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From The Editor Hi Kids, Welcome to this special Ramadan issue of Kidslife. Ramadan is a very special time in the Muslim calendar and you can learn all about the Holy month in this May issue of Kidslife. Remember to think about those children less fortunate than yourself and do as many good deeds as you can! If you’re gift wrapping presents during Ramadan, spare a thought for the inventor of Sellotape, Richard Gurley Drew. Gift wrapping would be so much more difficult without his clever invention! As well as Ramadan, May is also the month we observe World No Tobacco Day. If you know someone who smokes, remind them they shouldn’t be doing so on May 31st. Perhaps it will be the motivation they need to stop smoking altogether! Smoking is bad for our health. Passion Fruit, on the other hand, is good for our health. You can read all about this juicy little fruit in this issue of Kidslife. You can also find out some amazing facts about that nocturnal favourite, the owl; not forgetting our Travel Diary which, this month, takes you on trip to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
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BOTTLE FLIP
This made-in-the-U.S. game turns the popular art of bottle flipping into a high-energy board game. Earn points and move along the board by completing individual challenges, face-to-face “flip offs,” group “all out flip outs,” or create your own challenges. Includes 120 challenge cards, a scoring board, a starter bottle, and more.
Holds little outfits and big dreams. This stylish set includes 1 wooden wardrobe with vanity, 1 stool with removable seat cover and 5 plastic clothes hangers. Doll and accessories sold separately.
FASHION PLATES TRAVEL DESIGN SET Create fabulous designs and be creative on the go. This portable design set features mix and match travel-themed Fashion Plates, crayons, paper, and a built-in storage compartment. 6
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch 2
The VTech® Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX is an even smarter watch for kids with more fun games and activities! Perfect for young photographers, this durable smartwatch has more memory so kids can take tons of pictures and videos.
Dino-Lite AM2111 handheld 0.3 MP digital microscope It’s amazing what you can see with a microscope. Your kids will love collecting samples to examine, and even everyday objects can reveal surprises. This handheld microscope plugs into your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone — the software supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS — and shows from 10X up to 220X magnification.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair
It’s baby’s very own place to sit and discover new things! This “magic” ABC seat knows when baby sits, activating songs and phrases when baby stands. Press the light-up remote or flip book pages to hear numbers, shapes and more. Lift the cushion to reveal more fun surprises.
GEOSAFARI SOLAR ROVER
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You can learn about solar energy with this sunpowered vehicle that comes pre-assembled. The Rover includes three cones for obstacle course challenges and a 20-page activity guide for play inspiration.
Our Generation, Sweet Stop Ice Cream Truck
Galaxy Zega Battle Tanks Transform your living room floor into a battleground and go head-to-head with smartphone-controlled tanks. Thanks to Galaxy Zega’s clever design, it’s quick and easy to slot a battleground together.
Everyone loves the ice cream truck, and this Our Generation Blue Ice Cream Truck delivers for your kids' 18" dolls. It plays music and lights up to announce its arrival. Then kids can mix and match all sorts of ice cream treats for their dolls. Dolls sold separately. Ages 3 and up.
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My name is Linda. I am 6 years old. My favorite color is pink. My favorite sport is swimming. My favorite cartoons are Muana and Trolls. My favorite character is Princess Poppy. I go to Gulf British Academy and I am in
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My favorite game/app on my IPad is candy When I grow up, I want to be a singer or
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News Malala Yousafzai Becomes Honourary Canadian
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Malala Yousafzai has a message for Canadian kids: Don't wait, to make a difference. Just because you're young doesn't mean you can't be a leader. Yousafzai is an activist for children's rights, and particularly the right for girls to get an education. In this case, "activist" means that she tries to get that message out, no matter how difficult that may be for her. For Yousafzai, it has been very difficult, indeed. When she was 15 years old, she was attacked on her way to school. Some people in the village where she lived in Pakistan didn’t think girls should be allowed to get an education. They didn’t like Yousafzai going to school, and they wanted her to stop telling people that girls should be allowed to go to school. Yousafzai, who is now 19 years old, was very badly hurt. It took her a long time to recover. But she never stopped telling people about how important it is for girls to get an education. For her courage and thoughtfulness, and her efforts to help girls around the world get an education, Canada has made her an “honourary citizen.” That means, Yousafzai is now Pakistani, but also Canadian. She is just the sixth person in Canada’s history to be awarded that honour.
In her thank-you speech in Canada’s House of Commons, she had a message for Canadian children. “You don’t have to be as old as the very young Prime Minister Trudeau to be a leader,” she said. She said that when she was very young, she used to think she had to get older before she could make a difference. But she said she knows now that anyone, of any age, can stand up for what they believe is right and make a difference. She also asked Canada’s leaders to take a lead role in raising more money for the education of girls, especially in refugee camps. After her speech, the packed crowed of Canadian politicians gave her a standing ovation and then spontaneously began singing the national anthem, O Canada.
