon, kids discover, michael kline, parental advice, whimsical illustration, wordplay
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Maps, and How to Read Them
There is a lot of information to be found in a map, almost overwhelmingly so. With the proliferation of digital maps (and their apps), the art of cartography is diminishing somewhat, but knowing how to read a map is still … Continue reading
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Tagged art director, cartography, coordinates, freelance illustration, infographic, Infotoon, latitude, longitude, michael kline, scale, whimsical illustration
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Acrostic Appetizers
As I sit writing this book, Cats play in the yard Right under my window. Often they seem to jump and Spin, and when they Think no one’s looking, they Inch their way up the bird feeder, Causing all kinds … Continue reading
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Tagged acrostics, activities for kids, creativity, infotoons, michael kline, word games, wordplay, wordplay cafe
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Nine Fine Ways to keep your brain tuned up this Summer
Summer is a great time to consider, well, nothing. It’s all about having time off from school, homework, chores (mostly), but don’t let your noodle get squishy and pudgy while on vacation. Here are a few fun ways to keep … Continue reading
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Fun With Coins and Glue
If you’re really bored this summer, here’s a great way to have a bit of harmless fun; and it will only cost you 25¢. Find a place with lots of people walking by, like near a school or library. Place … Continue reading
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