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From The Editor Hi Kids, I hope you’re ready for this fun-packed issue of Kidslife! There’s so much to do it will keep you busy for the whole of October! First stop Bucharest. The capital city of Romania is a top spot for tourists; I wonder what attracts so many visitors? Perhaps it’s Dracula’s Castle…. If it’s wildlife you’re into, you can learn all there is to know about the Bison. This fierce looking animal roams the plains of North America but the population is in decline. Find out why inside; and learn how the snow can settle on their backs without melting! James Watt was a talented inventor born in the 18th century. He’s credited with developing the steam-engine in 1775. Read on to learn what other clever ideas this talented man came up with.
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I hope you remembered to be nice to your teacher on World Teachers Day (5th October)! The month of October also includes World Habitat Day (3rd), World Post Day (9th) and World Smile Day (7th). Find out the stories behind these special days inside. In this issue, you can read all about nosebleeds and what causes them; why guava fruit is so good for you; how to make a bacon sandwich; and who’s topping the music charts. I hope that’s enough to keep you busy until next month! See you then. Reach us at:
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8. Editor's Pick 10. Birthday Wishes 12. Henry Patterson 14. Story Time 15. Haiku Poem 16.Travel Diaries - OSLO 20. Animal Kingdom - The Dragonfly 24. Great Minds 28. Fruit Facts 32. Book Club 34. Clinic 38. Math Puzzles 40. British Football Academy 42. Senses 46. Movies Night 48. Language Club 52. More Maths 54. Fun Time 56. Music Charts 58. World Hello Day 60. General Knowledge Quiz 62. New Apps We Love...
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WOWWEE LUMI DRONE
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Sure, you could let the kids fly your DJI Phantom 4 drone. Sure, you could take £1,000 and crash it into a wall, then a tree, then Colin, the unfortunate dachshund. Or, you could spend less than a tenth of that on a drone just for the little ones. Meet WowWee's Lumi: a quadcopter designed for youngsters, with built-in stabilisation and a load of app-based games to keep the critters busy.
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JVC KIDS HEADPHONES Designed for small heads and delicate ears, these JVC headphones have a built-in volume limiter, come in several child-friendly hues and can be decorated with the included stickers. Surprisingly good sound, too.
LION GUARD TRAINING LAIR PLAYSET Recreate the adventures of Disney Junior’s The Lion Guard with this 3-foot-tall play set full of lights, sounds, and secret surprises. It features a zip line, rock lift, and boulder drop, and comes with Kion and Janja figures.
DISCOVERY CHANNEL 360 SUPER HD MICROSCOPE If you want kids to pay attention to anything these days you’re best off putting it on a mobile phone screen - so trick them into learning about science and nature by buying them this microscope and attaching your phone to its eyepiece. The Discovery Channel 360 Super HD can magnify by 60, 120 or 200x, using your phone to display and take photos of what’s underneath. Now you just need to tear them away from the phone long enough to find something to look at under it.
Giant Beanboozled game
Micro Scooters E-Micro One
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Erasable Memo Pad This handy gadget combines two desktop essentials, the memo pad and the USB port. Once you've filled up the pad with the pen provided you can magically erase what you've written with the slider and start again, making this a very ecofriendly way of taking notes! On the side there are 4 USB ports for any other devices you may need.
GeoSafari Jnr Kidnoculars Kidnoculars binoculars for little ones. I cannot begin to say what a difference these 'Kidnocular' binoculars make to young children. The wrap-around soft eye section makes is so easy for little ones to look through the binoculars - it holds their face in the correct position and keeps things steady, plus it blocks out the peripheral vision so that children really can use the binoculars with ease.
Wooden kitchen playset by Le Toy van
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OSMO The simply addictive Osmo platform will have your kids enthralled for hours - and learning as they go. Slot an iPad into the stand, slip the Osmo Reflector over its front camera and you’ve got yourself an endlessly interactive puzzle peripheral. Osmo's app intelligently recognises the real-world shapes, letters, numbers and drawings you can make and play with as part of the kit, in a seamless educational blend of physical and digital.
