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From The Editor Hi Kids, How are you enjoying being back at school? I hope you’re working hard in class and learning lots of new things. You can also learn new things in this September issue of Kidslife. For example, did you know lobsters have no back bone? Read all about this fascinating crustacean and amaze your friends with your new lobster knowledge! This month’s issue also tells you all you need to know about the wonderful city of Copenhagen; lots of interesting facts about foxes; and why figs are so good for you! There’s also a feature on that very intelligent man, Benjamin Franklin. Amongst other things, Benjamin was a writer, scientist and inventor. I wonder if you’ll grow up to be any of those things. September’s clinic explains the signs and symptoms of the highly contagious disease, measles. You can also learn about Ice Age cave paintings. There’s also a special feature on the holy land in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage carried out by Muslims and is the largest annual gathering of people in the world. Read all about this pillar of Islam and why it is so important. Our featured planet this month is Pluto – first discovered in 1930. As well as all of this, you’ll find quizzes, puzzles, coloring and math; and learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs – French style! Enjoy yourselves kids! See you next month.
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6. Editor's Pick 8. Music and Lyrics 10. Music Charts 11. Coloring 14.Travel Diaries - Copenhagen 18. Animal Kingdom - Foxes 22. Great Minds 26. Fruit Facts 30. Book Club 32. Clinic 36. Math Puzzles 38. British Football Academy 40. Movies Night 42. The Hajj 44. Ice Age Cave Paintings 48. What Is There In Your School Bag? 52. More Maths 54. Fun Time 56. Planetarium 58. Crafty Corner 59. From The KidsLife Kitchen 60. Punctuation Quiz 62. New Apps We Love... COPYRIGHTS
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LittleBits Electronics Base Kit Mattel Thingmaker Using the Thingmaker app, kids (or big kids at heart) will be able to browse ready made templates or create their own designs and send them direct to the Thingmaker to make their own 3D printed toys.
Edit Pi
The 10 components – including a motor, buzzer, dimmer and light sensor, clip together using magnets to make 10 different projects.
Awamako 3D Foam Pen It’s somewhat similar to the 3Doodler, but rather than extruding heated plastic to build in a 3D space, it uses liquid soap! There will be some limitations that come with this material, but that just means the younglings will have to get more creative within those bounds.
Moff Band Moff Band is a smart wearable toy for kids (and adults who don’t want to grow up)
Sphero SPRK coding toy
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Sphero SPRK is a robot ball that helps teach kids (and adults with a sense of fun) how to program, from the basics to complex text-based coding.
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Girl Scouts Cookie Oven Girl Scouts Cookie Oven lets you make your own Girl Scouts cookies in the comfort of your own home. Cookie coveters will have the opportunity to bake classics like Thin Mints, Trefoils, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coconut Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Oatmeal and PB Sandwich.
Vtech DigiGo This 4.3in ‘Smart device’ is designed to let kids send text messages, voice messages, photos and drawings to each other in a completely safe environment. You don’t need to buy multiple DigiGos as the Kid Connect app works on Android and iPhones, and you can create a list of approved devices – including smartphones owned by your child’s friends.
A scooter that grows with you Globber has designed a scooter that transforms as your child grows. It’s starts out as a 3-wheeled push bike for a 12 month old that mom or dad guides along with a rear handlebar. When the child is around two, it turns into a self-propelled scooter and then later into a full fledged stand up scooter for 3-6 year olds.
LeapFrog LeapBand Activity Tracker The LeapBand is a wearable virtual pet – there’s 10 pre-loaded games – which encourages your child to be active. It’s more than a pedometer, and at this price, it’s a great stocking filler.
