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Welcome to Hi Kids, No doubt you’re looking forward to the National Day and Liberation Day holidays later this month. It’s a great time to celebrate and have fun with your friends and family. Kuwait will be decorated with a sea of national flags and it’s the perfect opportunity to make your own patriotic keepsake – check out our Crafty Corner for more details. When you’re not out and about having fun, you can rely on Kidzine to keep you entertained. This month, we take you on a trip to the fascinating city of Athens – make sure you read all about this historic city and its wonderful landmarks. You can also learn lots of interesting things about that prickly little creature, the hedgehog. Apples are the subject of our Healthy Eating column this month. Scientists believe that eating apples can improve your memory. Why not test the theory with our numerous quizzes and puzzles? Emmy Noether is our ‘Math Giant’ this month and she is joined by Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press, who is featured as our ‘Great Mind’. As we continue our study of planets, you can read all about Venus. There is also a feature on Virgin Galactic, following an excellent presentation at the New English School last month. You might even find your name beside one of the questions! We follow up last month’s story of the violin with details of the Xylophone – that popular member of the percussion family. All this, plus much, much more! Have fun kids! See you next month. JAMEEL ARIF
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Boogie Board Jot 4.5 When kids are ready to go from reading to writing, the Jot 4.5 eWriter is perfect for practicing on-the-go. Featuring a translucent LCD screen, kids can trace letters, draw and doodle on this completely portable and very cool drawing surface.
Singing Machine SML385 CDG Karaoke System with Disco Lights
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Transform into a singing sensation with the Singing Machine CDG Karaoke System SML385. An attractive, easy-to-use home music system, this model plays CD+G discs, as well as regular CDs. A convenient top-loading disc system makes it a breeze to transition from "Call Me Maybe" to "November Rain." Use the included RCA-type A/V cables to connect the machine to almost any TV for high-quality audio and video output, ideal for channeling the full karaoke club experience right in your living room.
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Littlest Pet Shop Style Set The Littlest Pet Shop Style Set gives you a place for all of your Littlest Pet Shop pets to hang out and pick up some of their favorite supplies. Use the provided pieces and stickers to decorate the way you want and to create a customized style shop.
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Barbie® Glitter Hair Doll Glam, trendy and fun, young stylists can create glittery looks for Barbie® doll using this glamorous glitter hairstyling set -- unique adhesive design sheets and glitter sheets allow your creative expression to sparkle. Separate a small section of Barbie® doll’s hair and clip it into the hair tool -- or work freehand for a totally unique look. Select an adhesive design, and press it on to the hair. Then choose a glitter sheet. Press it on to the adhesive design and wipe the glitter sheet downward to transfer the sparkle onto Barbie® doll’s hair! It’s so easy!
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dokiWatch For kids not quite ready for a full-fledged phone, dokiWatch is a fun go-between that gives them a taste of a connected life. Aimed at kids 6 to12, the watch features video and audio calls, as well as texting and GPS tracking. Judging from its successful Kickstarter campaign, parents are on board.
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Kylo Ren Voice Changing Mask The Kylo Ren Voice Changing Mask inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens will make you a commanding presence on any mission! Hear lines from the formidable First Order loyalist or just sound like him!
Anki Overdrive Starter Kit Battle and race the Supercars of the future in Anki OVERDRIVE. Using your mobile device, take command of real robotic Supercars on epic battlefields you construct in seconds. Challenge friends in a variety of game modes, or, go head-to-head with AI controlled Commanders in a quest to become champion of the Anki OVERDRIVE Tournament.
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My name is: Clara lin Saddik I am: 2 years old My birthday is on: 3rd March My favorite color is: Purple My favorite sports is: Football, like my daddy My favorite cartoon is: Peppa Pig and Sofia the First I'm too small to go to school yet! My favorite game/app on my ipad is: I read books instead of i-pad! My favourite book is: Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson When I grow up, I want to be a: Happy and kind www.kidzine.net
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Which colours are hotter?
Have you ever wondered why you should not wear black in summer? Or why you feel hotter in black than white? This science experiment will help you to determine exactly why black and white truly are opposites. هل تساءلت يومًا لماذا ال ينبغي إرتداء المالبس السوداء في الصيف؟ أو لماذا تشعر أنك أكثر سخونة باللون األسود من األبيض؟ هذه تجربة علمية تساعدك على تحديد لماذا اللونين األبيض واألسود من المتضادات
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ماذا تحتاج؟ كوب2 • • ماء • ورقة بيضاء • ورقة سوداء رباط مطاطي2 • • ميزان حرارة
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• water • white paper • black paper • 2 rubber bands • thermometer
What to do Cover the edges of one glass with white paper and the other glass with black paper. Secure both pieces of paper with a rubber band. Fill the glasses with the same amount of water in each. Leave the glasses in the sun for a couple of hours. When you return, measure the temperatures of the water in both glasses with your thermometer.
Result The glass of water with the black paper should be hotter than the other glass of water.
Why?: Because dark surfaces (such as the black paper) absorb more heat and lighter surfaces (such as the white paper) reflect more light.
الخطوات أحدهم بالورقة البيضاء والكوب، قم بتغطية حواف الكوبين.1 .اآلخر بالورقة السوداء .ثبت قطعتي الورق بإحكام بالشريط المطاطي .امأل الكوبين بنفس كمية الماء في كل منهما .أترك األكواب في الشمس لبضع ساعات عند عودتك قم بقياس درجة حرارة الماء في كال الكوبين .بميزان الحرارة
:النتيجة ينبغي أن يكون كوب الماء ذوالورقة السوداء أكثر سخونة من .كوب الماء اآلخر
لماذا؟ ألن األسطح الداكنة (مثل الورقة السوداء) تمتص المزيد من الحرارة واألسطح األفتح (مثل الورقة البيضاء) تعكس المزيد .من الضوء October 2015 February 2016
What do you think makes brains so appealing to zombies? Perhaps it’s because the brain is where our entire body is coordinated, where our memories are stored, and where our senses are interpreted. Learn about your amazing brain on this page!