MARVIN'S IMAGIC Marvin's Magic boxes have long fascinated wannabe David Blaines, but they're not all that gadgety. Until now. Meet Marvin's iMagic: teaming traditional props with augmented reality via an iOS and Android app, it's a truly 21st century take on sleight of hand. Gasp as objects jump from your phone screen to your hand! Gawp as mysterious lights dance before your eyes! Gibber as you accidentally summon Beelzebub into your Samsung Galaxy S7! OK, maybe not that last one. Seeding create your own Tutu Craft Kit
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Can't Stop the Feeling! Justin Timberlake
Listen to the song and fill in the gaps with the words I got this _________ inside my bones It goes electric, wavey when I turn it ______ All through my city, all through my _______ We're flying up, no ceiling, when we're in our zone I got that _______ in my pocket Got that good soul in my _______ I feel that hot blood in my body when it _______, ooh I can't take my ________ up off it, moving so phenomenally Room on lock the way we rock it, so _______ stop And under the ________ when everything goes Nowhere to hide when I'm getting you ______ When we ______, well, you already know So just imagine, just imagine, just ______ Nothing I can see but you when you ______, dance, dance Feeling good, good, creeping up on you So just dance, dance, dance, come on All those ________ I shouldn't do But you dance, dance, dance And ain't _______ leaving soon so keep dancing 10
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A Short and Sweet History Mmm, chocolate...did you know that everyone's favorite candy has ancient roots in Latin American culture? We normally think of chocolate as a sweet treat, but it began as a bitter beverage! Chocolate as a food got its start in ancient times, when it wasn’t just a dessert – it played an important part in ritual and culture. In ancient Latin America, chocolate was worshipped – literally! Both the Mayan and Aztec people had gods that they believed were responsible for bringing chocolate to the earth. The two cultures consumed chocolate as a drink, which was popular among nobility. It was believed that the cocoa bean had magical powers, and it was used during major life events like births, marriages and deaths. Chocolate wasn’t mixed with sugar until Europeans came in contact with the Americas in the 1500s, They brought it hme to Europe, where it became an expensive import and a symbol of wealth. Instead of chili and corn, Europeans added cinnamon and sugar to chocolate. But because chocolate was imported from another country, chocolate was available only to the upper class and became a symbol of wealth and status. In the mid-1600s, "chocolate houses," which were like the coffee houses we have today, were a trendy meeting place for English citizens. By the 1700s, chocolate was a part of life for upper-class citizens in Europe; believed to be a nutritious drink with many popular that it was included in the rations for soldiers on the battlefield in the Revolutionary War. In the early 1800s, the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, and people quickly found ways of speeding up the chocolate-making process. In 1828, a Duth chemist found a way to remove some of the natural fat from chocolate, which lead to the creation of chocolate in food form. The first chocolate bar was made in 1847, and by 1868, a company called Cadbury began selling chocolate candies. The same year, Nestle invented milk chocolate.
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Which cultures were the rst to consume chocolate? a. The Swiss and the Dutch b. The Mayans and Aztecs c. The English and Myans How did chocolate become popular in Europe? a. People discovered it grew naturally there b. Explorers brought it back from the Americas c. A famous actor drank it For most of its history, chocolate was mainly eaten by: a. Everyone b. Peasants c. The upper class Why was chocolate so expensive in Europe? a. It was so delicious! b. It took a long time to make c. It was imported from another country
1. b, 2. b, 3. c, 4. c
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Chapter V - The Cry in the Corridor At first each day which passed by for Mary Lennox was exactly like the others. Every morning she awoke in her tapestried room and found Martha kneeling upon the hearth building her fire; every morning she ate her breakfast in the nursery which had nothing amusing in it; and after each breakfast she gazed out of the window across to the huge moor which seemed to spread out on all sides and climb up to the sky, and after she had stared for a while she realized that if she did not go out she would have to stay in and do nothing—and so she went out. She did not know that this was the best thing she could have done, and she did not know that, when she began to walk quickly or even run along the paths and down the avenue, she was stirring her slow blood and making herself stronger by fighting with the wind which swept down from the moor. She ran only to make herself warm, and she hated the wind which rushed at her face and roared and held her back as if it were some giant she could not see. But the big breaths of rough fresh air blown over the heather fi lled her lungs with something which was good for her whole thin body and whipped some red color into her cheeks and brightened her dull eyes when she did not know anything about it.
Vocabulary
Circle the correct meaning of the word tapestried A. attic corner B. decorated with cloth wall hangings C. gloomy and dark D. bright and merry
hearth
A. cushion B. wooden bench C. fi reproof rug D. front part of a fireplace
moor
A. high, openland B. snowy mountaintop C. beach on the ocean D. green valley
heather
A. swamp grass B. sand dunes C. bush with purple flowers D. flatland
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Why?
Circle the correct answer. Why did Mary go outside? A. She liked to run. B. It was too hot inside. C. It was too cold inside. D. She had nothing else to do.
Why did Mary run?
A. She wanted to get warm. B. She was in a hurry to get to breakfast. C. She heard a scary sound. D. She had to fi nd the garden.
Why was going outside good for Mary? A. It made her think clearly. B. She could get away from Martha. C. It made her stronger and healthier. D. She could see her uncle.