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This was all you, none of it me You put your hands on, on my ______ and told me You told me you were ready For the big one, for the big ________ I'd be your last love everlasting, you and _______ Mm, that was what you told _______ I'm _________ you _______ (give up) I've forgiven it all You set me _________, oh Chorus: Send my love to your new _________ Treat her _________ We've _______ let go of all of our _________ We ________ know we ain't ________ no more Send my love to your new _________ Treat her _________ We've ________ let go of all of our _________ We ________ know we ain't ________ no more I was _________ strong, you were trembling You couldn't handle the hot heat rising (rising) Mm, baby I'm so rising I was running, you were walking You couldn't keep up You were falling down (down) Mm, there's only one way down I'm _________ you _________ I've forgiven it all You set me _________, oh Repeat Chorus
If you're _________, if you're _________ If you're ready, I am ready If you're ready, if you're ready We both know we ain't kids no more No, we ain't kids no more I'm _________ you _________ I've forgiven it all You set me _________, oh Repeat Chorus If you're _________ If you're ready (Send my love to your new lover) If you're ready, are you ready? (Treat her better) We've gotta let go of all of our ghosts We both know we ain't kids no more If you're ready If you're ready (Send my love to your new lover) If you're ready, are you ready? (Treat her better) We've gotta let go of all of our ghosts We both know we ain't kids no more
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Let Me Love You
04 Rise Katy Perry
DJ Snake & Justin Bieber
Twenty One Pilots
Closer Chainsmokers & Halsey
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Me, Myself & I
This Is What You Came For
G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha
Calvin Harris & Rihanna
09 I Hate U, I Love U Gnash & Olivia O'Brien
10 Can't Stop The Feeling! Justin Timberlake 10
07 Send My Love (To Your New Lover) Adele
08 Treat You Better Shawn Mendes
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USE THE ADJECTIVE APPROPRIATELY TO FILL IN THE GAPS
1) I’m __________________, I need some water! 2) Our cat is __________________, we took it to the vet and gave it some medicine. 3) My cat died today, I’m __________________. 4) My sister is __________________ with me because I broke her cell phone. 5) I’m __________________ about my trip in December, I’m so happy! I’m going to Australia! 6) My little brother is __________________ of spiders, he cries when he sees one. 7) I’m __________________ I need to go to bed. 8) I’m __________________, let’s have lunch? 9) Jane’s __________________ of Ana because Ana is prettier. 10) Carlos is __________________ about his exam tomorrow. 11) I’m __________________ let’s do something fun!
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Did you know that lobsters can't die of old age? Lobsters are a type of crustacean. They have a hard exoskeleton, a skeleton that is on the outside of a creature’s body instead of inside like a human, that covers their whole body in sections. Lobsters are also invertebrates, which means they have no vertebral column, or spine. Lobsters shed, or moult, their old exoskeleton as they get bigger and grow a new one. Lobsters have 10 legs. They are well known for their large claws on the front pair of legs, but actually have smaller claws on the next two sets behind the front as well. Lobsters are bilaterally symmetrical, which means if you split them down the middle, each side would be a mirror image of the other. The antennae on their heads help lobsters feel their way around the murky bottom of the ocean. They can also smell their prey with sensing hairs on the front of their heads. Lobsters live in every ocean of the world. Lobsters are omnivores (meaning they will eat any kind of food) and bottom feeders. They eat mainly fish, molluscs, other crustaceans, worms, and some plants. Lobsters usually walk slowly on the ocean floor, but if they are startled they can swim backwards by curling and uncurling their muscular tails and abdomens. The top speed recorded for a lobster swimming is 11 miles per hour! To catch lobsters,
people use traps that only open one way. Lobster was once used only as low-quality food for poor people and servants, or as fertilizer. People now pay high prices for a meal of lobster tail and claws. Lobsters have an enzyme called telomerase that repairs their DNA. Biologists say it keeps lobsters from weakening with age. If they do not get sick, eaten, or injured, lobsters might be able to just keep living! They can even regrow legs if they lose them. Lobsters keep growing the longer they are alive. Guinness World Records states that the largest caught lobster was 44.4 pounds and was thought to be 50 years old. As recent as 2012, researchers found a way to measure lobsters’ age by counting rings on the lobster’s eyestalks and a stomach part. They are also studying telomerase in lobsters for anti-aging and cancer treatments, as this enzyme not only decreases in most animals, but can become cancerous if activated beyond its normal life span. Professor Jelle Atema of Boston University has a 15-pound lobster in captivity that he is studying to see just how long it will live. Who knows how long it can live and how big it will get?
1. New terms: See how these three terms are used in the text, and write a definition next to each one. a) invertebrate b) bilaterally symmetrical c) telomerase 2. How big is the largest recorded lobster? How old was it? 3. Lobsters get weak as they get older. True or False? 4. Lobsters cannot swim. True or False? 13
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark.
It takes just over five hours to fly from Kuwait to Copenhagen.
Public transport in Copenhagen is reliable and punctual and you can use the train, metro and bus with the same ticket. If you prefer, you can hire a bicycle. The city is one of the most bicycle friendly in the world.
Copenhagen Airport is situated just 8 kilometers outside the city centre. Previously called Kastrup Airport it first opened in 1825 and is one of the oldest international airports in Europe.
Did you know the Danish alphabet contains 2 more letters than the traditional English alphabet?