ANATOMY OF YOUR BRAIN MOVEMENT
SENSATIONS
BLUE: FRONTAL LOBE
(reward, attention, motivation, planning, short-term memory, intelligence, personality, emotions, logic)
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ORANGE: PARIETAL LOBE
THOUGHT
(spatial sense, touch, language, navigation, recognition)
GREEN: TEMPORAL LOBE
(visual memories, new memories, sensory input, understanding language, hearing, longterm memory)
PURPLE: OCCIPITAL LOBE VISION
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PINK: CEREBELLUM (fine motor control, fear, pleasure, timing)
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YELLOW: BRAIN STEM
(sleeping, alertness, breathing, eating, heart rate, consciousness, sending signals to and from brain)
Interesting Brain Facts: lThe average adult brain weighs three pounds, lSurgeons say that a living brain feels a lot like soft
contains around 100 billion neurons, 1 trillion other tofu. YUM! cells to support the neurons, 100 thousand miles of blood vessels, and generates enough electricity to lIt’s also a myth that we use only 10% of our brains. power a low-wattage light bulb! Even though there are still many things we don’t now about it, we do know that each part of the brain as a lThe brain is more powerful and complex than even purpose. the most advanced supercomputer. lYour brain only makes up about 2% of your body lSensory neurons send signals that about 150 miles weight, but uses about 20% of your energy and oxygen. per hour, and motor neurons can transmit at about 200 miles per hour! lThe bursts of light a person sees after hitting their head (“seeing stars”) are the result of the brain hitting back of the skull. The back of your brain is where lThere are no pain receptors in your brain, so it the vision is processed. doesn’t feel any pain. lIt isn’t true that your brain stops making connections
lA bigger brain doesn’t mean a smarter person. once you become an adult. The ability to make new
Albert Einstein’s brain was slightly smaller than neural connections has been seen in adults who have average. had brain injuries, who form connections around the injured area. www.kidzine.net
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Picture Sequencing This picture story is all mixed up! Put the six pictures below in order starting with which event happened first. After you have ordered the pictures write a few sentences about what is happening in each.
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These sentences about rainy day fun are all wrong. To be true sentences, they need correct capitalization and punctuation. Rewrite the sentences, capitalizing the first word and adding a tense, a question mark, or maybe even an exclamation point! Write each sentence using correct capitalization and punctuation.
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When they explode, fireworks come in many different shapes sizes, and colors. However, they all look pretty much the same inside! Discover the science behind an ages-old 4th of July tradition with this firework diagram.
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February 2016
TOP 10 SONGS 1. The Feeling Justin Bieber & Halsey
2. I Know What You Did Last Summer Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
3. Same Old Love Selena Gomez
4. When We Were Young Adele
5. Stand By You Rachel Platten 19
6.Strip It Down Luke Bryan
7. In The Night Weeknd
8. The Feeling Justin Bieber & Halsey
9. Infinity One Direction
10. Stressed Out Twenty One Pilots
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February 2016
Test Your Eye-Q SHADOW GAME Match the pictures with their shadows.
Mini-Quiz
How much do you know about your eyes? 1 About how large is the eye? A) As big as a basketball B) A little smaller than an apple C) As big as a ping-pong ball D) A little bigger than a tennis ball Q.2 What is the biggest part of the eye and gives the eye its shape? A) Vitreous body B) Rods C) Pupil D) Lens Q.3 What helps us see color? A) Rods B) Cones C) Lens D) The color wheel Q.4 Cones team up with ______ so that you can see the total picture: A) Glasses B) The lens b. C) Your pupil D) Rods Q.5 What shuts automatically to protect the eye from possible danger? A) Iris B) Eyelash C) Eyelid D) Lens Q.6 Which part is the colorful part of the eye? A) Pupil d. B) Iris C) Eyeball D) Cornea www.kidzine.net
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Early detection of vision conditions is crucial Did you know that about 80 percent of what you learn in school is taught visually? That means if you have an uncorrected vision problem, it could severely affect your development. 1. Consistently sitting close to the TV or holding a book too close.
2. Frequent eye rubbing.
While it is a myth that sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes, this habit could be a sign of a vision problem. If you cannot see televised images clearly or read from books without leaning in close, it could mean you are nearsighted.
Yes, children do often rub their eyes when they're tired or upset. But if you rub your eyes while trying to concentrate on something, or while being active, it could mean that you have a vision problem.
3. Losing place while reading or using a finger to guide eyes when reading.
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4. Closing one eye to read or watch TV. Frequently closing one eye could indicate a refractive or binocular vision problem that interferes with the ability of the two eyes to work together comfortably as a team. Closing one eye to read or concentrate on other desk or computer work could be a sign of a specific eye teaming problem called convergence insufficiency.
When we learn to read and are sounding out words, we often use our finger to track which word we are on. But eventually we should be able to focus and not lose their place. If after a while you still use your finger, try reading aloud without pointing. If you have trouble, you may have a vision problem.
5. Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing. Are your eyes particularly sensitive to indoor lighting, sunshine or camera flashes? Children with photophobia, or extreme sensitivity to light, can develop headaches and nausea. And light sensitivity can be a symptom of several eye conditions. February 2016
Famous Blind and Sight Impaired People Remember that children should have an eye exam at 6 months, again at age 3 and then regular exams after starting school. 6. Receiving lower grades than usual. If you are having a hard time seeing what your teacher writes on the board because of poor vision, you may not tell your parents about it. As a result, your grades can suffer. If you are struggling in school, go for a complete eye exam — glasses or contacts could be the answer!
8. Squinting or tilting the head to see the class board better. Teachers should be on the lookout for students who have to squint or tilt their heads to see the board. Until an eye exam can be performed, consider moving closer to the board for easier viewing.
Stevie Wonder - (born Steveland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Steveland Hardaway Morris), is an American singer-songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and record producer. Blind from infancy. It is thought that he received excessive oxygen in his incubator which led to retinopathy of prematurity, a destructive ocular disorder affecting the retina, characterized by abnormal growth of blood vessels, scarring, and sometimes retinal detachment.
7. Avoiding using a computer, because it "hurts your eyes." Digital eye strain is common among children who are frequent users of computers or other digital devices. Take a break every 20 minutes to look at something that is at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds while using a digital device. If the eye discomfort persists, see an eye doctor.
Louis Braille - (January 4, 1809 January 6, 1852) Louis Braille became blind after he accidentally stabbed himself in the eye with his father's awl. He later became an inventor and designed braille writing, which enables blind people to read through feeling a series of organized bumps representing letters. This concept was beneficial to all blind people from around the world and is commonly used even today. If it were not for Louis Braille's blindness he may not have invented this method of reading and no other blind person could have enjoyed a story or been able to comprehend important paperwork. www.kidzine.net
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The Remarkable Rocket by: Oscar Wilde
What happens when a pompous rocket starts to cry? Develop your reading skills with this classic children's story by legendary writer Oscar Wilde about a boastful rocket and his firecracker friends. he King’s son was married, so there were general rejoicings. It was a magnificent ceremony, and the bride and bridegroom walked hand in hand under a canopy of purple velvet. Then there was a State Banquet, and a Ball. The last item on the program was a grand display of fireworks, to be let off at midnight. At the end of the King’s garden a stand had been set up and the fireworks began to talk to each other. “The world is certainly very beautiful,” cried a little Squib. “Just look at those yellow tulips.”
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“The King’s garden is not the world,” said a big Roman Candle; “the world is an enormous place.”