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In The Secret Garden, Mary Lennox, a young orphan, is living with her uncle in his England country house. Mary had been living in India, where she never got fresh air or exercise. 15
Cape Town is a coastal city sitting on the southern coast of South Africa. It is the tenth most populous city in South Africa and one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world.
It takes approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes to fly to Cape Town from Kuwait.
You will land at Cape Town International Airport – the second busiest airport in the country. It is located 20km from the city. Afrikaans is one of eleven official languages spoken in Cape Town!
The flag of South Africa consists of multiple colours and shapes. The black, green and yellow colours represent the country’s black population. The red, white and blue colours represent its white population.
Cape Town enjoys warm summers and mild, mainly dry, winters so you can enjoy this wonderful city at any time of the year!
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Cape Town has a reliable bus service and also a Big Red Tour Bus – ideal for seeing the sights!
Table Mountain is probably the most famous landmark in Cape Town. Tourists flock to see this flat-topped mountain, many taking the cableway to the top. Its level plateau stretches 3km from side to side and is flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and Lion's Head to the west.
A thin strip of cloud, known locally as the ‘tablecloth’, sometimes forms on top of Table Mountain – the perfect photo opportunity!
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches! You can choose from those at False Bay, Atlantic Seaboard and West Coast – the sea in False Bay is around 6 degrees warmer than the others.
The ‘City Bowl’ is a natural amphitheatre-shaped area bordered by Table Bay (a natural bay on the Atlantic Ocean). Cape Town’s central business district is located in the City Bowl.
Distance Between Kuwait & cape town
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3.74million
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Boulders Beach near Simon's Town is known for its colony of African penguins so don’t forget to add that to your itinerary.
Why not try whale watching? Southern right whales and humpback whales are often spotted off the coast during breeding season (August to November) but Bryde's whales and killer whales can be seen all year round. Wouldn’t that be impressive?!
Why not time your visit to coincide with Cape Town’s annual Minstrel Carnival? This spectacular sight takes place every year on 2nd January. Also known as the ‘Kaapse Klopse’ this involves competing teams of minstrels parading in bright costumes, with colourful umbrellas, performing jazz with an array of musical instruments.
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Surfing is extremely popular in Cape Town and the city plays host to the ‘Red Bull Big Wave Africa’ competition every year in July and August. What a great time to visit!
Don’t forget to visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. This includes a protected national forest and numerous animals and birds (including many rare and threatened species).
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is another must-see. As well as being picturesque, this is the place to go for shopping! It is also home to the Two Oceans Aquarium with its seven exhibition galleries and large viewing windows.
Another photo opportunity awaits at Mostert's Mill. This historic windmill, built in 1796, is the oldest surviving windmill in South Africa. The three-storey mill is 7.94 meters tall and its walls 1.15 meters thick! It has a thatched roof and 4 common sails.
Cape Town has hosted several major sporting events including the Rugby World Cup (1995), ICC Cricket World Cup (2003) and the FIFA World Cup (2010).
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a visit to the Cape of Good Hope. Due to its location, this rocky headland has special significance to sailors who refer to it simply as ‘The Cape’ and is followed by several offshore yacht races.
Before you leave, you must sample the Bobotie, a popular South African dish consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping. Delicious!
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The Emperor is the largest and most common species. It stands up to 48 inches tall and can weigh up to 90 pounds.
The yelloweyed penguin is the rarest species with only 5,000 birds remaining in New Zealand.
Did you know there are 18 different species of penguin? 5 of these are endangered and face the possible threat of extinction.
The aptly named ‘little penguin’ is the smallest species at just 12 inches tall and weighing 2 pounds. 20
A group of young penguin chicks is called a ‘creche’. A group of penguins on land is called a ‘waddle’ and a group of penguins in the water is called a ‘raft’.
Emperor penguins walk distances of 120kms in harsh conditions to reach their breeding site.
Penguins can stay under water for up to 20 minutes and can dive deep into the water.
Although penguins are birds, they are unable to fly. However, their flippers and streamlined bodies make them excellent swimmers. In fact, they are the fastest swimmers of any bird with speeds of up to 22mph.
They are colonial, highly sociable birds forming breeding colonies of tens of thousands. They’ve been known to use the same ‘rookary’ for thousands of years. Despite the large numbers, parents and chicks can easily find each other thanks to their acute hearing.
The single egg of an Emperor penguin is kept warm by a ‘brood pouch’ above the adult’s feet. Incubation takes 8-10 weeks. This duty is carried out by the male for two months in the winter while the female is at sea. During this time the male will not eat, relying instead on his fat reserves. When the female returns (after the chick has hatched) they swap parental duties and the male will go to sea while the female feeds the chick.