Distance Between Kuwait & copenhagen 4041.06 KM
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CURRENCY Kroner
The official flag of Denmark is a red banner with a white cross. It is called the Dannebrog (the flag of the Danes).
native language Danish
Copenhagen was originally a Viking fishing village, discovered in the 10th century.
The Little Mermaid is the most popular attraction in the city. The sculpture, just 4 feet high, is based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. She has been sitting on her rock since 1913!
Make sure you take a stroll through Nyhavn. This picturesque harbour with its colourful houses is as popular with locals as it is with tourists and was home to Hans Christian Andersen. He wrote his first fairy tale in house number 20 in 1835 and he died in house number 18. In between he spent 19 years in house number 67. He obviously liked it!
It is sometimes referred to as ‘the city of spires’ thanks to the towers, churches and castles which rise from its otherwise horizontal skyline.
POPULATION 1,280,371
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Tivoli Gardens is more than just an amusement park. One of the most famous restaurants in Denmark (Grøften) can be found here. The park also hosts numerous concerts and, at Christmas time, transforms into a magical winter wonderland.
If you’re into sea life, don’t miss The Blue Planet. This wonderful aquarium is a well known landmark in Copenhagen and is home to Europe’s largest school of piranhas! Make sure you venture into the depths of the ocean tunnel where you’ll be surrounded by sharks!
Amalienborg is the winter residence of the Danish royal family. It consists of four separate palaces built by four noble families in the mid 18th century. At noon every day, you can watch the change of guards in the courtyard.
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The Round Tower offers fabulous views of the city and is therefore a very popular tourist attraction. The long spiral ramp inside the tower leads to a platform almost 40 meters from the ground! It was completed in 1642.
The Tycho Brahe Planetarium is named after an astronomer and opened on November 1st 1989. The projector inside the planetarium can show 4,000 stars, the sun and the planets of our solar system.
The National Museum was founded in 1807 and offers a journey through time, starting with the Vikings. You can also see a mummy from Egypt!
Don’t forget to visit Copenhagen Zoo. It holds 3,500 animals of 250 different species.
The Copenhagen marathon first took place in 1980 and is now a popular annual event in May each year.
If you have time for shopping, head to Strøget. This is Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping street where you will also be entertained by street performers.
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ANSWERS: 1.City of spires, 2.The Round Tower, 3.Winter residence of the royal family, 4.The marathon, 5.3,500, 6.Flag of the Danes, 7.The Little Mermaid, 8.Hans Christian Andersen, 9.The Blue Planet, 10.Street performers.
The fox is a member of the dog family. It is the most widespread species of wild dog in the world. There are 37 species of fox, of which only 12 are said to be ‘true’ foxes. Some of the most popular species of fox including the Red fox, Bat-eared fox, Arctic fox and Fennec fox. Foxes are easily recognizable by their pointed, triangular ears and long bushy tail. The tip of their tail is always white and the tips of their ears and feet are always black. Depending on their environment, their fur can be red, brown, black, grey, silver or white
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They can live just about anywhere, including cities, countryside, mountains and forests. Their home is called a ‘den’ or an ‘earth’.
Grey foxes in North America are the only type of fox that can climb trees.
Their diet is varied. They eat pretty much anything from berries, worms and spiders to small animals and birds. They also eat rubbish disposed of by humans.
A female fox is called a ‘vixen’, a male fox is called a ‘dog’ and a baby fox is called a ‘pup’ or a ‘cub’. A group of foxes is known as a ‘skulk’ or a ‘leash’.
When baby foxes are first born, they are unable to see, hear or walk. They remain blind for nine days after birth!
Foxes have vertical pupils so their eyes look similar to those of a cat. These pupils allow them to see well in dim light, making them particularly active at night.
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They reproduce once a year. Litters range from 1 to 11 pups.
Like cats, they also have retractable claws.
They have excellent hearing and can hear a ticking clock from 40 yards away!
They can run up to 30 miles per hour.
Foxes can live for up to 14 years in the wild.
Traditionally, fox hunting (using dogs to chase the fox) was a popular ‘sport’ in the UK. Thankfully, it was banned in 2004 although hunters can still kill foxes by other, less barbaric means.
ANSWERS: 1.A skulk or leash, 2.They are retractable, 3.9 days, 4.The Grey fox, 5.White, 6.Up to 30 miles per hour, 7.Fox hunting with dogs was banned in the UK, 8.Fennec fox, 9.Bears, wolves, mountain lions and coyotes, 10.True.