U.K. Gym Offers Group Napping Classes For Exhausted Clients In our increasingly fast-paced, technology-driven world, most adults do not get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep every night. Things are even worse for those with young children. A recent study revealed that 86% of parents in the United Kingdom complain of fatigue and about 26% get less than 5 hours of sleep every night. To provide exhausted patrons a little relief from their hectic schedules, David Lloyd Clubs, a chain of gyms and fitness centers in Europe, has introduced a napercise class! As the name suggests, the hour-long group class, described as a way to "reinvigorate the mind, improve moods, and even burn the odd calorie," does not involve any hard-core exercise May 2017
Emmanuel Macron Is France's Youngest Leader Since Napoleon Bonaparte
On May 7, 39-year-old Emmanuel Macron became France’s youngest leader since 35-yearold Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned emperor in 1804. The former economy minister is also the first president in modern French history who does not belong to the country’s two mainstream political parties — the conservative Republicans and the left-wing Socialists. Macron, who quit the government in 2016 to form Centrist party “En Marche!” (“On the Move”), identifies himself as a radical outsider and promises to overhaul the country’s “failing” political system and revive the shrinking economy.
Guess What? Your Brain May Have 100 Times More Computing Power Than You Thought
Given that scientists have been studying the human body for thousands of years, one would think that they have uncovered all there is to know. It turns out that is not the case. The latest surprising news comes from a team of researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), who have discovered that our brains might be ten times more active and possess 100 times more computing power than previously believed. As you may be aware, the nerve cells, or neurons, 11 in our brains comprise three main parts-the cell bodies, or somas, branch-like structures called dendrites, and long slender projections called axons. Previously, scientists had believed that only the soma was actively involved in generating electric pulses or “spikes” which help create and store memories. They believed that dendrites merely transmitted the impulses from other neurons to the soma, while axons carried the impulses away from the soma. Turns out that is not the case, at least as far as dendrites are concerned.
Lungs Don't Just Help Us Breathe — They Produce Blood Too In your biology class, you may have learned that lungs help us breathe while bone marrow, found in flat bones such as the hip bone, produces red and white blood cells through a process called hematopoiesis. Now, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers have discovered that in addition to being a crucial part of our respiratory system, lungs also play a major role in the production and storage of blood cells. Like many medical breakthroughs, the scientists stumbled upon this discovery by accident. The team, led by Professor Mark R. Looney, was trying to observe how platelets (cells that form clots to stop bleeding) circulating in the lungs interact with the immune system in mice. To trace the cells’ path, the rodents had been genetically modified so that the platelets appeared a glowing green. May 2017
World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31. This annual global World Health Organization event reminds the public about the dangers of tobacco use. Each year a new theme is introduced to help raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. Reading
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May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The World Health Organization (WHO) first organized this day in 1987. This annual global event reminds the public about the dangers of tobacco use. The WHO hopes the event will encourage young people not to pick up smoking. The long-term goal of the event is to reduce the number of deaths from tobacco use. Each year a new global theme is introduced. In 2006, the theme was "Tobacco: Deadly in any Form or Disguise". The theme in 2009 was "Tobacco Health Warnings". The emphasis that year was on the effectiveness of picture warnings on cigarette packages. The WHO believes that tobacco companies should not be allowed to advertise. Smoking bans haven't always been in place. There was a time when people could smoke freely in public places, including airplane cabins. These days, many countries do not allow tobacco use in public places such as restaurants and shopping malls. Smoking on patios and sidewalks is even frowned upon. If you have minors as passengers, it may even be illegal to smoke in your own car.
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Comprehension Answer the following questions: 1. What does WHO stand for? 2. What is the WHO's goal of WNTD? 3. What was emphasized on WNTD in 2009? 4. What does the WHO want to ban tobacco companies from doing? 5. How has smoking in public places changes over the years? 13
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Improving the Environment
Carrier Bags Plastic carrier bags that we use to bring home our shopping take centuries to decompose when thrown away. It is estimated that between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year worldwide. Plastic bags float easily in air and water and can travel long distances. Plastic litter causes many thousands of marine mammals and seabirds to die each year. Some cities have banned plastic bags to help protect the environment. 14
The Blackwell family buy their shopping once a week. They fill 12 plastic bags with their weekly shop.
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Questions 1) How many plastic bags do they use after 10 weeks? _______________
2) How many plastic bags do they use after 1 year? _______________
3) How many plastic bags do they use after 10 years? _______________
4) How long do plastic bags take to decompose? _______________
5) How could the Blackwell family cut down on the amount of plastic bags they use? 15
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6) How many carrier bags would be used if 200 families used bags like the Blackwell family
in a year? _______________
7) Why have some cities banned plastic bags? ___________________________________
8) How many plastic bags are used each year worldwide?
