October 4, 2007
Have you ever heard of Rachel Carson? The name just might ring a bell. She was a very famous lady in her time.
You non-Alaskans, have you ever seen a bald eagle, golden eagle, or peregrine falcon in the wild? If so, you can thank the spunky Ms. Carson.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907, and grew up... continue reading...
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zoology June 29, 2007
June 28, 2007 marked a historic day for the national symbol. On that day, the bald eagle was removed from the threatened list for the lower 48 states!
In 1967, due mainly to DDT poisoning, the bald eagle was declared endangered. DDT caused the birds eggs to be produced with a very thin shell... continue reading...
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thin shell October 20, 2004
A favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times havenï¿... continue reading...
November 23, 2003
favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times haven... continue reading...
May 31, 2003
A favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times ... continue reading...
September 16, 2002
A favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times ... continue reading...
August 18, 2002
A favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times ... continue reading...
November 6, 1998
A favorite activity when I was going to school was show and tell. It was a chance to tell friends about things that interested me, as well as showing off new things. It was class participatory, so everyone participated. My kids enjoy the same part of their schooling, so times ha... continue reading...