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Foxes are also killed for their fur. Fur farms have a reputation for their cruel slaughter methods and inhumane treatment of foxes.
In addition to the threat from humans, foxes are also at risk from bears, wolves, mountain lions and coyotes.
The average weight of a fox is between 12 and 15 pounds. The world’s smallest fox is the Fennec Fox, weighing just 3.5 pounds.
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They are naturally curious animals known for their cunning and crafty nature.
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Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, USA on 17th January 1706.
He was one of 17 children born to Josiah Franklin.
From the age of 10, he helped his father who was a candle and soap maker and later went on to work under this brother who was a printer.
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In 1723, after a disagreement, Benjamin ran away to Philadelphia and established himself as a printer. He bought the Pennsylvania Gazette and, by 1748, had made enough money to retire. He became involved in science and inventing and, using a kite experiment, demonstrated that lighting and electricity are identical. He was the first to discover the principle of ‘conservation of charge’. In 1730, Benjamin established a common-law marriage with Deborah Read. Together, they raised his illegitimate son and two of their own children, Francis and Sarah. Sadly, Francis died of smallpox at just four years old. Sarah lived significantly longer and later cared for her father in his old age.
Between 1757 and 1774 he lived in London where he represented Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey and Massachusetts and attempted to reconcile the British government with the colonies. By the time he returned to the US, the war of independence had broken out and he went on to draft the Declaration of Independence.
In recognition of his work with electricity, he was awarded the Royal Society’s Copley Medal in 1753 and in 1756, became one of the few 18th century Americans elected as a Fellow of the Society.
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Benjamin’s illegitimate son, William, remained loyal to Great Britain. This caused a rift between father and son that lasted for the rest of Benjamin’s life.
In 1776, he was asked to represent America in France and went on to negotiate the Franco-American Alliance aiming for military cooperation between the two countries. In 1783, as American Ambassador to France, he signed the Treaty of Paris ending the American War of Independence.
During his life, he became a renowned polymath as well as a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. A talented man indeed!
As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove.
ANSWERS: 1.17, 2.The Copley Medal, 3.William, 4.Lightning rod, bifocals and Franklin stove, 5.Violin, harp and guitar, 6.True, 7.Franklin Mercantile Chess Club, 8.Treaty of Paris, 9.Conservation of charge, 10.Pennsylvania Gazette.
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He was very well-known and popular in France but returned to American in 1785 where he continued his involvement in politics.
He facilitated many civic organizations including Philadelphia’s fire department and a university.
He was one of the most talented and versatile men in colonial American and a leading figure in the country’s struggle for independence.
He played the violin, the harp and the guitar and also composed music. He was also an avid chess player and was inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame in 1999. The Franklin Mercantile Chess Club in Philadelphia, the second oldest chess club in the U.S., is named in his honour.
He died in Philadelphia on 17th April 1790, aged 84, as a result of a pleuritic attack. Approximately 20,000 mourners attended his funeral. QUESTIONS w many children born
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Figs are often referred to as ‘the fruit of the gods’.
They were first cultivated in India in the 14th century.
They are a member of the mulberry family.
They thrive in hot, dry climates. Turkey is the biggest producer of figs followed by Egypt, Iran and Greece.
California produces 98% of figs in the USA.
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Traditionally, figs were used by the Greeks as a symbol of prosperity.
There are many different varieties of figs. One of the most popular is the ‘O’Rourke’. This is brownish-purple on the outside and light red on the inside. Fig trees have no blossom on their branches. The blossom is inside the fruit! They are pollinated by a special kind of wasp.
Fig trees are particularly sturdy and can survive long periods of drought.
Its leaves are fragrant and are usually between 12 and 25 centimeters long.
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Figs must ripen fully before being picked as they will not ripen once picked. The fruit must be slightly soft and starting to bend at the neck.
Fig trees are said to symbolize fertility, abundance and sweetness.
Half a cup of figs has the same amount of calcium as half a cup of milk!
Figs are delicious eaten raw but they can also be baked or poached. Dried figs make an excellent snack and are often added to cakes or desserts. Dried or roasted figs can be used a coffee substitute.
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Figs are the most mentioned fruit in the Bible.
Figs have a 55% natural sugar content, making them the sweetest of all fruits.
QUESTIONS
1. Figs are a member of the blueberry family – true or false? 2. By what other name are figs also known? 3. Which country is the biggest producer of figs? 4. Dried or roasted figs can be used as a substitute for what? 5. How do you know when a fig is ready to pick? 6. Traditionally, figs were used by Greeks as a symbol of what? 7. What percentage of a fig is natural sugar? 8. Why do fig trees have no blossom? 9. Figs are rich in calcium – true or false? 10. Name a popular variety of fig.