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On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building was officially opened.
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In any given year, no month ever begins or ends on the same day of the week as May does. May's birthstone is the emerald which is emblematic of love and success.
Lily of the Valley is the traditional flower for this month, a symbol of sweetness.
According to old superstitions, it is unlucky to marry, buy a broom or wash a blanket in May.
Nine UK prime ministers were born in May, which is more than any other month.
In some countries the second Sunday in May is Mother's Day. May 2017
In 2004, a study of 40,000 people showed that people born in May think themselves luckier than those born in any other month.
The United Kingdom celebrates May as the National Smile Month.
The zodiac signs for May are Taurus and Gemini.
What is easy to get into, but hard to get out of? Trouble.
I am always hungry, I must always be fed, The finger I touch, Will soon turn red Fire.
What has a Heart but no other organs? A deck of cards. Say Racecar backwards. ‘Racecar’ 17
What is it that no one wants, but no one wants to lose? A lawsuit.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? Footsteps
There was a plane crash every single person died. Who survived? Married couples. May 2017
You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I? A reflection.
Which vehicle is spelled the same forwards and backwards? Racecar.
What is it that goes up and goes down but does not move? The temperature.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
It takes approximately 7 and a half hours to fly from Kuwait to Edinburgh.
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It’s easy to get around Edinburgh by bus, tram and train. There are also various walking tours and the famous hop-on-hop-off tour bus.
Holyrood is also where you will find Holyrood Palace, home of the British monarch in Scotland.
Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament, located in the Holyrood area of the city.
It is rumoured that the Palace is also home to the ghost of Agnes Sampson, who was stripped and tortured in 1592 after being accused of witchcraft. May 2017
The most visited attraction in Edinburgh is its castle. This impressive landmark sits atop Castle Rock. The rock is an extinct volcano and the summit is 130 metres above sea level.
Since 1861, the One O’Clock Gun has fired every day from Edinburgh Castle (with the exception of Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day) at 13:00 hours. Originally intended as a time signal for ships it is now a tourist attraction only.
The Royal Mile stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. It’s lined with streets and alleyways boasting shops, coffee shops and restaurants. It’s made up of Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand and is situated in the Old Town. 19
The national flag of Scotland is called the Saltire. It is blue with a white diagonal cross. Princes Street is another popular shopping destination, situated in the New Town, across the Water of Leith. The river is 22 miles long. Distance Between Kuwait & Edinburgh: 3,900 miles
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Make sure you visit the statue of Greyfriars Bobby. Sitting at the junction of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge, this small statue is a tribute to the Skye Terrier who is said to have stood guard over his owner’s grave for 14 years until he himself died on 14th January 1872.
The Scottish National Gallery is located at The Mound. First opened in 1859 it boasts the Scottish national collection of fine art including masterpieces by Jacopo Bassano, Van Dyck and Giambattista Tiepolo.
If you’re feeling energetic, why not climb Arthur’s Seat? It is the main mountain in Edinburgh and rises to a height of 250.5 metres. Once at the top, the views of the city are spectacular.
The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer in the world. It is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott and stands in Princes Street Gardens.
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Princes Street Gardens form a public park in the centre of the city. The gardens cover 8.5 acres and are a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. They also play host to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations.
ANSWERS:1.National Monument of Scotland, 2.Arthur’s Seat, 3.Greyfriar’s Bobby, 4.The ghost of Agnes Sampson, 5.Sir Walter Scott, 6.Mashed swede and potatoes, 7.Edinburgh Castle, 8.22 miles, 9.The Mound, 10.Time signal for ships May 2017
Another impressive monument is the National Monument of Scotland. It sits at the top of Calton Hill and is Scotland’s national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. Construction began in 1826 but it was not finished until 1829 because of lack of funds. This earned it various nicknames including ‘Edinburgh’s Folly’ and ‘Scotland’s Disgrace’.
Be aware that Edinburgh is a very hilly city and it can be treacherously icy in the winter!
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Before you leave, be sure to try some haggis. Scotland’s national dish is usually served with ‘neeps and tatties’ (mashed swede and potatoes) and is not to be missed!
h’s Folly better known? 1. By what name is Edinburg in mountain in Edinburgh? 2. What is the name of the ma Edinburgh? ye Terrier who has a statue in 3. What is the name of the Sk ? e besides the British monarch lac Pa d oo lyr Ho in s live e els 4. Who a tribute to which author? 5. The Scottish Monument is s? 6. What are neeps and tattie ? 7. What sits atop Castle Rock ith? 8. How long is the Water of Le Scottish National Gallery? 9. Where would you find the rpose of the one o’clock gun? 10. What was the original pu May 2017
There are around 200 different species of owls.