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“Any place you love is the world to you,” exclaimed the thoughtful Catherine Wheel. Suddenly, a sharp, dry cough was heard, and they all looked round. It came from a tall Rocket, who was tied to the end of a long stick. He always coughed before he made any observation, so as to attract attention. He spoke with a very slow, distinct voice. “How fortunate it is for the King’s son,” he said, “that he is to be married on the day on which I am to be set off! It could not have turned out better for him.” “Dear me!” said the little Squib, “I thought it was quite the other way, and that we were to be set off in the Prince’s honor.” “I hate rudeness and bad manners of every kind, for I am extremely sensitive,” said the Rocket. “No one in the whole world is so sensitive as I am. Suppose, for instance, anything happened to me tonight, what a misfortune that would be for every one! The Prince and Princess married life would be spoiled. Really, when I begin to reflect on the importance of my position, I am almost moved to tears.” “If you want to give pleasure to others,” cried the Roman Candle, “you had better keep yourself dry. That is only common sense.” “You cannot understand my friendship with the Prince.” “Why, you don’t even know him,” growled the Roman Candle. “I never said I knew him,” answered the Rocket. “You had really better keep yourself dry,” said the Fire-balloon. “That is the important thing.” “Very important for you, I have no doubt,” answered the Rocket, “but I shall weep if I choose;” and he actually burst into real tears,
which flowed down his stick like raindrops. “Let the fireworks begin,” said the King. And the fireworks began a magnificent display. Whizz! went the Catherine Wheel, as she spun round and round. Boom! went the Roman Candle. Then the Squibs danced all over the place. Every one was a great success except the Remarkable Rocket. He was so damp with crying that he could not go off at all. The best thing in him was the gunpowder, and that was so wet with tears that it was of no use. The next day the workmen came to put everything tidy. Then one of them caught sight of the Rocket. “Look!” the workman cried, “what a bad rocket!” and he threw the Rocket over the wall into the ditch. “Bad Rocket? Bad Rocket?” he said, as he whirled through the air; “impossible! Grand Rocket, that is what the man said. Bad and Grand sound very much the same, indeed they often are the same;” and he fell into the mud.
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Interesting facts about the
Kuwait Towers It comprises of a lounge, reception hall & a Cafe which rises 123 metres above sea level and completes a revolution every 30 minutes. Thus, it provides a complete Panorama view in just 30 minutes. The primary reason for the construction of the towers where to serve as water reservoirs. It holds a massive 9,000 cubic metres of water altogether.
The main tower among the three is 187 metres (613.5 ft) high and carries two spheres. Imagine that if it wasn’t for Kuwait Towers we would have some not so impressive 50-storey Scraper. Imagine the towers having built nearly 40 years ago, the architecture and the aesthetic appeal just makes it one of the wonders of the Middle-East. Although generally known as the Kuwait Towers but the structure is often referred to as Kuwait Tower in singular. The structure was selected by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed after ten different designs where presented to him. The one built was his choice Perhaps the best Kuwait could have.
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According to Wiki, the Kuwait Towers comprises of, “Approximately 41,000 enameled steel discs cover the three spheres in eight shades of blue, green and gray, recalling the tiled domes of historic mosques. The discs are arranged in spiral patterns around the spheres. According to the architect, the Kuwait Tower group refers to ideals of humanity and technology, symbolised by the globe and the rocket. Kuwait Towers were, together with the Kuwait Water Towers, awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The largest sphere hosts five restaurants, lounge and conference rooms for meetings. The second tower stores nearly a million gallons of water. The third tower has a similar mammoth capacity of a million gallons. Thus the Kuwait Towers not only symbolize Humanity and Modernization but they also characterize the extra-ordinary craftsmanship and blend of beauty with innovation. Fantastic.
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Apples التفاح The scientific name for apples is Aplicus Rosacea. االسم العلمي للتفاح هو .Aplicus Rosacea
The largest importers of apples are Russia, Germany and the UK. أكبر مستوردي التفاح وروسيا وألمانيا .والمملكة المتحدة 28
There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown around the world and apple trees are the most widely grown fruit tree. نوع من التفاح حول العالم وأشجار7500 هناك أكثر من .التفاح هي أكثر أشجار الفاكهة نموا على نطاق واسع
The top apple-producing countries are China, the US, Turkey, Poland and Italy. They are thought to have originated in central Asia. أبرز الدول المنتجة للتفاح هي الصين والواليات المتحدة ويعتقد أنها قد نشأت في آسيا.وتركيا وبولندا وإيطاليا .الوسطى
The average person eats 65 apples per year. Do you eat more or less than that? 65 يأكل الشخص،في المتوسط هل تأكل أكثر أو.تفاحة سنويا أقل من ذلك؟
The most popular apples are the McIntosh, Red Delicious and Empire varieties. . نوعه أحمر ولذيذ،التفاح األكثر شعبية هو الماكينتوش
Apple trees take four or five years to bear their first fruit.
Apple trees can be vulnerable to a number of different diseases and pests. Chemical sprays are often used to limit the damage but organic methods are also popular. .أشجار التفاح تكون عرضه لعدد من األمراض المختلفة واآلفات وغالبا ما يتم استخدام البخاخات الكيميائية للحد من األضرار .ولكن األساليب العضوية تحظى بشعبية كبيرة
أشجار التفاح تستغرق أربع أو خمس سنوات .لتؤتي أول ثمارها Many orchards grow dwarf trees because they are easier to maintain and harvest. العديد من بساتين الفاكهة تزرع األشجار القزمة ألنها .أسهل في الحفاظ عليها وفي الحصاد February 2016
Believe it or not, apples are a member of the rose family! التفاح،صدقوا أو ال تصدقوا !عضو في عائلة الورود
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Honey bees are commonly used to pollinate apple trees. .يتم استخدام عسل النحل عادة لتلقيح أشجار التفاح
The science of apple growing apples is called ‘pomology’. ’ أي علمpomology‘ يسمى علم زراعة التفاح بـ .زراعة الثمار ذات البذور
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Apples range in size from as small as a cherry to as big as a grapefruit. يتراوح حجم التفاح من صغير مثل .الكرز لكبير مثل الجريب فروت
Apples are most often eaten raw but can be also be used to make pies, cakes, sauce and juices. They also make a great dessert when baked and filled with sweet mincemeat. غالبا ما يؤكل التفاح الخام ولكن يمكن أيضا أن يستخدم لصنع الفطائر والكعك والصلصة كما يصنع منه حلوى رائعة عندما.والعصائر .يخبز ويملئ باللحم المفروم الحلو
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The largest apple ever picked weighed 3 pounds 2 ounces. . أوقية2 رطل و3 أكبر تفاحة تم قطفها وزنها
A medium sized apple contains around 80 calories. سعرة80 التفاحة المتوسطة الحجم تحتوي على حوالي .حرارية
An average apple contains 10 seeds. بذور10 التفاحة تحتوي على،في المتوسط
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1. Complete this popular phrase ‘An apple a day……….’ 2. How many calories are there in an average apple? 3. What three countries are the biggest importers of apples? 4. From where did apples originate? 5. The science of apple growing is called what? 6. How heavy was the largest apple ever picked? 7. How long does an apple tree take to bear its first fruit? 8. Apples are a member of the berry family. True or false? 9. How many apples does the average person eat each year? 10. Which city is nicknamed ‘the big apple’ February 2016
Have you ever heard of the popular phrase ‘An ?’apple a day keeps the doctor away هل سمعت من قبل هذه العبارة الشهيرة "تفاحة يوميًا تغنيك عن الطبيب"؟
Apples ripen up to ten times faster if you leave them out of the refrigerator. ينضج التفاح عشر مرات أسرع إذا تم تركه خارج الثالجة. Do you know why apples float? It’s because 25% !of their volume is made up of air هل تعرف لماذا يطفو التفاح؟ ألن 25٪من حجمه من الهواء!