Their contrasting black and white plumage is called ‘countershading’ and provides excellent camouflage from above and below the water. 21
They have excellent eyesight and can see just as well underwater as they can on land.
They spend several hours each day preening their feathers. They also spread oil on their feathers using oil from a special gland near their tail. This is essential if their feathers are to remain waterproof.
On land, they use their tails to balance and stand upright. They look clumsy but can actually move quite quickly by hopping on both feet. They can also ‘toboggan’ by lying on their belly and sliding down icy slopes.
Their biggest threat (depending on the species) comes from sea lions, leopard seals, orcas, sharks, snakes and foxes. They are also at risk from pollution including oil spills. Climate change is also a big concern for the penguin population as well as illegal poaching.
Penguins are carnivores (meat eaters) and catch all of their food in the sea. This includes fish as well as insects, jellyfish, mollusks and crustaceans. This specialized diet is referred to as ‘piscivorous’.
ANSWERS: 1.A ‘raft’, 2.Yellow-eyed, 3.Rookary, 4.Countershading, 5.True, 6.75%, 7.Brood pouch, 8.Toboggan, 9.No, 10.Sea lions, leopard seals, orcas, sharks, snakes or foxes.
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Due to a special gland in their bodies that filters excess salt from their blood stream, penguins are able to drink sea water.
Penguins can survive for 15-20 years in the wild. They spend 75% of their lives at sea.
Penguins do not have teeth! However, they do have spines on their tongue and on the roof of their beak. They use their beak to grab and hold prey.
ter? s in the wa in u g n e p f roup o ame for a g n e th is guin? t a 1. Wh cies of pen e p s t s e r a the r ? ge? 2. Which is ites called s g in d hite pluma e w e r d b n a ir e k c th e eir bla 3. What ar describe th to d e s u e? me is true or fals – r 4. What na te a w lt sa a? s can drink spent at se 5. Penguin e r a s e v li m? ch of their chicks war ir e 6. How mu th p e e k s? they use to n icy slope w o d g 7. What do in d for sli rm is used 8. What te guins fly? reats? 9. Can pen biggest th ir e th f o e on 10. Name 23
After the death of his father when Humphry was just 16, he became interested in medicine and later studied as a surgeon apprentice.
Humphry Davy was born in Cornwall, England on 17th December 1778. He was a curious and intelligent child and he wrote poetry at an early age. He was also interested in nature and enjoyed fishing as well as collecting minerals and rocks. He became friends with a man called Davies Gilbert who granted Humphry access to a library and chemical laboratory. Humphry used the facilities to carry out experiments. He toyed with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and his findings led to an appointment as chemical superintendent of the Pneumatic Institution in 1798. 24
After working with oxides, nitrogen and ammonia, he published his findings in a book titled ‘Researches, Chemical and Philosophical’, earning him great recognition and respect and leading to him becoming a professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Following more experiments, this time with electricity, he delivered a lecture called ‘Some Chemical Agencies of Electricity’ in 1806. This led to further discoveries relating to sodium, potassium and boron. He also carried out research for the Society for Preventing Accidents in Coal Mines and invented a safety lamp for coal miners, known as the Davy lamp.
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Humphry received many awards for his work including the Copley Award (the Royal Society’s Royal Medal) and election to the presidency of the Royal Society. He was knighted in 1812 and made a baronet in 1818. After his knighthood, he married a rich widow named Jane Apreece but the couple never had children.
Unfortunately, as his health began to deteriorate he was forced to resign from the Royal Society. He was replaced by his old friend Davies Gilbert.
Humphry suffered a stroke leaving him partly paralyzed and later died in Geneva, Switzerland, on 29th May 1829.
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y have? 1. How many children did Humphr 2. What did he collect as a child? rs? 3. What did he invent for coal mine 4. What happened in 1812? street of Penzance? 5. What would you find in the main Royal Society? 6. Who succeeded Humphr y at the o known? 7. By what name is nitrous oxide als ns towards the discoveries of what? tio bu tri con his for n ow kn st be is y 8. Humphr 9. He died in Austria – true or false? erintendent at which institution? sup l ica em ch a ce on s wa y hr mp 10. Hu 26
He is best known for his contributions to the discoveries of chlorine and iodine and for the invention of the Davy lamp. Other notable books written by Humphry including ‘Elements of Chemical Philosophy’, ‘Elements of Agricultural Chemistry’ and ‘Consolations in Travel’.
In his hometown of Penzance, Cornwall, a statue of Humphry stands in front of the imposing Market House at the top of the town’s main street.