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The more well-known species include the barn owl, snowy owl and the long-eared owl.
A group of owls is called a parliament.
Depending on the species, they can be found in tree holes, tree trunks, bushes or barns.
They are nocturnal birds of prey and can be divided into two families: Strigidae (true owls) and Tytonidae (barn owls).
Owls have a heart-shaped face, a large, broad head and binocular vision (a wider field of view). May 2017
They also have binaural hearing, meaning they can pinpoint exactly where a sound is coming from.
Their sharp talons are excellent for hunting.
Owls mostly feed on small mammals and birds as well as insects and fish.
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Owl feathers are specially adapted for silent flight so their prey won’t hear them coming!
Barn Owls swallow their prey whole. They eat up to 1,000 mice every year! May 2017
They have a flat face with a circle of feathers around each eye.
They can rotate their heads and necks by 270 degrees!
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Owls are farsighted so their far vision, particularly in low light, is exceptionally good. However, they cannot see clearly anything within a few centimeters of their eyes.
The smallest owl in the world is the Elf Owl which stands at only 5-6 inches tall. The largest owls can stand up to 32 inches tall.
The average lifespan of an owl in captivity is 20 years.
ANSWERS:1.Heart-shaped, 2.By 270 degrees, 3.True owls, 4.Squeak or dull whistle, 5.True, 6.Up to 1,000, 7.A parliament, 8.Fox, snake, squirrel (and other owls), 9.Elf owl, 10.Barn, snowy or long-eared. May 2017
Not all owls make the wellknown hooting sound. Some have a squeaking call, others a dull whistle.
Owls can lay up to a dozen eggs but they do not all hatch at the same time.
The main predators of owls include foxes, snakes and squirrels. They can also prey on each other!
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owl have? ch can they ro tate their hea 3. What type o d? f owls make u p the Strigida 4. Other than e family? hooting, name a n o ther owl call 5. Owls are fa rsighted – tru e or false? 6. How many mice does a b arn owl eat in 7. What is a g a year? roup of owls c a ll e d ? 8. Name two o wl predators. 9. What is the world’s smalle st owl called? 10. Name a w ell-known spe cies of owl. 2. By how mu
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Richard Gurley Drew Inventor of Scotch Tape
Richard G. Drew was born on 22nd June 1899 in Minnesota, USA.
Little is known of his early life other than the fact he played the banjo and drove a tractor!
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He studied Mechanical Engineering for one year at the University of Minnesota and followed this with a correspondence course in Machine Design. The company made sandpaper and he began working for them as a technician.
At the age of 22, he applied for a job at the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
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When testing sandpaper samples at an auto body shop he noticed that the painters were struggling to use their plaster tape. GREAT MINDS
Richard came up with an alternative but repeated trials of his new product were unsuccessful. However, undeterred, he continued with his mission and made the necessary changes.
The resulting paper-backed, pressuresensitive tape (Scotch masking tape) hit the market in 1925 and was an instant success.
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He followed this with a second invention, transparent Scotch brand cellulose tape, which was launched in 1930. This is known as sellotape in the UK. The success of the tapes allowed Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (widely known as 3M) to redefine itself as a major research and development company.
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Richard climbed up the ranks of 3M and, in 1943, established their Products Fabrication Laboratory (pro-fab lab). The lab consisted of a team of like-minded individuals and under Richard’'s leadership they invented a host of new innovative products.
These inventions included reflective sheeting to improve the visibility of road signs and breathable face masks.
By the time Richard retired from 3M, 30 patents carried his name as inventor or coSome members of 3M’'s senior inventor. He had been with management referred to the the company for 40 years lab as the ‘funny farm’ but were and even after retirement, left eating their words when its he continued to serve as a success became apparent. consultant for new product development.
Richard died on 14th December 1980 in Santa Barbara, California.
Questions:
1. What was Richard’s first job for 3M? 2. What did he study at the University of Minnesota? 3. When did Scotch masking tape first hit the market? 4. What is ‘pro-fab lab’ short for? 5. What name did senior management give to the lab? 6. How many patents carried Richard’s name? 7. Name one invention from the pro-fab lab. 8. What product did 3M make when Richard first worked there? 9. What is the name for transparent Scotch tape in the UK? 10. Where did Richard pass away? ANSWERS:1.Technician, 2.Mechanical Engineering, 3.1925, 4.Products Fabrication Laboratory, 5.Funny farm,6.30, 7.Breathable face mask or reflective sheeting for road signs, 8.Sandpaper, 9.Sellotape, 10.Santa Barbara, California May 2017
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There are several varieties of passion fruit. They are usually purple or yellow in colour. The purple varieties tend to be smaller and juicier but the yellow kinds are more common.
