Articles written by Laura Wormuth
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The Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology
In the heart of Canada's Badlands lies the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, housing a phenomenal collection of fossils from Canada and all over the world.
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Pool and Swimming Games for Toddlers
Helping a toddler learn to swim can be fun and rewarding using games to teach critical swimming skills, because when learning is fun, kids want to continue the activity.
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Lesser-Known Beaches of Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland is a quiet farming community with several little-known parks and beaches perfect for a family day-trip away from the fast-paced tourist destinations.
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Annemarie Gardens Sculpture Park and Arts Center
Art galleries defy the typical genre of places to go and things to do with toddlers, but Annemarie Gardens offers a unique experience in appreciating fine art.
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Swimming Preparation Tips for Adults
Learning to swim can be difficult for adults fearful of the water, but there are several exercises that can provide confidence and comfort for the beginning swimmer.
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Visiting the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD
Two playful otters and a giant shark fossil make the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, a fun and educational destination offering something for all ages.
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The Late Ordovician Mass Extinction
Although not well-known to the public and typically overlooked by the press, the late Ordovician mass extinction event is the most understood by paleontologists.
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Swimming Basics for Toddlers
Being comfortable in the water is essential for children learning to swim, and it is never too early to develop basic swimming skills.
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Preparing Toddlers for Swimming Lessons
For many children, swimming comes as second nature, but some are frightened and these tips will help provide young children with confidence in a swimming lesson setting.
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Extinction During the Late Devonian
There is agreement amongst paleontologists regarding the magnitude of the late Devonian extinction, but the duration, number of events, and causes are debatable.
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Water Fun for Infants and Toddlers
Teaching infants and toddlers to swim can be fun for both parent and child using games and activities to help small children become acquainted with the water.
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Mass Extinction at Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary
Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists.
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The Largest Mass Extinction of the Phanerozoic
Although scientists know the extinction event that marked the end of the Permian was the largest in magnitude, there is general disagreement regarding its causes.
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Mass Extinctions – Through History and Today
Paleontologists have identified several mass extinctions through geologic time. Understanding these major events may provide insight into today's biodiversity crisis.
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North America's Smallest Dinosaur, Alvarezsaur
A newly discovered alvarezsaur from near Red Deer, Alberta, Canada provides insight into dinosaur evolution and biogeography.
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Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
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