The US city of New York is often referred to as ‘the big apple’. عادة ما يطلق على مدينة نيويورك بالواليات المتحدة اسم "التفاحة الكبيرة". 31 Two-thirds of the fiber, and lots of antioxidants in apples, are found in the peel. ثلثي األلياف ،والكثير من المواد المضادة لألكسدة في التفاح ،توجد في القشور.
Apples are a good source of vitamin C. التفاح مصدر جيد لفيتامين .C
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Scientists believe that eating apples can improve your memory. يعتقد العلماء أن أكل التفاح يمكن أن يحسن ذاكرتك.
Pax by Sara Pennypacker Pax was only a kit when his family was killed, and “his boy” Peter rescued him from abandonment and certain death. Now the war front approaches, and when Peter’s father enlists, Peter has to move in with his grandpa. Far worse than being forced to leave home is the fact that Pax can’t go. Peter listens to his stern father-as he usually does-and throws Pax’s favorite toy soldier into the woods. When the fox runs to retrieve it, Peter and his dad get back in the car and leave him there-alone.
Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den
The Pages Between Us
by Aimee Carter
Told in letters, posters, blog posts, homework assignments, and more, The Pages Between Us is a totally fun, totally earnest snapshot of middle grade friendship—and what it truly means to be there for someone during the ups, downs, and everything in between. Piper and Olivia have been best friends since…well, forever. But they're distressed to find that their new middle school schedules aren't giving them enough together-time. Luckily, an idea sparks when Piper finds a cute, sparkly notebook to disguise as her "French Class" homework.
Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn’s life has never been easy or normal, but things like being bullied at school and living in a cramped Manhattan apartment with his Uncle Darrell are nothing compared to his biggest secret: He can talk to animals. But when his mom is suddenly kidnapped by a herd of rats, Simon finds out that he, his mom, and his uncle are all Animalgams— people born with the ability to change into an animal at will.
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Behind the Canvas by Alexander Vance A girl discovers she has the ability to inhabit the world of famous paintings, and tries to help a boy trapped behind the canvas. There is a world behind the canvas. Past the paint of the canvas is a realm where art lives, breathes, creates, destroys. Claudia Miravista loves art but only sees what is on the surface, until the Dutch boy Pim appears in her painting. Pim has been trapped in the world behind the canvas for centuries by a power-hungry witch, and now believes that Claudia is his only hope for escape.
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by Cale Atkinson Part Spy Kids and all fun, The Doublecross is the first in a fresh middle grade actionadventure series with a healthy dose of humor. Everyone in twelve-year-old Hale’s family is a spy, going way back. They’ve all worked for the Sub Rosa Society, a top secret organization where new agents aren’t recruited; they’re born. His parents may be the ultimate spy team at SRS, but Hale isn’t a typical stealthy spy-he is, as his mother puts it “big-boned,” and as some classmates put it, “fat.” February 2016
Cure for the Common Universe by Christian McKay Heidicker Sixteen-year-old Jaxon is being committed to video game rehab . . . ten minutes after he met a girl. A living, breathing girl named Serena, who not only laughed at his jokes but actually kinda sorta seemed excited when she agreed to go out with him. Jaxon's first date. Ever. In rehab, he can't blast his way through galaxies to reach her. He can't slash through armies to kiss her sweet lips. Instead, he has just four days to earn one million points by learning real-life skills.
CLUB If I Had a Gryphon by Vikki VanSickle
When a kitten sneezes it's adorable. When a dragon sneezes? It's a fire hazard! Sam is already bored of her new pet, a rather sedate hamster. Inspired by her book of mythological creatures, Sam longs for a more exciting pet. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought. Unicorns are shy, gryphons scare the dogs at the dogpark, and having a fire extinguisher handy at all times makes dragons seem like an awful lot of work.
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Calcium is the top macromineral when it comes to your bones. This mineral helps build strong bones, so you can do everything from standing up straight to scoring that winning goal. It also helps build strong, healthy teeth, for chomping on tasty food. Milk and other calcium-rich foods are a must-have in kids' diets. After all, calcium is a key building block for strong, healthy bones. But most kids aged 9 to 18 don't get the recommended 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day.
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Teens, especially girls, whose diets don't provide the nutrients to build bones to their maximum potential are at greater risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures from weakened bones. Younger kids and babies who don't get enough calcium and vitamin D (which aids in calcium absorption) are at increased risk for rickets. Rickets is a bone-softening disease that causes severe bowing of the legs, poor growth, and sometimes muscle pain and weakness. When kids get enough calcium and physical activity during childhood and the teen years, they can start out their adult lives with the strongest bones possible. For optimal bone health, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends: 1 to 3 years old — 700 milligrams of calcium daily 4 to 8 years old — 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily 9 to 18 years old — 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily
Did you know? About 40% of bone mass (which is the weight and thickness of our bones) is built during the early teen years, making it the most important time in life to eat foods that include bone-building nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, and to do bone-building activities like running and jumping. February 2016
Good Sources of Calcium Of course, milk and other dairy products are good sources of calcium, and most contain added vitamin D, which is also important for bone health. But don't overlook other healthy calcium-fortified foods, including orange juice, soy products, and bread. Here are some dairy and nondairy products that provide quite a bit of this vital nutrient.
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Calcium is necessary for life. The body uses bone as a place to store calcium, and therefore whenever the body needs calcium, it takes it from your bones. To understand what happens to your bones, think of your bones as a money box for calcium. What happens if you do not put very much money in your money box but you keep taking money out of it? Your savings get smaller and smaller. The same is true with the calcium in your body. If you don’t get enough calcium in your diet every day, if you don’t put very much calcium in your bone bank or, if your body takes more calcium out of your bone bank than you put in, your bone bank will also decrease. When you are 9-19 years old, eating foods with calcium will help you grow the strongest bones possible.