Brazilian Golden and Golden Giant are examples of wellknown yellow passion fruits. Black Knight and Purple Giant are among the widely recognised purple fruits.
Passion fruits are native to Brazil but are also grown in Hawaii, California, Florida and New Zealand.
Passion fruits are egg-shaped with a brittle, wrinkled rind.
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The fruits are produced by fastgrowing vines which can grow up to 20 feet in one year. The vines usually survive a maximum of 7 years.
The seeds of a passion fruit are edible so you can scoop and eat the pulp straight from the shell.
Its leaves are large, glossy and green, divided into three distinct lobes. The flowers of purple passion fruits are white with a band of purple and have a crown-like appearance.
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Passion fruit is rich in vitamins A and C as well as iron, potassium and magnesium. May 2017
One single passion fruit has only 16 calories.
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Research suggests that the fruit extracts may kill cancer cells in developing fetuses.
ANSWERS: 1.Brazil, 2.It’s juicy, 3.16, 4.Brittle and wrinkled, 5.Brazilian Golden and Golden Giant, 6.False, 7.A and C, 8.White with a band of purple with a crown-like appearance, 9.Maximum 7 years, 10.True
The natural chemicals of a passion fruit are also used to lower blood pressure, treat asthma and control muscle spasms.
The leaves and flowers of the passion fruit vine act as a sedative and are often used to induce sleep.
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When choosing passion fruit, make sure they are plump and ripe. If they feel heavy it usually means they are juicy!
Passion fruit pulp mixed with cream cheese, spread over raisin toast makes a delicious snack - especially when topped with chopped pecans! Try it, it’s delicious!
Passion fruits make an excellent topping for tarts and are often used to make jam, yogurt and cheesecake.
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QUESTIONS
which country? 1. Passion fruits are native to at does it mean? 2. If the fruit feels heavy, wh ere in one passion fruit? 3. How many calories are th on fruit? 4. Describe the rind of a passi nown yellow passion fruits? ll-k we of s ple am ex o tw me 5. Na ? it are inedible – true or false 6. The seeds of a passion fru ich two vitamins? 7. Passion fruits are rich in wh le passion fruit look like? rp pu a of rs we flo e th do t 8. Wha lly survive? 9. How long does a vine usua false? it act as a sedative – true or fru on ssi pa a of rs we flo d 10. The leaves an May 2017
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Chester and Gus by Cammie McGovern Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream might never come true until a family adopts him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism.
by Drew Daywalt, Adam Rex
From New York Times bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Prisoner of Ice and Snow by Ruth Lauren In a thrilling fantasy that’s equal parts Prison Break and Frozen, Valor attempts the impossible breaking her sister out of prison. When Valor is arrested, she couldn’t be happier. Demidova’s prison for criminal children is exactly where she wants to be. Valor’s sister Sasha is already serving a life sentence for stealing from the royal family and Valor is going to help her escape . . . from the inside.
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CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington When the world is thrust into darkness due to a global energy shortage, the Worlds Best Scientist comes up with a bold plan to set up a solar power plant on the moon. But someone has to go up there to set it up, and that adventure falls to the CatStronauts, the best space cats on the planet! Meet the fearless commander Major Meowser, brave-but-hungry pilot Waffles, genius technician and inventor Blanket, and quick thinking science officer Pom Pom on their most important mission yet!
At the Bottom of the World The Unbreakable Code
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Mr. Quisling is definitely up to something mysterious, and Emily and James are on high alert. First, there’s the coded note he drops at a book event. Then, they uncover a trail of encrypted messages in Mark Twain-penned books hidden through Book Scavenger. What’s most suspicious is that each hidden book triggers an arson fire. May 2017
by Bill Nye, Gregory Mone
New York Times bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in the launch of an exciting new chapter book series, Jack and the Geniuses. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real-world science along with action and a mystery that will leave kids guessing until the end, making these books ideal for STEM education.
Lucky Broken Girl
The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks
The Fearsome Firebird
Based on the author's childhood in the 1960s, a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro's Cuba to New York City. Just when she's finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood's hopscotch queen, a horrific car accident leaves her in a body cast and confined her to her bed for a long recovery.
Kaidu and Rat have only just recovered from the assassination attempt on the General of All Blades when more chaos breaks loose in the Nameless City: deep conflicts within the Dao nation are making it impossible to find a political solution for the disputed territory of the City itself. To complicate things further, Kaidu is fairly certain he's stumbled on a formula for the lost weapon of the mysterious founders of the City. . . . But sharing it with the Dao military would be a complete betrayal of his friendship with Rat. Can Kai find the right solution before the Dao find themselves at war?
