Treehouse vol 1 issue 27

Dhaka Tribune Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Volume 1, Issue 27

Tales From the City Episodes 25: a big boy did it and ran away

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Jonaki's Headquarters IT’S CONTEST TIME! That’s right. We’re planning something super spooky at the Treehouse, and here’s how you can help us out. Send us a 100 word paragraph on what YOU find spooky. The top 10 entries will be printed in our very next issue. Email

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DhakaTribune Editor Zafar Sobhan

Magazine Editor Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Treehouse Team Sabiha Mahmud Sumi Rubab Nayeem Khan Munira Fidai Natasha Rahman Saudia Afrin Tahsin Momin Baizid Haque Joarder Contributor Rad Sharar Bin Kamal Syed Azraf Zaman Sama E Deen Afshan Sattar

Solution: The young man is the murderer, making up the story about the burglar and the screaming parrot to cover his crime. A parrot with its cage covered never utters a word.

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Cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy Rio Shuvo Graphics Sabiha Mahmud Sumi Mohammed Mahbub Alam Production Masum Billah Advertising Shahidan Khurshed Circulation Wahid Murad Email treehouse@dhakatribune.com Website www.dhakatribune.com

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Teacher of the week Mrinal Kanti Baroi Sports starDani Pedrosa Superhero of the week SWAT Kats Fun facts

3 Tales from the city

A big boy did it and ran away

4 Bhootum’s Classroom Amazing facts Jokes Learn English kids Funnies

5 Speedy’s Zone

Book Dog Loves Counting Movie The Little Mermaid Instrument Trombone TV Legends of Chima Toy Play Doh

6 Dr Meow’s Lab

My pet story Billu DIY Buttoned bowls Fun science Eggsperiment

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Discobang's Pad sports star

Superhero of the week

Dani Pedrosa

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Carrots were originally purple in colour.

When an insect touches the hairs of a Venus Fly Trap, it triggers the plant to close, trapping the victim before killing and dissolving it in acid.

Elephant grass in Africa is named after elephants as it is about 4.5 meter high and even elephants can hide in this grass.

The Baobab tree in Africa is known for its water storage capacity in its trunk. It can store 1000 to 120000 litres of water in its swollen trunk.

Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes into contact with our eyes.

Our body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove it from the eyes.

The first diesel engine ran on peanut oil.

The study of plants is a branch of Biology.

84% of a raw apple and 96% of a raw cucumber is water. Cucumber skin is its most nutritious part.

Rice paper isn’t made from rice but from a small tree which grows in Taiwan.

Name Born

Daniel Pedrosa Ramal September 29, 1985 Sabadell, Spain

Pedrosa made his World Championship debut in the 125cc class in 2001 after being selected from the Movistar Activa Cup, a series designed to hunt fresh racing talent in Spain. He is the youngest world champion in the 250cc Grand Prix.

Teams Repsol Honda (2006-Present) Platform Moto GP Races 131 starts Wins 25 Podiums 82 Career points 2000 Pole positions 26 Fastest Lap 38

SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron T-Bone

Name Charles Furlong T-Bone is the larger member of the SWAT Kats and the pilot of the Turbokat jet. He is one of the best pilots in the SWAT Kat universe and loves aerial warfare. T-Bone is very protective of the Turbokat and often refuses to abandon his “baby” to save the day no matter how desperate the situation.

Razor

Name Jake Clawson Razor is the smaller member of the SWAT Kats, who is a mechanical genius. He designed the various gadgets and advanced weaponry used in the Turbokat and he serves as the radar interceptor and weapons control officer in the Turbokat. He also has training in martial arts. His catchphrase in “Bingo!”. Tahsin Momin

Tahsin Momin

Teacher of the week

1 2 3 IS A SCARE NO MORE Math is fun and to prove this case, Mrinal Kanti Baroi has been teaching with a passion and this time he is our Teacher of the Week. A student of Statistics, Mrinal started his teaching career in the year 2000 when he joined European Standard School (ESS) as a teacher of Mathematics D and Additional Maths for classes 9-12. Currently teaching math for the O and A level students. The honour and respect is what attracted Mrinal towards the teaching career. “Teaching is a highly noble profession, and my family supported and inspired me.