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Breakfast: lPour low-fat or fat-free milk over your breakfast cereal. lHave a cup of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. lDrink a glass of orange juice with added calcium. lAdd low-fat or fat-free milk instead of water to oatmeal and hot cereal. Lunch: lAdd low-fat or fat-free cheese to a sandwich. lHave a glass of low-fat or fat-free milk instead of soda. lHave pizza or macaroni and cheese. lAdd low-fat or fat-free milk instead of water to tomato soup. Snack: lMake a smoothie with fruit, ice, and low-fat or fat-free milk. lTry flavored low-fat or fat-free milk such as chocolate or strawberry. lHave a low-fat or fat-free frozen yogurt. lTry some pudding made with low-fat or fat-free milk. lDip fruits and vegetables into yogurt. lHave some low-fat or fat-free string cheese. Dinner: lMake a salad with dark green, leafy vegetables. lServe broccoli or cooked, dry beans as a side dish. lTop salads, soups, and stews with low-fat shredded cheese. lToss tofu with added calcium into stir fry and other dishes.
Did you know? Girls’ bones grow the fastest between the ages of 11 and 14 and boys’ bones grow fastest between the ages of 13 and 17. By age 20 the skeleton is almost complete. February 2016
Calcium in Foods
Write your three favorite milk foods or drinks in the “name of food” column. Look at the nutrition label and write down the amount of calcium in the food. Add the amount of calcium in all three foods and write in “total” box. Next, color in the bone to the total amount of calcium in your three favorite foods! Does it total 1300 mg?
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Use multiplication to find the points awarded for hitting each zone. The outer red circle multiplies the number by 3 and the inner blue circle multiplies it by 7. Use multiplication to find the points awarded for hitting each zone. The outer red circle multiplies the number by 3 and the inner blue circle multiplies it by 7.
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Venus is the brightest planet in the Solar System and can be seen even in daylight if you know where to look. When Venus is west of the Sun, she rises before the Sun in the morning and is known as the Morning Star. When she is east of the Sun, she shines in the evening just after sunset and is known as the Evening Star.
ويمكن،كوكب الزهرة هو ألمع كوكب في النظام الشمسي عندما.مشاهدته حتى في وضح النهار إذا كنت تعرف إلى أين تنظر فإنه يرتفع،يكون كوكب الزهرة إلى الغرب من ناحية الشمس عندما يكون.قبل الشمس في الصباح ويعرف باسم نجمة الصباح فإنه يلمع في المساء بعد غروب،إلى الشرق من ناحية الشمس . ويعرف باسم نجمة المساء،الشمس
Venus is the planet which is closest to the Earth and is a little smaller than Earth. The circumference of the Earth (the distance right round the middle of the Earth at the equator) is 12,760 kilometres, or 7926 miles. The circumference of Venus is 12,103 kilometres, or 7520 miles.
وهو أصغر قليال من،كوكب الزهرة هو الكوكب األقرب إلى األرض محيط األرض (مسافة الجهة اليمنى حتى منتصف األرض.األرض محيط كوكب. ميل7926 أو، كيلو مترا12760 عند خط االستواء) هو . ميل7520 أو، كيلو مترا12103 الزهرة هو
Venus orbits round the sun in 225 days. The Earth takes 365 days to complete an orbit of the Sun. So a year on Venus only lasts for 262 days!
تستغرق األرض. يومًا225 يدور كوكب الزهرة حول الشمس في لذلك العام على كوكب الزهرة ال. يوما إلكمال مدار الشمس365 ! يوما262 يدوم إال
Venus has phases like the Moon because the orbit of Venus is between the Earth and the Sun. When Venus shows only a crescent, like the crescent Moon, she is at her brightest because she is then very close to the Earth. You can only see the crescent with the help of a telescope, but this photograph shows the crescent Moon and a bright Venus in the evening sky.
كوكب الزهرة لديه مراحل مثل القمر ألن مدار كوكب الزهرة يقع ما مثل هالل، عندما يظهر كوكب الزهرة كهالل.بين األرض والشمس . فإنه يكون في ألمع حاالته ألنه يكون قريب جدًا من األرض،القمر ولكن تبين هذه،يمكنك فقط مشاهدة الهالل بمساعدة التلسكوب .الصورة هالل القمر وكوكب الزهرة الالمع في السماء خالل المساء February 2016
Venus The planets in the Solar System are given the names of Roman Gods or their attendants. Venus is called after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty. Venus is covered by clouds of water vapour and sulphuric acid and the surface cannot be seen with an ordinary astronomy telescope. Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System, even hotter than Mercury, which is closer to the Sun. The temperature on the surface of Venus is about 860° Fahrenheit or 460° Celsius. Compare this to a warm summer’s day in London, when the temperature might be 80° Fahrenheit or 26° Celsius.
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يتم تسمية الكواكب في النظام الشمسي بأسماء اآللهة الرومانية ويسمى كوكب الزهرة تيمنًا بإلهة الحب والجمال عند.ومرافقيهم .الرومان ،كوكب الزهرة هو الكوكب األكثر سخونة في النظام الشمسي . فهو أقرب إلى الشمس،وأكثر حرارة من عطارد 460 درجة فهرنهايت أو860 درجة الحرارة على سطح الزهرة حوالي عندما تكون، قارن ذلك بأيام الصيف الحارة في لندن.درجة مئوية . درجة مئوية26 درجة فهرنهايت أو80 درجة الحرارة
The atmosphere on Venus is composed of carbon dioxide. The surface is heated by radiation from the sun, but the heat cannot escape through the clouds and layer of carbon dioxide. (This is a ‘greenhouse effect’).
.يتكون الغالف الجوي على كوكب الزهرة من ثاني أكسيد الكربون ولكن الحرارة،يتم تسخين السطح عن طريق اإلشعاع من الشمس .ال يمكن أن تفلت من خالل الغيوم وطبقة ثاني أكسيد الكربون .)"(وهذا هو "االحتباس الحراري
In 1975 the Soviet Union sent two spacecraft landers to Venus, Venera 9 and Venera 10. These landers were the very first to reach the planet’s surface and they sent back images to Earth. It is not a very clear picture but it is famous since this is the first photograph we have of the surface of Venus.
أرسل االتحاد السوفيتي مركبتين فضائيتين إلى1975 في عام وكانت هذه المركبات أول.10 و فينيرا9 فينيرا،كوكب الزهرة المركبات الفضائية وصوالً إلى سطح الكوكب وأرسلوا صورا إلى الصورة لم تكن واضحة ولكنها أصبحت شهيرة ألنها كانت.األرض .الصور األولى من سطح الزهرة
The USA space agency, NASA, was able to see more of the surface of Venus by using advanced radar systems. NASA’s Magellan spacecraft completed a full map of Venus’ surface in 1993.