The extraordinary orphans Sam, Pippa, Thomas, and Max have just started to recover from their capture and subsequent escape from the evil Nicholas Rattigan. But the children’s lives don’t stay quiet for long. A slew of bank robberies is terrorizing the city. And when General Farnum, the ringmaster of the museum’s immensely popular flea circus, is charged with murder, the search for the real killer uncovers a plot much bigger than any individual crime a plot that can only be the work of Nicholas Rattigan.
by Ruth Behar
The Forgetting Spell by Lauren Myracle Most people in Willow Hill think Darya is the prickliest of the Blok sisters. What they don’t realize is that on the inside, Darya is soft and gooey from feeling everything, all the time. When Darya turns thirteen, the goo gets stickier and as Darya’s Wishing Day approaches, all she wants is to forget the silly tradition ever existed. Except...she can’t. Ten years ago, a wish made by Darya’s mother splintered their family into pieces. Last year, Darya’s sister Natasha wished for their broken mother to return. This year, Darya has a chance to wish away parts of the past, and who wouldn’t want to do that? May 2017
by Jack Cheng
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What Is Bedwetting?
Bedwetting is when kids who are old enough to control their bladder pee at night during sleep. It's a common problem in kids, especially those under 6 years old.
Why Does Bedwetting Happen?
Doctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it's often a natural part of development, and kids usually grow out of it. It's most common in young kids, but can last into the teen years. Most of the time, bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues.
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Bedwetting often runs in families: many kids who wet the bed have a relative who did too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will.
How Can We Cope With Bedwetting? Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night, and can be very stressful. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friend's house or at camp.
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Bedwetting usually goes away on its own, but may last for a while. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child, so it's important to provide emotional support until it stops. Remember that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up and that it's not going to last forever. Try to drink more fluids during the daytime hours and less at night (and avoid caffeine-containing drinks). 38
Remember to go to the bathroom one final time before bedtime.
When your child wakes with wet sheets, don't yell or punish. Have your child help you change the sheets. Explain that this isn't punishment, but it is part of the process.
Offer praise when your child has a dry night. May 2017
When to see the Doctor?
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See the doctor if you: l suddenly start wetting the bed after being consistently dry
for at least 6 months l begin to wet your pants during the day l you have a burning sensation or pain when urinating and have to pee often l are drinking or eating much more than usual l have swelling of the feet or ankles l are 7 years of age or older and still wetting the bed
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Reading for Comprehension
Following Directions Read the directions carefully. Then number the steps below in the correct order
You can make a tornado in the safety of your own home. Take two plastic bottles with screw-on caps. Glue the caps together so the tops are backto-back. Ask a parent to help you make a hole through the glued bottle caps using a large nail. Fill one bottle about three-quarters full with water. Add food coloring and even some glitter so the tornado will be easy to see. Screw the double cap onto the bottle with water in it. Screw on the empty bottle at the top. Turn the two bottles upside down. Use both hands to hold the bottom bottle firmly. Use your wrists to turn the bottles as if you were drawing circles in the air. The water inside the bottles will start to swirl. You should see a tornado-like funnel form in the water.
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_____ Add some food coloring and glitter. _____ Move the bottles in a circle to make the water swirl. _____ You should see a tornado form in the water. _____ Glue the caps together. _____ Turn the double bottles upside down. _____ Find two plastic bottles with screw-on caps. _____ Fill one bottle until it is about full with water. _____ Screw the empty bottle on top. _____ Use a large nail to make a hole in the caps. _____ Screw the double cap on the bottle with water. May 2017
Writing Prompt
Hot Chocolate There's nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate! Describes how to make a great cup of cocoa.
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Connect dots and complete the picture and then color it.
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Complete the puzzle and find the missing parts of the picture.
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Astronomy Fact or Opinion? A fact is a thing that is known or proved to be true. An opinion is a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something.
Read the sentences below and write fact or opinion on the line. 1. Venus is the second planet from the Sun. _______________ 2. All students should see a shooting star. _______________ 3. I would like to visit Mars. _______________ 44
4. Uranus is not visible to the naked eye. _______________ 5. Jupiter is known as a "gas giant". _______________ 6. Saturn’s rings are beautiful. _______________ 7. Earth is the only planet not named after a god. _______________ 8. Everyone likes to look at stars in the night sky. _______________ 9. Mars is named after the Roman god of war. _______________ 10. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. _______________ 11. Jupiter is more important than Venus. _______________ 12. The Moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite. _______________
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SILENT NIGHT
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DO I HAVE TO ? A. There are missing parts in Frida’s daily routine. Look at the words on the house and complete the Frida’s daily routine with the correct one.
This is Frida. She has a lot of responsibilities in her daily routine.