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ANSWERS: 1.False (mulberry family), 2.Fruit of the gods, 3.Turkey, 4.Coffee, 5.It is slightly soft and starting to bend at the neck, 6.Prosperity, 7.55%, 8.The blossom is inside the fruit, 9.True, 10.O’Rourke.
The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse by Brian Farrey
A princess and a peasant girl must embark on a dangerous quest to outwit a centuries-old warning foretelling the fall of the Monarchy in this modern fairytale. In the center of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse, a black and desolate bog that the happy people of the land do their best to ignore. Little is known about it, except for one dire warning: If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse, then the Monarchy will fall. Twelve-year-old Princess Jeniah yearns to know what the marsh could possibly conceal that might topple her family’s thousand-year reign of peace and prosperity.
Mighty Jack
The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope
Jack might be the only kid in the world who's dreading summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk. Ever. But then, one day at the flea market, Maddy does talk to tell Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made.
Aurora West is on the verge of solving the mystery of her mother's death, but it's hard keeping her efforts a secret from her grieving father, the legendary monster-hunter Haggard West. Between her school work and her hours training and hunting with her dad, Aurora is hard-pressed to find time to be a secret sleuth. But she's nothing if not persistent.
by Ben Hatke
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles
They All Saw a Cat
by Michelle Cuevas
by Brendan Wenzel
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, who lives alone atop a hill, has a job of the utmost importance. It is his task to open any bottles found at sea and make sure that the messages are delivered. He loves his job, though he has always wished that, someday, one of the letters would be addressed to him. One day he opens a party invitation—but there’s no name attached. As he devotes himself to the mystery of the intended recipient, he ends up finding something even more special: the possibility of new friends.
The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
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Moo
Dog Man
by Sharon Creech Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog and Hate That Cat will love her newest tween novel, Moo. This uplifting tale reminds us that if we’re open to new experiences, life is full of surprises. Following one family’s momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow. When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents “volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna—and that stubborn cow, Zora.
by Dav Pilkey New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln? by Kate DiCamillo What if timid Baby Lincoln broke free of her bossy sister and set off on an unexpected journey? Kate DiCamillo presents a touching new adventure set in Mercy Watson’s world. Baby Lincoln’s older sister, Eugenia, is very fond of telling Baby what to do, and Baby usually responds by saying "Yes, Sister." But one day Baby has had enough. She decides to depart on a Necessary Journey, even though she has never gone anywhere without Eugenia telling her what to take and where to go. And in fact Baby doesn’t knowwhere she is headed — only that she was entirely happy in the previous night’s dream, sitting aboard a train with a view of shooting stars. Who might Baby meet as she strikes out on her own, and what could she discover about herself? Will her impulsive adventure take her away from Eugenia for good?
The Rat Prince by Bridget Hodder The Prince of the Rats, who's in love with Cinderella, is changed into her coachman on the night of the big ball. And he's about to turn the legend (and the evening) upside down on his way to a most unexpected happy ending!
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MEASLES
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Measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. 90% of people who haven't been vaccinated for measles will get it if they are near an infected person. Measles spreads when people breathe in or have direct contact with virus-infected fluid, such as the droplets sprayed into the air when someone with measles sneezes or coughs. A person who is exposed to the virus might not show symptoms until 8-10 days later. People with measles are contagious (can spread the disease) from 4 days before the rash appears until about 4 days after it does, and are most contagious while they have a fever, runny nose, and cough.
Signs and Symptoms Measles signs and symptoms appear 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Signs and symptoms of measles typically include: • Fever • Dry cough • Runny nose • Sore throat • Red eyes (conjunctivitis) • Tiny white spots with bluish-white centers on a red background found inside the mouth on the inner side of the cheek also called Koplik's spots.
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Infection and incubation.
For the first 10 to 14 days after you're infected, the measles virus incubates (grow, multiply). You have no signs or symptoms of measles during this time.
Nonspecific signs and symptoms. Measles
typically begins with a mild to moderate fever, often accompanied by a persistent cough, runny nose,red eyes (conjunctivitis) and sore throat. This relatively mild illness may last two or three days.
Contagious period. A
person with measles can spread the virus to others for about eight days, starting four days before the rash appears and ending when the rash has been present for four days.