كانت قادرة على الحصول على رؤية، ناسا،وكالة الفضاء األمريكية أنهت.أكثر وضوحًا من سطح الزهرة باستخدام أنظمة رادار متقدمة سفينة الفضاء ماجالن التابعة لناسا خريطة كاملة لسطح كوكب .1993 الزهرة في عام
Venus has continents, mountains and craters. This NASA photograph, taken by Magellan spacecraft radar that can get through the cloud, shows a planet that looks quite like Earth. There is no life at all on Venus and life could never be supported there because of the extreme heat and the atmosphere. The mountains and craters on Venus have all been given female names such as the crater called Billie Holiday after a female American jazz singer.
هذه الصورة التقطت.كوكب الزهرة به قارات وجبال وفوهات بواسطة رادارالمركبة الفضائية ماجالن التابعة لناسا التي تمكنت . ويظهر الكوكب وهو يبدو تماما مثل األرض، من اختراق الغيوم وال يمكن أبدا أن،ال توجد حياة على اإلطالق على كوكب الزهرة .تكون هناك حياة بسبب الحرارة الشديدة والجو تمت تسمية الجبال والفوهات على سطح كوكب الزهرة بأسماء مؤنثة مثل فوهة سميت بيلي هوليداي تيمنًا باسم مغنية الجاز .األمريكي
There is only one male name - the Maxwell Mountains which are called after the Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell.
جبال ماكسويل والتي سميت تيمنًا- يوجد اسم واحد فقط مذكر .باسم العالم االسكتلندي جيمس كالرك ماكسويل
The largest Continent on Venus has been named Aphrodite. Aphrodite was the Greek Goddess of love and beauty and is really the same deity as Venus.
كانت أفروديت.سميت أكبر قارة على كوكب الزهرة باسم أفروديت آلهة الحب والجمال عند اليونان وفي الحقيقة هي نفس اإللهة .Venus فينوس
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األسئلة في أي عام أرسل اإلتحاد السوفيتي سفينة الفضاء إلى كوكب الزهرة؟:س بماذا كانت تسمى المركبة الفضائية التي أرسلها اإلتحاد السوفيتي ؟:س كم عدد أقمار كوكب الزهرة ؟:س سمي كوكب الزهرة تيمنًا بأي آلهة رومانية؟:س كم من الوقت يستغرق كوكب الزهرة للدوران حول الشمس؟:س كم يبعد كوكب الزهرة عن الشمس؟:س ما هي درجة الحرارة على كوكب الزهرة؟:س www.kidzine.net
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It was supposed to be typical Saturday playing video games, but mom insisted I help her clean out the attic. It was cluttered with several boxes of memorabilia and keepsakes from my grandparents. When I took the last box down I noticed a large folded piece of paper stuck to the bottom of the last box. I opened the paper to find something I didn't expect - a map of my neighborhood with an 'X' marked upon it. Could this be some sort of treasure...
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The Xylophone
The Xylophone is a member of the percussion family. Unlike most percussion instruments, it produces a pitch when struck. With a name that means ‘the hitting of one body against another’, instruments in the percussion family are played by being struck, shaken, or scraped. In the orchestra, the percussion section provides a variety of rhythms, textures and tone colours. Percussion instruments are classified as tuned or untuned. Tuned instruments play specific pitches or notes, just like the woodwind, brass and string instruments. Untuned instruments produce a sound with an indefinite pitch, like the sound of a hand knocking on a door. The percussion instruments are an international family, with ancestors from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe representing musical styles from many different cultures. First used in the orchestra just over a century ago, the xylophone is a tuned instrument made of hardwood bars in graduated lengths set horizontally on a metal frame. With the larger, lower-sounding bars on the left, the notes of the xylophone are laid out much like a piano keyboard. 44
Striking the bars with hard mallets produces a bright, sharp sound. The xylophone was originally modelled after an African instrument and its name is Greek, meaning ‘wood sound’.
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How It's Made Xylophone bars are made from rosewood or, more commonly, Kelon which is a very durable fiberglass. After the material is selected, the bars are cut and shaped in various lengths. Longer bars play low notes while the shorter bars play high notes. A cord is strung through holes in both ends of each bar to hold them in place and to allow them to vibrate freely. Resonator tubes are then fabricated and placed below each bar to amplify the sound. Concert xylophones typically have 42-48 bars that are arranged like a piano keyboard.
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The Percussion Family The xylophone is a member of the percussion family. The percussion family includes the timpani, snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, gong, cymbals and many smaller percussion instruments.
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Hello! One of the most bright and sparkling holidays is here so let’s celebrate it together! For our craft session this time you will need:
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T he Hedgehog The hedgehog is a nocturnal creature, coming out at night and spending the day sleeping under bushes or thick shrubs. يخرج في الليل،القنفذ كائن ليلي ويمضي النهار نائمًا تحت األحراش .أو الشجيرات الكثيفة
They are found in parts of Europe, Asia and Africa and were introduced in New Zealand by settlers. Some people keep hedgehogs as pets. The most common domesticated hedgehog is the African pygmy.
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يوجد في أجزاء من أوروبا وآسيا وأفريقيا ودخل نيوزيلندا .على يد المستوطنين
بعض الناس تحتفظ .بالقنافذ كحيوانات أليفة القنفذ المستأنس األكثر .شيوعًا هو األقزام األفريقية
In cold climates, hedgehogs hibernate during the winter. In warmer climates, they sleep through heat and drought in a process called ‘aestivation’. In moderate climates, they remain active all year round. تقوم القنافذ بالسبات خالل،في المناخات الباردة ينامون، في المناخ األكثر دفئًا.فصل الشتاء خالل الحرارة والجفاف في عملية تسمى "البيات تظل القنافذ، في المناخات المعتدلة."الصيفي .نشطة على مدار العام February 2016
There are 17 different species of hedgehog.
نوعا17 هناك .مختلف من القنافذ
When they hibernate, their heartbeat drops from 190 beats per minute to 20 beats per minute and their body temperature drops. Sadly, because of this, lots of them can die during the winter months. تنخفض ضربات القلب،عند السبات نبضة في الدقيقة إلى190 لديهم من وتنخفض درجة، نبضة في الدقيقة20 قد، وبسبب هذا، لألسف.حرارة الجسم .يموت الكثير منهم خالل أشهر الشتاء
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They feed mainly on small creatures such as worms, snails, mice, frogs, centipedes and sometimes snakes! يتغذى أساسا على المخلوقات الصغيرة مثل الديدان والقواقع والفئران والضفادع والحريش !وأحيانا الثعابين
They often hibernate in piles of compost or garden litter so gardeners need to be careful if lighting a bonfire! في كثير من األحيان تقوم القنافذ بالسبات في أكوام السماد أو نفايات لذا يجب على البستاني أن.الحدائق !يكون حذرا إذا أشعل النار
Because of their diet of common ‘pests’ they are often referred to as ‘the gardener’s friend’ and people will encourage them into their gardens with dog or cat food or a saucer of milk. "بسبب نظامه الغذائي من "الحشرات غالبًا ما يشار إليه باسم "صديق،المختلفة سوف يشجعهم الناس على."البستاني التواجد في حدائقهم مع أطعمة الكلب أو القطط أو بصحن من الحليب
The hedgehog got its name from its foraging habits. They root through hedges and undergrowth in search of food. As they move, they make pig-like grunts, hence the name hedgehog. حصل القنفذ على اسمه باللغة اإلنجليزية استنادًا إلى عادات بحثهHedgehog ألنه يقتلع السياج واألشجار.عن الطعام واستنادًا.المتشابكة بحثًا عن الطعام ، ألنها يصدر همهمات مثل الخنزير،لحركته ومن هنا جاءت تسميته القنفذ
Baby hedgehogs are born blind and their spines (quills) are soft. Their spines harden after about 30 days. They are suckled by their mother until they are able to hunt for themselves. They receive their first hunting lesson at about four weeks old. Ten days after that, the family will separate. )يولد صغير القنفذ أعمى ويكون عموده الفقري (األشواك يرضع. يوما30 يتصلب العمود الفقري بعد حوالي.لين يتلقى.من والدته حتى يصبح قادر على المطاردة بنفسه بعد.درس الصيد األول قرابة أربعة أسابيع من العمر .عشرة أيام من ذلك الوقت تنفصل العائلة
A baby hedgehog is called a ‘hoglet’.
