Articles related to "American Museum Of Natural History"

What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.

The 1894 schooner Ernestina (ex. Effie M. Morrissey), the official sailing vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, played a major role in Arctic expeditions.

Spring gardening lesson plans inspire hands-on, kinesthetic science, art, and social studies learning for elementary students.

A well-preserved fossil of a previously unknown species of bat has resolved an evolutionary conundrum - could bats fly before they could echo-locate their insect prey?

A summary of the Linnaean system of taxonomy, including a description of basic taxonomic categories and where the definition of genus and species fit in.

Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps.

New York City can be an expensive place to visit, but with the right information visitors can see the city for less. Here are some tips for the Upper West Side.

Inspired by the success of Night at the Museum, The American Museum of Natural History in New York has sleepovers for children ages 8-12 and their families.

There is no excuse to get bored in the Big Apple. With an abundance of playgrounds catering to younger visitors, New York City offers educational and fun sightseeing.

Night at the Museum is a perfect movie: kids love it, parents like it, and teachers endorse it. A fun follow up activity is to discover which exhibits truly exist.

New York City is a popular tourist destination for Thanksgiving: Add the parade, and crowds can seem unmanageable. Here are some tips for how to best see the parade.

When the first Europeans landed along the coastline of present-day Alaska, British Columbia and Washington, they found a thriving Native American culture.

The Tlingit of Alaska and the Yukon Territory have a language that is endangered. Each year, the amount of speakers is decreasing. But schools are starting to teach it.

Millions of specimens provide a fascinating insight into both animals and the mind of a 19th century scientist embroiled in the debate over evolution.

What happens when the depraved obsessions of a generation past are visited on the people of New York City?

Some animals are capable of reaching amazing speeds on land, in the air, and in water. These animals are the fastest of the fast.

On June 17, 2009, the Field Museum in Chicago opened its blockbuster exhibit of the summer, simply entitled, "Water". The exhibition runs through September 20.

A guide to easy ways to reduce water consumption and preserve our most precious resource.

For the past 109 years, the Audubon Society has rallied volunteers to count birds during the Holiday season. Newbies to experts gather to find birds and send in tallies.

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution has been surrounded in controversy and debate, despite fossil and genomic evidence to support it.

Instilling a large meteorite with thoughts and feelings, the 1995 picture book "Call Me Ahnighito" reflects on the human need for belonging.

These 'clumsy lizards' disgusted Darwin at first, but they are a good example of an island species adapting to its environment.

A guide to Websites designed to teach children about green and healthy living, biodiversity and protecting natural resource.

Traveling to New York City for vacation can be an inspiring and educational experience for the entire family. However, thoughtful preparation is essential.

NYC at the holidays is a Winter Wonderland, with oh, so many choices of festive things to see and do.

Brilliant cut diamonds are always a treat. Understanding the natural processes behind diamond formation makes these precious gemstones even more wonderful to behold.

New York City isn't as expensive as students might think. Here's where to find student discounts on Broadway shows, museums, and cultural attractions.

A luxury trip to NYC for the family entails careful planning. Tips and recommendations for keeping children happy during the New York City vacation help keep travel fun.

A garden's best friend, besides the gardener, is its autumnal engineer, the orb weaver spider.