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ANSWERS: 1.None, 2.Minerals and rocks, 3.A safety lamp, 4.He was knighted, 5.A statue of Humphry Davy, 6.Davies Gilbert, 7.Laughing gas, 8.Chlorine and iodine, 9.False – Switzerland, 10.Pneumatic Institution
The cantaloupe is a large orangefleshed melon. It is sometimes called ‘muskmelon’ due to its unique musky flavour.
Today’s European cantaloupe is lightly ribbed with a sweet, flavourful flesh and a greengrey skin. The North American cantaloupe has a net-like skin with firm, orange flesh and a thin, lightgrey rind.
It is thought to have originated from Iran, India or Africa and was later introduced to Europe and the US. It is now the most popular melon in North America. 28
They are usually picked before fully ripening.
They are summer fruits and grow best from April through to August.
Cantaloupes are grown in vines in raised rows to ensure good drainage.
Cantaloupes are members of the cucurbit family of plants that also includes cucumbers, pumpkins, squashes and gourds. Other melons in the same plant family include watermelon, honeydew melon, crenshaw, casaba, Persian and canary melon. 29
Because the surface of a cantaloupe can contain harmful bacteria it is advisable to wash and scrub the fruit thoroughly before cutting and eating. After cutting, it should be consumed within three days.
Cantaloupes descend from tropical plants and therefore require warm temperatures throughout a relatively long growing period.
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They are particularly enjoyable when eaten fresh and can be added to a salad or eaten as a dessert with ice cream or custard. They can also be wrapped in prosciutto and served as antipasto.
The seeds from a cantaloupe make a great snack food. Rinse them first and then allow them to dry before roasting them in the oven for about 15 minutes – delicious!
Cantaloupes are very low in calories and fats and are an excellent source of Vitamin A (essential for healthy vision). They are also rich in Vitamin C.
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The Bone Sparrow
Nothing but Trouble
Subhi is a refugee. Born in an Australian permanent detention center after his mother and sister fled the violence of a distant homeland, Subhi has only ever known life behind the fences. But his world is far bigger than that every night, the magical Night Sea from his mother's stories brings him gifts, the faraway whales sing to him, and the birds tell their stories. And as he grows, his imagination threatens to burst beyond the limits of his containment.
Odawahaka has always been too small for Maggie’s big scientific ideas. Between her stuck-in-a-rut mom, her grumpy grandpop, and the lifetime supply of sludgy soda in the fridge, it’s hard for Maggie to imagine a change. But when Lena moves in with her creative spirit and outrageous perspective, middle school takes off with a bang. Someone starts pulling the kind of pranks that send their ruleloving new principal into an uproar complete with purple puffs of smoke, parachuting mice, and a scavenger hunt that leads to secret passageways.
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The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig If magic has a beginning, can it also have an end? When Amelia wants a wish to come true she knows just the man to ask - Father Christmas. But the magic she wants to believe in is starting to fade, and Father Christmas has more than impossible wishes to worry about. Upset elves, reindeers dropping out of the sky, angry trolls and the chance that Christmas might be cancelled. But Amelia isn't just any ordinary girl. And as Father Christmas is going to find out - if Christmas is going to be saved, he might not be able to do it alone .
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation by Shannon Hale
After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she takes a much needed break. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a "ROAR!" Seriously? A monster? On the perfect beach? Impossible! Could a sea monster really ruin this vacation for the Princess in Black? because Rule Number One: They will always be listening).
It Is Not Time for Sleeping by Lisa Graff
As the day comes to an end, bedtime draws near. But the little boy in this book is quite sure it is NOT time for sleeping. As each piece of his evening routine is completed helping with the dishes, playing with the dog, getting into pajamas, brushing teeth with Dad, being tucked in by Mom, and listening to a story he becomes a little more certain: it is definitely not time for sleeping. The question is, when WILL it be time for sleeping? A rhythmic, cumulative text and lush twilit scenes come together to create a perfect bedtime book that will be treasured for generations to come.
Little Big Girl by Claire Keane Matisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps when her little body is all tuckered out. But when Matisse meets her baby brother, she realizes that she isn't so little after all- She’s a big sister! And it’s great fun to show this new little person what wonders this big world has in store. With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.
Hap-Pea All Year by Keith Baker
Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas are here for a year full of fun. Hap-pea January! Let's get going, grab your mittens--hooray, it's snowing! The peas have rolled through the letters, numbers, and colors. Now, they're back with all of their signature jaunty and joyful energy to take young readers through the calendar. With bouncy rhyming text and playful pea-packed illustrations, celebrating the months, the seasons, and holidays has never been so fun!