The male hedgehog is known as a ‘boar’ and the
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When a hedgehog sheds its baby spines and grows adult ones, the process is called ‘quilling’.
The young are born in litters ranging from 1 to 11. Mothers need to protect their young from predators, including !other male hedgehogs
عندما يلقي القنفذ األشواك الصغيرة لتنمو الكبيرة ،تسمى هذه العملية "اللف".
تلد القنفذ في المرة الواحدة من 1إلى 11صغير. إن األم بحاجة لحماية صغارها من الحيوانات المفترسة ،بما في ذلك القنافذ الذكور اآلخرين!
A female is known as a ‘doe’. A male is a ‘buck’. Baby kangaroos are known as ‘joeys’. تعرف األنثى بـ "ظبية" .والذكر بـ 'باك' .ويعرف صغير الكنغر باسم 'جوي'.
Their thick, spiny coat provides a formidable defence against predators such as the fox. When a hedgehog feels threatened, it will curl into a spiny ball and protect its soft stomach. يوفر الغطاء السميك والشائك للقنفذ دفاعًا قويًا ضد الحيوانات المفترسة مثل الثعلب. عندما يشعر القنفذ بالتهديد ،يقوم باإللتفاف على شكل كرة شائكة لحماية معدته الطرية.
They have around 5,000 spines, each one lasting about a year. They then drop out and a replacement will grow. لدى القنفذ حوالي 5000شوكة، كل واحدة تدوم قرابة العام .وبعد سقوطها تنمو الشوكة البديلة.
Hedgehogs live for between 4 and 7 years in the wild and longer in captivity. تعيش القنافذ لمدة تتراوح بين 4و 7سنوات في البرية، ولفترة أطول في األسر.
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There can be as many as 500 fleas on one hedgehog but the specific hedgehog flea (known as Archaepsylla erinacei) rarely bites humans.
من الممكن أن يكون هناك ما يصل إلى 500برغوث على القنفذ واحد ولكن برغوث القنفذ (المعروف باسم )Archaepsyllaنادرًا ما يلدغ البشر.
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.1بماذا يسمى صغير القنفذ؟ .2ما هو االسم اآلخر الذي يسمى به عموده الفقري؟ .3ماذا يفعل القنفذ عند شعوره بالتهديد؟ .4ما الذي يفعله القنفذ عندما " ُيدهن ذاتيا"؟ .5ما هو الشيء غير العادي حول عيون القنفذ ؟ .6بماذا يلقب القنفذ؟ .7بما يسمى القنفذ المستأنس األكثر شيوعا ؟ .8هل يمكن للقنفذ أن يسبح؟ .9القنافذ تقترن مع رفيق واحد فقط -صح أو خطأ؟ .10كم عدد البراغيث لبتي قد تجدها على القنفذ الواحد؟ February 2016
Hedgehogs have a particularly long, extending snout which helps them to forage for food. القنفذ لديه أنف طويل وممتد بشكل خاص مما يساعده على .البحث عن الطعام
When hunting, they rely primarily upon their sense of hearing and smell. Their eyesight is quite weak even though their eyes are adapted for night-time vision. يعتمد في المقام األول على،عند الصيد بصره ضعيف جدًا.حاستي السمع والشم على الرغم من تكيف عيونه على الرؤية .الليلية
Many years ago, it was believed that hedgehogs also collected food by piercing it with their spines. كان يعتقد،قبل عدة سنوات أن القنافذ تجمع الطعام من .خالل ثقبه بإستخدام أشوكها
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A group of hedgehogs is called an ‘array’. تسمى مجموعة من القنافذ 'بإسم 'الصفيف
When stimulated by a strong smell or taste they ‘self-anoint’. This means they cover their spines in foamy saliva! Scientists are baffled by this behaviour! عندما تحفزالقنافذ رائحة قوية أو طعم وهذا يعني أنها تغطي."فأنها "تُدهن ذاتيًا أشواكها بلعاب رغوي! العلماء متحيرون !بسبب هذا السلوك 53 They can swim, run and climb surprising quickly over short distances. Some can run over 6 feet per second!
Hedgehogs are solitary creatures, usually only pairing with one mate. However, the male takes no part in rearing the family. القنافذ مخلوقات منعزلة عادة تقوم ال، ومع ذلك.باإلقتران مع رفيق واحد فقط .يتولى الذكر أي دور في تنشئة األسرة
تركض،يمكن للقنافذ أن تسبح وتتسلق بسرعة مدهشة عبر بعضها يستطيع.مسافات قصيرة أقدام في الثانية6 الركض أكثر من !الواحدة
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Johannes Gutenberg Inventor of The Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg was born in Mainz, Germany around the year 1398. He was the son of a Goldsmith. Not a whole lot more is known about his childhood. It appears he moved a few times around Germany, but that's about all that is known for sure.