So I decided to be a teacher and help contribute in building a stronger young

generation for our country.” When asked about his favourite memory from his teaching experience, Mrinal narrated one of the proud moments of his life. “In 2006 and 2007, more than two of my students achieved 100% marks in their O level math exam and that is one achievement I will always treasure throughout my life.” As a keen lover of singing, playing instruments, travelling and cycling, Mrinal aims to improve his subject of specialisation in the future and wishes to introduce new methods of teaching mathematics so that students can learn the basics easily. sama e deen

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Treehouse Comics

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Created by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Story by Sabrina Fatma Ahmad Illustration by Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy Colour by Rio Shuvo

Tales From the City Episode 25: a big boy did it and ran away

The story so far Last episode, the Pokamakor Academy was under attack from a nasty human boy. And Jonaki was right under his foot! Will she get out alive? Let’s find out!

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Bhootum's Classroom

ROFL Q: What did Bacon say to Tomato?

A: Lettuce get together!

Q: Why do fish live in salt water?

A: Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Q: Which bow can’t be tied?

A: A rainbow!

Q: Where did the computer go to dance?

A: To a disc-o.

Q: What do prisoners use to call each other?

A: Cell phones.

COLOUR IT

funnies Where do cows go at the weekend?

To the moo-vies!

Do you understand the joke?

‘Moo’ is the noise that cows make.

The ‘movies’ is also called the cinema.

You can play this game and more online at: www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglishkids

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Speedy's Zone Far out Legends This week we bring to you the epic adventures of a world that lies beyond any fantasy that you may have come across. Chima, home to many great talking animal tribes living in peace with the balance of power remain, as each tribe share equally among themselves a mystical energy source known as ‘chi’. Conflicts breakout when some of the leaders of the

Book

Moulding Adventures and Misadventures

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MUST watch show

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mals and a whole new world of fun is born in his mind. His new animal friends help him count his way into a comfortable snooze through an enjoyable adventure. The pictures in this book are very colourful and comical, and the language is sure to make you laugh.

What’s more, the useful English and smart numbers may even help you ace your school tests tomorrow! Dog Loves Counting is worth a read young friends; at least it helps not going to school looking like red eyed zombies.

6 FACTS ABOUT THE TROMBONE

RAD SHARAR BIN KAMAL

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With moulds and machines to help you set up a bakery, to an ice-cream shop to race car tracks, Play Doh will help you tap into the inventor you have within!

Fun fact about Play Doh: it was originally manufactured as wallpaper cleaner. When a classroom of children began shaping and sculpting with it, the product was revised and released as Play Doh in the mid 1950s. A product any child, or any adult would enjoy, Play Doh has been a family favourite for generations. It’s both a creative and an uber fun way to get in touch with your imaginative side. Afshan Sattar

l Unusual yet beautiful, the trombone is a common favourite in orchestras and marching bands. l It was invented during the period of Renaissance. l There are three types of trombones; alto, tenor and bass.

FROM FINS TO FEET Of all the underwater creatures, there is none more lovely and beautiful than The Little Mermaid. Better than ever, Walt Disney has brought her back through a fantastic animated movie.

The Little Mermaid, or Ariel, starts the tale as a Mermaid Princess who likes to collect human objects in the sea. Then one day, during a storm, she saves a human Prince who got thrown off his ship. Soon, she falls in love with Prince Eric and wish to live with him on land. The evil Sea Witch Ursula grants

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animal tribe wanted a greater piece of the chi and the community drags itself to war. The lion tribe’s prince Laval, the crocodile tribe’s prince Cragger, who ones remained best friends are now enemies as they lead the battle among the eight divided tribes. This Lego based animated series, is a great watch for you.

The action packed adventures will leave you all in awe.

Who will it be in the end to reclaim the larger portion of the chi? Legends of Chima are available in DVD stores around Dhaka. Syed Azraf Zaman

1 SHEEP...2 SHEEP...3 DOGS It’s the stroke of midnight; you have school tomorrow, but still can’t sleep?

We’ve all been there! Luckily, Louis Yates brings you the perfect answer with an awesome book. Out now, Dog Loves Counting (2013) is the latest of the mutt series of Dog Loves Drawing (2012) and Dog Loves Books (2010), only this time, Dog is having a hard time sleeping.

The story goes as Dog starts counting sheep, as usual, to shut his eyes.

Problem is, it wasn’t working this time.