Gertrude and Toby Save the Gingerbread Man by Shari Tharp
Farmer Sam and his son Ryan are taking their prize pig to the county fair. Gertrude and Toby decide they have plenty of time to sneak off the farm for an extra adventure. But Gertrude and Toby soon discover that a giant has captured their friend, the Gingerbread Man! Gertrude and Toby come up with a plan to save him. But the giant, who is sleeping nearby, wakes up during their rescue!
Dreaming of Mocha by An Swerts
Florence wants a dog. It doesn’t matter what kind of dog. Just any dog. To take care of, and to pet. To run with, and to play with. If she gets a dog, she will NEVER whine again and she’ll always be good. That’s what she promised Mom. One day there’s a little dog in Florence’s garden. He came out of nowhere. “Mocha” it says on his collar. Mocha and Florence become the best of friends. But then Mocha’s owner is suddenly at the door. And he is a very nice man. What will Florence do now?
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Bone Fractures when you break a bone
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What's a bone fracture?
Your bones are very strong and can almost always stand up to the pressure you put on them when you are running, falling, crashing into things and all the other things that happen when you are busy adding to your collection of bruises! Your bones can even bend a little and come back straight again. Sometimes, however, the pressure is all too much and you break a bone. The medical name for a broken bone is a fracture. Usually the parts of the body where the bones get broken are the arms or legs, but a bad fall or a road crash can cause fractures to other parts of the body such as the skull or spine.
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Types of fractures Doctors describe fractures in several different ways. Kids are more likely to have one of the following types of fracture. lGreenstick fracture - where a child's bone bends and cracks, but doesn't break right across. lSimple fracture – where the bone breaks cleanly in one place. lCompound fracture - where the skin over the fracture is damaged.
What does it feel like to break a bone? It hurts! How much it hurts can depend on where the fracture is and how your body reacts. Your brain will be getting messages from all over your body, not just the site of the break, so you may have several different things you could notice: la lot of pain around where the bone is broken ldizziness lfeeling cold and shivery lswelling lbruising lnot being able to move that part of the body lthe limb looks deformed or different in some way lsome people feel sick or vomit lsome people pass out lsome people cry lsome people don't feel any pain for a while. 35
How your body heals fractures Your amazing body will quickly swing into action to start healing your broken bone. Inside your bone there are blood vessels. When the bone breaks blood leaks out and forms a clot called a fracture haematoma (say frak-cher heem-a-toma). This helps to keep the bone in place and keep the pieces lined up so that they can mend. broken legs hurtThe area around the fracture swells up due to the bleeding around the place where the bone is broken. Cells in the fracture haematoma begin getting rid of dead and damaged tissue while other cells start to help your bone heal. Within days the fracture haematoma starts to become a tougher tissue called a soft callus. Special cells make fine threads of collagen while others make fibrocartilage. The callus gets stronger, changing into a fibro-cartilaginous callus (say fi-bro-car-ti-la-jin-us) and starts to bridge the gap between the pieces of bone. (It's a bit like a spider spinning a web, the more threads it spins the stronger the web grows.) Now other cells move in and start to make bone cells which make the callus much harder and more able to hold the pieces of the bone in place as it goes into the final stage of healing. It's now become a bone callus. The body has now fixed the bone's position. Over the next months the bone callus is gradually replaced by harder bone, and blood circulation in the bone improves. For several months there is a lump around the fracture but this slowly changes so that eventually the bone usually becomes the same shape as it was before it was broken. 36
Your body needs help
going to hospitalYes, your body can heal broken bones, but you need to see a doctor because the bone pieces may not be lined up properly so the bone may heal in a bent position. Your doctor will:
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take an x-ray to see whether the bone is broken and whether the pieces of the bone are lined up properly, or whether they need to be pulled back into the right position. If the pieces of the bone are not in the right position the doctor will give you an anaesthetic so that you don't feel pain while the bone pieces are being moved into the right position. put on a cast to hold the bones still. This might be plaster or sometimes plastic give you something to help manage pain. In very bad breaks it may be necessary to have an operation to put metal rods or plates into the body to hold the bone pieces together. www.boushahricp.com
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with Addition and Subtraction Decode the secret message Ninja Aki has sent you! He writes his messages in addition and subtraction problems. Solve the problems and unravel his secret ninja message!
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Lattice Multiplication Lattice multiplication is a method of multiplying numbers using a grid. This method breaks the multiplication process into smaller steps, which some children find easier.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted between January 1947 and December 1948. It aimed to form a basis for human rights all over the world and represented a significant change of direction from events during World War II and the continuing colonialism that was rife in the world at the time. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered as the most translated document in modern history. It is available in more than 360 languages and new translations are still being added. The UN General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France, on the December 10, 1948. All states and interested organizations were invited to mark December 10 as Human Rights Day at a UN meeting on December 4, 1950. It was first observed on December 10 that year and has been observed each year on the same date. Each year Human Rights Day has a theme. Some of these themes have focused on people knowing their human rights or the importance of human rights education. The day is normally marked both by high-level political conferences and meetings and by cultural events and exhibitions dealing with human rights issues. In addition it is traditionally on 10 December that the five-yearly United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights and Nobel Peace Prize are awarded. Many governmental and non-governmental organizations active in the human rights field also schedule special events to commemorate the day, as do many civil and social-cause organizations.