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Frida gets up early in the morning. After she has her breakfast, she starts to do her daily works. She ___________ her bed. Then, she starts to ___________ the house . First, she ____________ the floor. Then, she __________ the laundry and ____________ the washing. Afterwards, she ___________ the shelves. Late afternoon, she ____________ the meals and ___________ the table. After she has the dinner, she ___________ the dishwasher. In the end, she goes to bed. May 2017
B. Answer the sentences below according to the words given in the parenthesis. Example: What is your father responsible for after dinner? (take out the garbage) My father is responsible for taking out the garbage after dinner. 1) What do they usually have to do? (feed the cat) _____________________________________________ . 2) What does Benjen have to do in the morning? (make the bed) _____________________________________________ . 3) What does Cersei sometimes have to do? (do the grocery shopping) _____________________________________________ . 4) What are your homemates responsible for on Saturdays? (clean up the house) _____________________________________________ . 5) What does your mother always have to do after the dinner? (wash the dishes) _____________________________________________ . This is Javier. He likes doing household chores in a typical day.
C. There are 7 mistakes in Javier’s Typical Day. First one is already corrected. Find the other mistakes and write the correct ones.
JAVIER’S TYPICAL DAY Javier is aware of his responsibilities. He does his responsibilities at home and he obeys the rules in classroom. Here is a typical day of Javier: makes
Firstly, he does his bed and cleans his room every morning before leaving. After he keeps his pet, he goes to school. At school, he is a bad listener. He makes his desk tidy and neat. He does his best and works hard. When he comes home, he helps his mother. He cleans the dishwasher and makes the table. Also, he is responsible for emptying out the garbage. After he finishes his homework, he goes to bed. May 2017
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MUSIC CHART S
That's What I Like
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Bruno Mars
Shape Of You Ed Sheeran
Despacito
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Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
Sign Of The Times Harry Styles
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Stay
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Zedd & Alessia Cara
Chained To The Rhythm Katy Perry & Skip Marley 48
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Passionfruit
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Drake
Slide Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean & Migos
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Believer
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Imagine Dragons
Hurricane Luke Combs
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Word Search
There are 17 words hidden in the word search below. Circle the words as you find them and then cross each one off the list below the Under the Sea puzzle. There are 17 words hidden in the word search below. Circle the words as you find them and then cross each one off the list below the puzzle.
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CRAB • LOBSTER • JELLYFISH • CLAM • OYSTER • STINGRAY SEAWEED • CURRENTS • SEASTAR • ANEMONE • OCTOPUS REEF • SALMON • WHALE • SQUID • CORAL • SAND
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RAMADAN Ramadan is a very special time of year for the more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world. It is a time of fasting, prayer, dovotion to Allah (God), and selfsacrifice.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Muslim holidays follow the lunar calendar. In the lunar calendar, each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. There are twelve months in the lunar calendar and each month is either 29 or 30 days. The lunar calendar is eleven days shorter than the solar calendar, so Ramadan does not always occur at the same time each year.
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The Fast of Ramadan lasts the entire month. During this time, Muslims fast from just before sunsrise to sunset every day. They eat small meals in the early morning before the sun comes up and do not eat again until evening after the sun has gone down. Fasting is a way of experiencing hunger and developing an understanding for those poor people in the world who do not have much food to eat. It is also a way to learn to be very thankful for everything God provides. The daily evening meal to break the fast is known as Iftar. Iftar usually begins with dates and sweet drinks (or water), which provide quick energy after a long day of fasting. Following the Iftar, Muslims often go out visiting family and friends.
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During Ramadan, Muslims go to the mosque and spend hours praying and reading Quran. The holiest night of Ramadan is the Laylat-al-Qadr, or the Night of Power. This celebration commmemorates the night when Muhammad (PBUH) the Prophet first received the Holy Quran from Allah. The Quran does not mention the exact night that this took place, but most Muslims believe it falls on an odd-numbered night during the last ten days of Ramadan (23rd, 25th, or 27th).
The month of Ramadan ends with a festival called the Eid-al-Fitr or the Feast of Breaking the Fast. It is one of the most important celebrations in the Muslims faith. People dress in their finest clothes and decorate their homes with lights and ornaments. Family and friends gather together to pray, exchange gifts, and eat large meals. A sense of charity and doing good deeds is also a very important part of these celebrations. Mulsims are expected to share their blessings and good fortunes by feeding poor and making donations to their mosques. 51
1. How many Muslims are there around the world?
2. Which month of the Muslim calendar is Ramadan? 3. Why does Ramadan not always occur at the same time each year? 4. Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
5. How long do Muslims fast each day during Ramadan? 6. How many days is Ramadan?
7. What is the name of the evening meal eaten during Ramadan? 8. Why do Muslims often eat dates at the beginning of the evening meal? 9. What is the significance of the Layalat-al-Qadr? 10. How does the month of Ramadan end? May 2017
Coconut Addition Coconut Addition Add the fractions. To add fractions that have the same denominator, just add the numerators. The denominator stays the same.