Instead, he starts counting other ani-

Play Doh. For the overly crafty. The softness and the elasticity of this product will leave you turning the clump in your hand from a cupcake, to a mini doll, to a caterpillar. Best part is, once you’re done you can break the whole thing into smithereens!

This product is perfect for the family.

Easy to manipulate, Play Doh with all its accessories and assortment of colours will lead to tons of moulding adventures (or misadventures).

The numerous expansion packs that have come out for this product make the Play Doh experience a load more fun.

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Ariel’s wish, giving her legs but taking away her voice. Now Ariel has only three days to make Prince Eric love her, without being able to talk, or she shall become Ursula’s slave forever.

Can she?! The Little Mermaid DVDs are available at most music stores in Dhaka.

The musicals of this film are very catchy, the characters are wonderful and the storyline will keep you wide-eyed the whole time. A perfect movie to enjoy this vacation.

RAD SHARAR BIN KAMAL

l The trombone has a slide called a valve which is slid to seven basic positions to create notes. l The player has to blow through the mouthpiece and slide the valve, and sounds are blown out of the bell at the end of the horn. l The original name of the trombone is sackbut. sama e deen

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Dr Meow's Lab

my pet story

DIY

Buttoned bowl for your

goodies

Hey guys, let us create something interesting yet easy. Here is how you can create your very own colourful bowl made from buttons, a bit of glue, and a balloon You will need • Multi coloured buttons • Stationary glue • Balloons • A pair of gloves • Pump (for blowing up the balloon) • A pair of art scissors

Fun

Instructions 1. Take one balloon and blow it up using a pump, if you are having a hard time get an adult to help you.

2. Apply glue to each button and carefully place them on the balloon, making sure there are no gaps between them.

3. Allow the glue to settle and when you are sure that they will stick, simply pop the balloon, and there you have your very own, colourful bowl.

4. After the balloon has popped, use the pair of scissors to smoothen out the edges.

Science

Billu Back in 2008 my friend called me up saying she found a tiny kitten and she wants me to have it. She came over to my place carrying a shopping bag; mewing and scratching sounds were coming out of the bag. When my friend placed the bag on the ground a shivering little kitten crawled out of it, mewing at the top of its lungs; I chose to adopt her instantly. My mother wasn't very pleased upon seeing the kitten and neither was my father, in fact they were very angry with me for keeping the kitten. The first few days were difficult because she cried all night, and refused to use a sand box. I did feel like returning her to my friend, but her helplessness and goofy antics made me want to care for her even more. On the other hand, my parents continued to discourage my mission to give this cat a space amongst us. But as months passed, both my parents warmed up to the kitten, which led to naming her "Billu" and soon she was officially a part of our little family. The dirty kitten which made its way to my house in a shopping bag, now held a

If you need a study break or just a fun time experimenting, we’ll show you how to put a spin to your eggs and enjoy a few laughs.

You will need • Four raw eggs • Pot • Bowl

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Spin them silly

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How to Boil two eggs in water for about ten minutes until they are hardboiled.

Next, cool the eggs in water and chill them in the refrigerator Dip a few raw eggs into a bowl with the already chilled and boiled

space in our hearts.

My parents and Billu are now inseparable; especially my mother.

She cooks for her, talks to her and even puts her to bed. Every time she wanders out into the roads by herself and not return home, my mother and I get really worried. Sometimes she jumps on my mother and clings to her sari when she's about to go somewhere. Billu is also loved by the people in our neighbourhood! The darwans and drivers from next door would tell us that they've never met such a friendly cat in their life. She likes sleeping on my brothers table, on top of my wardrobe and at times on top of my grandmother's closet. When I'm on my way to class, she follows me till the Masjid in our neighbourhood, crying till I stop, turn around and take her home.

When I look back, I'm glad that I didn't give her up to someone else, because I know for a fact that no one would take care of her the way my family did. Billu is five years old and is as playful as she was when she came to us as a kitten.

Rubab Nayeem Khan

ones. Sort out the cooked eggs from the raw ones by spinning each egg on its side one at a time! Let the egg spin for a second, then stop it and immediately let it go.

4. You will notice the raw eggs will start to spin but the cooked ones wont.

Explanation As the liquid yolk and egg whites are inside, the raw egg starts to spin again. Even when you stop the egg from spinning around, the liquid inside keeps turning because it is detached from the shell.

Natasha Rahman

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