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Human Rights Logo, unveiled in New York on 23 September 2011
Image by Zen Pencils created for Blog Action Day 2013
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What parts of the body make up the respiratory system? Little biologists will use this respiratory system diagram to identify the most important parts of the human respiratory system and their functions. The respiratory system is the group of tissues and organs in your body that allow you to breathe. This system includes your airways, your lungs, and the blood vessels and muscles attached to them that work together so you can breathe. The respiratory system’s main function is to supply oxygen to all the parts of your body. It does this through breathing: inhaling oxygen-rich air and exhaling air filled with carbon dioxide, which is a waste gas. This is how the respiratory system works: first you breathe air in through your nose and mouth, which wet and warm the air so it won’t irritate your lungs. Then the air travels through your voice box, down your windpipe, and though two bronchii (bronchial tubes) into your lungs. Cilia, tiny mucous-covered hairs, in your airways trap foreign particles and germs to filter the air that you breathe. You then cough or sneeze the particles out of your body. The diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and other muscles help your lungs expand and contract so you can inhale and exhale. When you inhale, the air goes through the bronchii in your lungs to blood vessels that connect to veins and arteries. These veins and arteries carry the blood throughout your body. When you exhale, the carbon dioxide goes out the same way, exiting your body through your nose and mouth. If you can’t breathe or can’t breathe well, your body won’t receive enough oxygen to keep it running, and it will also be poisoned by the carbon dioxide that is building up in your blood with nowhere to go.
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Directions: Look at the diagram. Read about what each part of the respiratory system does. Label each part of the respiratory system on the diagram.
nose – contains two
nostrils which brings air in and out of the body
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trachea or windpipe –
a tube that connects the upper respiratory system to the lungs
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lungs – the main part of
the respiratory system; it puts oxygen into the bloodstream
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mouth – can be used
to suck in or expel air
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bronchi – smaller tubes
that bring air to and from the lungs
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diaphram –
muscle that moves up and down to help expand your lungs
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Gravity is the force that causes things to drop to earth. It is also the force that keeps planets in their orbits. Every physical object has a gravitational pull, including you!
There are two major factors that determine the strength of an object’s gravitational pull:
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Its mass, which can also be thought of as how much matter it’s made of or how easily it can be moved by a force. (The sun has a big gravitational pull because it is so massive; you have almost no gravitational pull because you are so small and not made up of as much stuff compared to the Earth and Sun.)
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How close the things are together. Stars in other parts of the universe have almost no pull on us, but the Sun has a huge pull because it is close. PERSON
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CALCULATE YOUR WEIGHT ON DIFFERENT PLANETS! Your mass will always stay the same but your weight depends on gravity. You will weigh less on the moon because it is smaller (has less gravity) than you would on the sun. Calculate your weight using a calculator on the planets and Earth’s moon. Multiply the gravity of each celestial body by your Earth weight. CELESTIAL BODIES
your earth weight
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The ocean is calling Home Alone A timeless favorite! It's been over 20 years since the release of Home Alone ($10, originally $20) — and we're sure that your kids will love it just as much as you did! Watch as 8-year-old Kevin McCallister rigs his house with booby traps to catch two not-so-smart burglars who want to rob his house on Christmas while he's home alone.
The Polar Express Tag along on an epic journey to the North Pole! Based on the beloved book, The Polar Express ($9, originally $15) follows a young boy on an adventure of a lifetime to the North Pole as he learns that anything is possible if you just believe.
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Merry Madagascar Kids who loved Madagascar simply can't resist this short TV Christmas special, which stars their favorite characters in a festive new adventure. Anyone else should enjoy the film's positive messages and quirky humor.
Arthur Christmas We always hear stories about Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but what about their son? Arthur Christmas ($8, originally $20) focuses on the heir to Santa's sleigh and how he helps his dad on the most stressful day of the year.
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Candle manufacturers’ surveys show that 96% of all candles purchased are bought by women.
Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), by the kitchen (18%), and the bedroom (13%).
Consumers say they typically burn candles for just under 3 hours.
The "Magic Candles", available in confectionary stores are candles which cannot be blown out, as they re-ignite. This is because the wax is treated with red phosphorus.