Acute illness and rash. The rash
consists of small red spots, some of which are slightly raised. Spots and bumps in tight clusters give the skin a splotchy red appearance. The face breaks out first, particularly behind the ears and along the hairline. Over the next few days, the rash spreads down the arms and trunk, then over the thighs, lower legs and feet. At the same time, fever rises sharply, often as high as 104 to 105.8 F (40 to 41 C). The measles rash gradually recedes, fading first from the face and last from the thighs and feet.
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Prevention
The most important thing for prevention is vaccination according to the immunization schedule prescribed by the doctor.
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Treatment Since measles is caused by a virus, there is no specific medical treatment for it and the virus has to run its course. But a child who is sick should drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, and be kept from spreading the infection to others. If fever is making a child uncomfortable, non-aspirin fever medicine, such as adol or ibuprofen can be given. Remember, you should never give aspirin to a child who has a viral illness, as its use in such cases has been associated with the development of Reye syndrome. Children with measles should be quarantined for 4 days after their rash appears. If they have a weakened immune system, they should stay in isolation until they make a full recovery and all symptoms are gone.
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Missing Number Puzzles Use 1 through 4 to finish each equation. Use each number only once. Each column is a math equation. Each row is a math equation. HINT: Multiply BEFORE you add and subtract!
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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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STORKS Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore. com. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop – in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.
THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS A feisty foster kid’s outrageous scheme to be reunited with her birth mother has unintended consequences in The Great Gilly Hopkins, an entertaining film for the entire family. Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Mamie Trotter’s (Kathy Bates) endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her mother running to her rescue. But when the ploy blows up in Gilly’s face it threatens to ruin the only chance she’s ever had to be part of a real family.
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THE WILD LIFE From the over-exuberant parrot Tuesday to the snack-obsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to the commonsensical kingfisher Kiki and the always-cool chameleon Carmello, things are larger than life on a tropical isle that is pure wild animal paradise. Then Robinson Crusoe, a marooned human, arrives in the midst of a furious storm, and their lives are forever changed by this bewildering new “creature.� No matter their differences, castaway human and quirky animals embark on an hilarious new adventure, building the island’s first tree house and surviving together. But when two conniving members of the animal kingdom the savage cats Mal and May pounce into a battle for control of the island, Crusoe and his animal posse must uncover the true power of friendship against all odds (even savage cats).
BLINKY BILL: THE MOVIE An adventurous young koala embarks on a journey across the wild and dangerous Australian outback in the hope of finding his missing father, but he soon discovers that there is more to being a hero than meets the eye.
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A pilgrimage is a person's journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA
One of the pillars of the Islamic religion is to make a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once in every Muslim’s lifetime. It is believed that it is the highest act of worship that one can perform as a Muslim, and every year, over two million devotees will make the pilgrimage to the holy land. These rites will be performed over several days and begin with pilgrims entering the state of ‘ihram’ which means purity. This includes putting on the ihram garments that consist of two white sheets that are wrapped around the body and sandals. The white of the garments signify a state of holiness and is meant to remove any indicator of class or wealth and to contribute to a show of equality among all. 42
DID YOU KNOW? During the time of Hajj, Muslims from all over the world gather at the same time and place to perform Hajj rituals, supplicate Allaah, and ask Him for forgiveness. At the same time they come to know each other and the differences between them, such as economic conditions, gender, color, and language, are all disregarded. Hajj that is properly performed has a great reward. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: "Properly performed Hajj will receive no reward other than Paradise". (Ahmad)
Some pilgrims will make an animal sacrifice to commemorate Abraham’s sacrifice and throw stones at three pillars, where each represent various sins and the devil.
In Hajj, there are many benefits for Muslims both in this world and the Hereafter. As for religious benefits, when Muslims perform the Hajj rituals in the best way it is a way of showing obedience and love for Allaah. Hajj also purifies the pilgrims from their sins. As for worldly benefits, Hajj season is an annual gathering for Muslims from all over the world where they meet to consult each other and cooperate in all that is beneficial. 43
Ice Age Cave Paintings In 1940, four teenagers followed their dog into a cave in Lascaux, France. They found the walls filled with amazing animal paintings from thousands of years ago! Imagine their surprise.
In 1879, a Spanish landowner named Don Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola and his daughter, Maria, were exploring a cave. Maria looked up and spied a painting of a bison on the ceiling. There are more than two dozen paintings in that cave at Altamira, which is in northeastern Spain. They date back 17,000 years.