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4 3 + 8 8 =
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2 4 + 10 10 =
1 3 + 5 5 =
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Geometry Basics Perimeter
The perimeter of a polygon is equal to the distance around it. 4 feet 2 feet
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a) The football field at the park down the street is in the shape of a rectangle. Two sides measure 4 km, and the other two sides measure 2 km. What is the total perimeter of the football field? b) The gazebo in Emily’s backyard is in the shape of an octagon. Each side of the octagon measures 4 feet. What is the total perimeter of the gazebo? March May 2017 2017
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Magnet Myths Magnets are objects that create an area of magnetic force called a magnetic field. These fields by themselves are invisible to the human eye. Magnets only attract certain types of metals, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel.
Attracted to: Iron Cobalt Nickel
NOT attracted to: Plastic Gold Aluminium Glass
Copper Silver Magnesium
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Magnets have a north pole and a south pole. If the same pole of two magnets are put close to each other they will repel or push away. If different poles are close to each other they will be attracted to each other and pull together. Magnetic objects must be inside the magnetic field to respond, which is why you may have to move a magnet closer for it to have an effect.
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Can a magnet damage electronics? Yes, powerful magnets are actually used to wipe information from computer hard drives. Most types of electronic equipment are made with tiny magnets, and those can be affected by another magnet close by. However, most household magnets, such as fridge magnets, are not strong enough to damage electronics.
Can a magnet wipe information from a CD? No. The information on a CD is burned onto the CD with a laser. A magnet won’t affect the information on a CD.
Do magnets have healing powers?
Can you make a metal magnetic by rubbing a magnet on it? To make a metal magnetic, you must do something to manipulate the magnetic domains of the metal so that they point in the same direction. This happens when you rub a pin on a magnet - the pin’s magnetic domains will align because they’ve been exposed to the magnet’s magnetic field. You can also do this by placing a piece of metal in a strong magnetic field in a northsouth direction or passing an electrical current through it.
Doctors and scientists have been studying the healing effects of magnets for a long time. But we’re still not quite sure of how powerful a magnet’s healing capabilities are. There are many theories to explain why magnets MIGHT be good for your body. For example, some say that the iron found in hemoglobin in your blood can be affected by magnets. That is why many people wear magnetic bracelets or necklaces to help improve blood circulation. Some say that magnets can also change the structure of nearby cells. This could mean that magnets might be able to heal pain or illnesses. Magnets are used as a part of many different medical devices. For example, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses magnetic fields to see the organs in our bodies.
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Multiply It! Multiply
It!
Solve each multiplication word problem. Show your work! Solve each multiplication word problem.
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An octopus has 8 legs. Kyle counted 5 octopi in the tank. How many legs are there in the tank?
Vera owns 17 pairs of socks. How many socks does she have in all?
Eric owns 12 pairs of sunglasses. Alan owns 3 times more than Eric owns. How many pairs of sunglasses does Alan own?
Peter Planter has 7 rows of pineapple plants with 8 plants in each row. How many pineapple plants does he have?
Uri and his family eat 2 loaves of bread a day. Each loaf has 6 slices. How many slices of bread do Uri and his family eat in 4 days?
Yolanda makes 3 sweaters a day. She sews 6 buttons onto each sweater she makes. How many buttons will she sew in 3 days?
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Addition Subtraction Multidigit Addition & Subtraction Riddle Me and
Math!
Directions: Solve each math problem. Then find the answer andthe write Solve each math problem. Then find answer and write the letter in the correct place to solve riddle. the letter in the correctthe place to solve the riddle.
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. 58
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Thrust into an all-new adventure, a downon-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea...including him. Captain Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas. May 2017
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE Tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
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Tow the Tow Truck: Drive in Car City Drive along the roads of Car City and have fun in Tom’s garage. Wherever you go, you will find great mini games and many vehicles to play with!
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Shingu - puzzles for kids & a family adventure
First app for kids that gives a specific mission to parents. Kids complete the 10 puzzles, parents keep the badges safe and Shingu the sheep would meet his friends when the day has come!
Times Tables Balloon Pop
If you like candy crush and match three games you'll love Times Tables Balloon Pop. It's addictive plus you'll master the times tables in no time. If you want to try it before purchasing, the free version allows you to test the game play with the 2-times table.
Build With Grandpa
Demolish an old building with a wrecking ball, clear the lot with a bulldozer then design, build, paint, decorate, and landscape a brand new house! Along the way you'll learn about safety equipment and power tools, empty your dump truck, dig and pour a foundation, mix cement, drive construction equipment, enjoy lunch with Grandpa, and measure and build a wall with wood! Be creative as you design from blueprints, paint the house with rollers, and choose your own windows, doors, shutters, landscaping, and fun extras! Ages 5-9. May 2017
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