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A form of private street lighting began in Dublin as early as 1616 when the Candlelight Law was passed, "compelling every fifth house to display a light within prescribed hours of the night for the guidance of street-users"
Someone who makes candles is known as a chandler.
Candle industry research indicates that the most important factors affecting candle sales are scent, color, cost and shape.
Fire can burn most string very fast. But in a candle, the string does not burn fast, because the fire melts the wax instead. The wax sometimes drips down the side of the candle. When the melted wax is far from the flame, it gets hard again, and can be used again in a new candle.
There are many different reasons why candles are associated with Christmas, although no one knows when they first became connected! One of the earliest records of candles being used at Christmas is from the middle ages, where a large candle was used to represent the star of Bethlehem. Jesus is sometimes called 'the Light of the World' by Christians. This might have started the custom of the Advent Crown and Advent Candles. Candles are also used in the modern winter festival Kwanzaa, where a special candle holder called a kinara, that holds seven candles is used. Perhaps the most famous use of candles at Christmas are Carols by Candlelight Services. These are services when the church is only lit by candles. Candles were also originally used to decorate Christmas Trees, until safer electric lights were invented! In some parts of Ireland, it was traditional to have a Yule candle instead of a Yule Log. In Southern India, Christians often put small oil burning clay lamps on the flat roofs of their homes to celebrate Christmas. Christians in China use paper lanterns to decorate their Christmas trees. Candles are also used as part of the St. Lucia's or St. Lucy's day celebrations in Sweden.
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Finding the Average Mean, Median, and Mode
In statistics, there are three kinds of averages: mean, median, and mode. Help the concept of averages sink in with this worksheet that asks your fifth grader to find the value of each average for a variety of data sets. MEAN: The mean of a group of numbers is the average of the numbers. MEDIAN: The median of a group of numbers is the number that is exactly in the middle when the numbers are arranged numerically. Note: For even sets of numbers, take the average of the middle two numbers. MODE: The mode of a group of numbers is the number that appears most often.
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Half Hour Practice telling time to the half hour with your first grader with this matching worksheet. He'll read each clock, then draw a line to the time that matches.
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Help the penguin reach home
Solve the word puzzle
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S T R A H C C I S MU 02 01
24K Magic
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Let Me Love You
Unsteady
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DJ Snake & Justin
X Ambassadors
Bruno Mars
Closer Chainsmokers & Halsey
06 05 Fake Love
Don't Let Me Down
07 This Is What Your Came For Calvin Harris & Rihanna
Chainsmokers & Daya
Drake
09 08 My Way
No Shopping French Montana & Drake
Calvin Harris
10 Perfect Illusion Lady Gaga
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Computer Parts Can you name all these computer parts? Use the words below and the descriptions for clues.
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Complete the Christmas Story Here is a fun holiday exercise to reinforce your grade-schooler’s understanding of adjectives from adverbs. Early on, it can be confusing to distinguish how the two forms of speech are used. Use the downloadable worksheet below and fill in the blanks or create one of your own after it and ask your child to bring the story to life. It was Christmas Eve and _______ (adjective) girls and boys everywhere were _______ (adverb) awaiting Santa’s arrival. The elves worked _______ (adverb) to put the finishing touches on all the toys. The _______ (adjective) reindeer ran _______ (adverb) into position at the head of Santa’s sleigh. They soared into the midnight sky, high above the _______ (adjective) rooftops. Santa laughed _______ (adverb) as he delivered _______ (adjective) presents to all the children’s homes. _______ (Adverb) wrapped gifts glistened under the _______ (adjective) lights of Christmas trees. Children around the world awoke early on Christmas morning and _______ (adverb) tip-toed out of bed to see if Santa had come.
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Haiku Poem Christmas
A Haiku poem consists of 3 lines and 17 syllables and can be written on many themes. Each line has a set number of syllables: Line 1 – 5 syllables Line 2 – 7 syllables Line 3 – 5 syllables Read the two examples below: An old silent pond... A frog jumps into the pond, Splash! Silence again. The sky is so blue. The sun is so warm up high. I love the summer. Now try writing your own Haiku. Your theme is Christmas. Think of a title for your poem. Title: __________________________________ Line 1: ___________________________________ Line 2: ____________________________________ Line 3: ____________________________________ 59
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Located in New York Harbor, this famous symbol of freedom was a gift to the United States from the people of France in 1886.
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Each second, about 150,000 gallons of water pour over these falls on the United States-Canada border.
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Mine Blitz The makers of Century City have built a fast-paced platformer around the story of the beloved miner in a awesome game! This is a challenging adventure inside the gold mine-with traps, bombs, pikes and dungeon creatures-for player to tackle.
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