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These cave paintings from Lascaux, France, are some 20,000 years old. Which animals are seen most often on cave walls? Horses, bison, oxen, and deer. Ice Age artists may have painted them in religious or magic ceremonies. Maybe painting an animal was thought to make the hunt go well. Paintings of mammoths or cave lions may have been done for another reason. Perhaps these powerful animals were thought to protect the hunters and their families.
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Artists made red, yellow, or brown paint with a mineral called ocher. They ground it into a powder. Then they mixed it with water or animal grease. They used charcoal, or partly burned wood, to shade or outline drawings. Artists made paintbrushes from squirrel tails, crushed twigs, animal hair, or pads of fur.
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Some of the oldest cave paintings ever found come from Chauvet Cave. That’s inside cliffs near the Ardèche River in southeast France. In 1994, three experienced cave explorers crawled through an opening in these cliffs. They found rooms filled with paintings and drawings 35,000 years old!
The animal most often shown at Chauvet is the woolly rhinoceros. It had a thick coat of hair and two large horns. The animals on the walls of Chauvet were not those usually hunted for food. They were large, dangerous animals such as mammoths, rhinoceroses, cave bears, and cave lions. Oddly, in Chauvet, few paintings were of reindeer, an important food source. Cave paintings contain very few human figures. But they do include many part-human, part-animal figures. This drawing, named The Sorcerer, comes from a cave in the Pyrenees mountains in France. The figure is a real grab-bag. It has the antlers of a reindeer, the beard of a bison or man, the tail of a horse, and the paws of a bear. Researchers think these semihuman creatures may be magicians—or even gods from ancient ceremonies.
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Glue Correction Tape
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Protactors Scissors
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Treehouse Triangles Help Buster the Builder find the missing angles of the rooms in the treehouse he is building. Remember, all interior angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees. When you’re done, grab some coloring tools to make your new treehouse plans unique. Add decorations, furniture, appliances, and most importantly, draw yourself in there too!
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DIVISION
SHARK MUNCHER
Phil, the Division Shark, only likes to eat quotients that have no remainders. Solve all the problems and then circle the fish with no remainders!
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Find 12 Differences
WORD WHEEL CHALLENGE How many words can you make using the letters in this word wheel puzzle, making sure that you include the central letter 'R' in each word?
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TARGET: Good 10+ Excellent 14+ Outstanding 18+
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PLUTO
• Pluto was first seen by use of a telescope in 1930. • Like Uranus and Neptune, Pluto cannot be seen by the naked eye and its existence was not known to the ancient world. • In 1930 the discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh in the Lowell Observatory was heralded as the discovery of the ‘ninth planet’. • Even in 1930, however, many astronomers did not agree that a ninth planet had been discovered. • In 2005 another possible planet, Eris, was found beyond Neptune, the eighth planet and since then two further small planet-like bodies have been discovered. • These bodies are unlike the other planets in the Solar system. The first eight planets orbit the Sun in a path which they have cleared of other objects. Pluto, however, orbits the sun in a zone which is full of other objects that often pass between Pluto and the Sun. • The first eight planets orbit the Sun while keeping the same distance from the Sun. The Earth is always 93 million miles, one Astronomical Unit, from the Sun. Pluto, however, orbits in an ellipse, an oval shape which means its distance from the Sun varies. 56
• In 2006 the International Astronomical Union agreed that these ‘planets’ should be called ‘dwarf planets’. • Pluto was the Roman God of the Underworld. • Of the nine planets which most people think of as being in the Solar system, Pluto is the 2nd smallest, only just bigger than Mercury. • We know very little about Pluto. The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent the unmanned spacecraft, New Horizons, to Pluto. New Horizons left the Earth in 2005 but will not reach Pluto until 2015. • Pluto is probably even smaller than Mercury, with a diameter of around 1400 miles (about 2240 kilometres). • It takes Pluto 248½ years to complete its orbit round the Sun. The Earth takes one year. • Like all the planets, Pluto turns on its own axis as it orbits round the sun. Pluto takes about 6½ days to turn on its axis. The Earth takes 24 hours, one day. (Fig. 1) • Since Pluto was the Roman God of the Underworld, the planet’s main moon, Charon, is named after the ferryman who carries the dead souls across the River Styx into the Underworld. Pluto is known to have four moons.
Fig. 1: This is a NASA photograph of Pluto and its four moons. Charon is the closest.
