Monthly Archives: April 2011

Bug of the Week: Boxelder

What’s that peeking out of a crack in the old tree stump? Why it’s a boxelder bug checking to see if spring has arrived. Have you ever noticed how red a boxelder bug’s eyes are? I just found out that … Continue reading

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Mystery Seed of the Week 66

These seeds come from a plant that is fun for kids to grow because they germinate so quickly. Do you recognize these little round wonders?

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Weekend Science Fun: Archelon and Other Fossils

Our science fun today is inspired by the new picture book, The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus. Cyrus makes the story of an extinct sea turtle come alive with striking illustrations and crystal-quality rhyme. For my full review … Continue reading

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