Tagged: Earth science

Another book for the kids - Open Parachute

Ken Perrott • Aug 25, 2011 •

• biology,
• book review,
• Canada,
• children,
• Computer-generated imagery,
• Dinosaur,
• Earth science,
• Evolution: How We and All Living Things Came to Be,
• kids,
• Norma Fleck Award,
• Paleontology,
• Sciblogs,
• Vertebrates

This looks like another great sciency book for young kids. Ankylosaur Attack (Tales of Prehistoric Life) is aimed at an age level of 4 and up. It should really appeal to the kid already interested in dinosaurs. The author is … Continue reading → … Read More

Amber Teething Beads: A Few Points to Consider - Skepticon

Darcy Cowan • Feb 21, 2011 •

• Alternative medicine,
• altmed,
• Amber,
• Aspirin,
• babies,
• baby,
• Baltic amber,
• complementary and alternative medicine,
• crunchy,
• Earth science,
• Health,
• medicine,
• Mothers,
• Necklace,
• parents,
• Questionable Techniques,
• Sciblogs,
• skeptic,
• Skepticism,
• Succinic acid,
• trendy

Being a new parent and a sceptic I have been on guard regarding dubious advice and practices. Parents, especially new parents like myself, are a vulnerable group. We tend to be full of anxiety that we are doing the “right thing” by our children. Where-ever you find a vulnerable group like this you also tend [...] … Read More