• Pluto’s distance from the Sun varies. Since the planet was only discovered in 1930 and it takes 249 years to orbit the Sun, a full orbit has not been observed. • From calculations astronomers have worked out that Pluto’s orbit round the sun is not regular. • The orbit is tilted when compared to the orbits of the other eight planets. (Fig. 2) • At some points in Pluto’s orbit the planet will be closer to the Sun than Uranus and Neptune, the seventh and eighth planets.
Fig. 2: This picture shows the Planets’ Orbits round the Sun, showing Pluto’s unusual orbit.
• Between 1979 and 1999 Pluto was closer to the Sun than the planet Neptune, moving inside Neptune’s orbit. • Distances in astronomy are measured in Astronomical Units, with the Earth’s distance from the Sun being taken as one Astronomical Unit (1AU). • When the photograph was taken in 1994 by the Hubble Space Telescope, Pluto was about 30 AUs from the Sun, approximately 2796 million miles, or 4500 million kilometres. However, during its long 248 year orbit round the Sun, Pluto will move as far as 49 AUs from the Sun. 57
Make an Origami Envelope Have you ever wondered how to make an origami envelope? Well then this worksheet is for you! Origami creates more than just ornamental objects; try this practical paper project, and brighten someone's day with a letter. Make your letter into its own envelope!
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How to make French style
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Punctuation Quiz
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 1
A.) Mark has three sisters, Amy, Paula, and Gina. B.) Mark has three sisters Amy, Paula and Gina. C.) Mark has three sisters: Amy, Paula, and Gina.
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A.) Andrew's shorts are blue, yellow and white. B.) Andrew's shorts are blue yellow and white. C.) Andrew's shorts are blue and yellow and white.
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A.) The highest mountain in the world is mount Everest. B.) The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. C.) The highest mountain in the world is mount everest.
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A.) My uncle Richard is a professional Dentist. B.) My uncle richard is a professional dentist. C.) My uncle Richard is a professional dentist.
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A.) The Andes mountain range is located in South America. B.) The andes mountain range is located in South america. C.) The andes mountain range are located in south america. D.) The Andes Mountain range are located in south america.
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A.) Mary just moved to Park street. B.) Mary just moved to Park Street. C.) Mary just moved to park street.
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Oz: Broken Kingdom™
Battle the Great Darkness that has cast its shadow across the peaceful Land of Oz. Join the kingdom's brave new heroine Ophelia Shen, along with the legendary heroes of Oz – Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow – as they embark on an epic quest to stop the rising evil, restore the balance of magic, and return the kingdom to its rightful glory.
Idle Armies
An idle game like no other; a great clash of good and evil, where you play on BOTH sides. Follow Ivan as he sets off on his quest to kill a vicious orc known only as… Max. Recruit allies; the sarcastic Sabrina, the enthusiastic Lil Dan and the ever silent Meg. Choose game-changing perks. Unlock powerful spells to freeze your enemies or blow them to smithereens. Unlock masses of upgrades at your local lab or hire archers at the nearby barracks.
Twisted Lines –
makenines
The Virus is about a fictitious call for help. A whole city belongs to the dead and a devastating virus turns people into mindless monsters. Hanna's a survivor and right now she's fighting for her life... and you receive her call for help.
An ambient logic-puzzle game where you clear grids of numbers by making nines. 'makenines' requires careful thought and is solved using process of elimination similar to world-renowned puzzle game Sudoku. Think you're good with numbers? Think you're great at solving puzzles? Put your brain-skills to the test!
Swoopy Space
Maneuver a cast of 20 colorful characters past a variety of planets, comets, UFOs, black holes and more - you know, space stuff - in this frantic pixel art avoidance game. With simple one tap controls all you need to do is tap your way through the infinite depths of space collecting diamonds along your way and avoid tonnes of interstellar objects that are just waiting to smash you right out into the far corners of the universe.
Letter Club
Letter Club is the first iOS10, 1 on 1, Realtime word game! Play against your friends or on the ranked ladder. Make words fast, you have 60 seconds! Build your collection and upgrade letters to dominate the competition. Letter Club brings excitement to a slowpaced genre. So dust off that pocket dictionary and get spelling!
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Ember
Back in the earliest days, there was no sun and the world was dark. The heavens opened up and stars fell like beacons into the pitch black world, and they were known as “Embers”. Powerful and wise druids of a primordial race, “the Lightbringers," roamed the orb searching for this luminous matter.
Mind-twisting Puzzles
Twisted Lines is a new mind twisting puzzle game with a unique game mechanic wrapped in a beautiful minimalist design. Cross the lines to swap colors and collect all hollow squares to solve the puzzle.
The Virus: Cry for Help
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