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Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. While this may not sound like a big deal at first, the printing press is often considered as the most important invention in modern times. Think about how important information is today. Without books and computers you wouldn't be able to learn, to pass on information, or to share scientific discoveries. Prior to Gutenberg inventing the printing press, making a book was a laborious process. It wasn't hard to write a letter to one person by hand, but to create thousands of books for many people to read was nearly impossible. Without the printing press we wouldn't have had the Scientific Revolution or the Renaissance. Our world would be very different. Gutenberg took some existing technologies and some of his own inventions to come up with the printing press in the year 1450. One key idea he came up with was moveable type. Rather than use wooden blocks to press ink onto paper, Gutenberg used moveable metal pieces to quickly create pages. He made innovations all the way through the printing process enabling pages to be printed much more rapidly. His presses could print 1000's of pages per day; the old
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method could only manage 40-50. This was a dramatic improvement and allowed books to be acquired by the middle class and spread knowledge and education like never before. The invention of the printing press spread rapidly throughout Europe and soon thousands of books were being printed on printing presses. It's thought that the first printed item from the press was a German poem. Other prints included Latin Grammars and indulgences for the Catholic Church. Gutenberg's real fame came from producing the Gutenberg Bible. It was the first time a Bible was mass produced and available for anyone outside of the church. Bibles were rare and could take up to a year for a Priest to transcribe. Gutenberg printed around 200 of these in a relatively short time. There only around 21complete Gutenberg Bibles in existence today; one is thought to be worth around $30 million! The original would have sold for 30 florins. 55
In 1462 he was exiled from Mainz. However, in 1465 he was given a fancy title and a yearly salary as a reward for his invention.
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جاءت الشهرة احلقيقية لغوتنبرغ عند طباعته الكتاب املقدس .وهذه هي املرة األولى التي أصبح الكتاب املقدس جماهيري ومتاح ألي شخص خارج الكنيسة .فقد كانت األناجيل نادرة ،وميكن أن يستغرق اإلجنيل مدة تصل إلى عام ليقوم الكاهن بنسخه .طبع غوتنبرغ حوالي 200كتاب مقدس في وقت قصير نسبياً .اليوم يتواجد فقط حوالي 21أجنيل من أناجيل غوتنبرغ الكاملة .ويُعتقد أن قيمة أحدها تبلغ حوالي 30مليون دوالر! النسخ األصلية قد بيعت بقيمة 30غيلدر. في 1462مت نفيه من ماينز .ومع ذلك ،في 1465مت منحه لقب فاخر وراتب سنوي كمكافأة الختراعه.
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االسئلة .1ماذا كان يعمل والد يوهان غوتنبرغ ؟ .2ما الذي حدث في 1462؟ .3ما هو املبلغ الذي بيع به الكتاب املقدس األصلي املطبوع؟ .4ما هي أفكاره الرئيسية التي أدت إلى انتاج الصفحات املطبوعة بشكل أسرع؟ .5ما هي املكافأة التي تلقاها الختراعه؟ .6كم عدد الكتب املقدسة لغوتنبرغ املتواجدة حتى اليوم؟ .7ما هو أول ما متت طباعته باملطبعة ؟ .8متى ولد غوتنبرغ ؟ .9كم من الوقت كان يستغرق الكاهن لنسخ الكتاب املقدس قبل أن يتم إنتاجه بكميات كبيرة؟ .10في أي عام اخترع غوتنبرغ املطبعة؟ February 2016
يوهان غوتنبرغ مخترع الطباعة
ولد يوهان غوتنبرغ في ماينز ،أملانيا حوالي عام .1398كان ابنا لصائغ .ال يتوافر قدر كبير من املعلومات املعروفه عن طفولته .يبدو أنه انتقل عدة مرات حول أملانيا ،ولكن هذا هو كل ما هو معروف عنه على وجه اليقني. اخترع يوهان غوتنبرغ املطبعة .قد ال يبدو هذا اجنازا ً كبيرا ً في البداية ،لكن اختراع املطبعة يعتبر أهم اختراع في العصر احلديث .فكر في مدى أهمية املعلومات اليوم .بدون الكتب وأجهزة الكمبيوتر لن تكون قادرا ً على التعلم ونقل املعلومات ،أو تبادل اإلكتشافات العلمية .قبل اختراع غوتنبرغ للمطبعة ،كانت عملية صنع الكتاب شاقة .لم يكن من الصعب إرسال رساله مكتوبه باليد إلى شخص واحد ،ولكن كان من املستحيل تقريبا ً صنع اآلالف من الكتب لكثير من الناس للقراءة .دون املطبعة لم تكن لتحدث الثورة العلمية أو عصر النهضة .وعاملنا سيكون مختلف كثيراً.
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استعمل غوتنبرغ بعض التكنولوجيا املتوفرة وبعض اختراعاته من أجل التوصل إلى املطبعة في عام .1450 كانت إحدى األفكار الرئيسية التى أوجدها هي النوع القابل للحركة .فبدال ً من استخدام كتل خشبية لضغط احلبر على الورق ،استخدم غوتنبرغ القطع املعدنية املتحركة إلنشاء الصفحات بسرعة .قام بإبتكارات مستمرة خالل عملية الطباعة وذلك لطباعة الصفحات بسرعة كبيرة .كانت ملطابعه القدرة على طباعة 1000صفحة في اليوم. الطريقة القدمية كان ميكنها طباعة 40-50صفحة فقط .هذا التحسن الكبير سمح الصحاب الطبقة املتوسطة بحيازة الكتب ونشر املعرفة والتعليم بشكل ال مثيل له .اختراع املطبعة انتشر بسرعة في جميع أنحاء أوروبا ومتت طباعة اآلالف من الكتب في املطابع. يعتقد أن أول ما متت طباعته باملطبعة كانت قصيدة أملانية .وتضمنت املطبوعات األخرى القواعد النحوية الالتينية وصكوك الغفران للكنيسة الكاثوليكية. www.kidzine.net
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Greek is the official language of Greece. It has been spoken for more than 3,500 years and is the oldest language in Europe.
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mid'en e'na di'o tri'a te'ssera pe'nte e'ksi epta' okto' ene'a de'ka e'ndeka do'deka dekatri'a dekate'ssera dekape'nde dekae'ksi dekaepta' dekaokto' dekaenne'a i'kosi
Nai' Yes O'hi No Efharisto' Thank You Efharisto' poli' Thank you very much Parakalo' You're welcome Parakalo' Please signo'mi Excuse me gia'sou Hello andi'o sas Goodbye gia' hara' So long kalime'ra Good morning kalo' mesime'ri Good afternoon kalispe'ra Good evening kalini'hta Good night Den katalave'no I do not understand How do you say this in [English] Pos to le'te sta [Agglika'] Mila'te ... Do you speak...
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The Greeks learned about writing and the alphabet from the Phoenicians. They took much of their alphabet from the Phoenician alphabet, but they added a few new letters. They also assigned some of the letters to vowel sounds. The Greek alphabet was the first alphabet to use vowels. Upper case
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alpha
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α
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beta
Β
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gamma
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γ
(gam-ah)
delta
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δ
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epsilon
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ε
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zeta
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ζ
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eta
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η
(ay-tah)
theta
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θ
(thay-tah)
iota
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ι
(eye-o-tah)
kappa
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κ
(cap-ah)
lamda
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λ
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mu
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μ
(mew)
nu
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ν
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xi
Ξ
ξ
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pi
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π
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rho
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ρ
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sigma
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σ
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tau
Τ
τ
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upsilon
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υ
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phi
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φ
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chi
Χ
χ
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psi
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ψ
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omega
Ω
ω
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patéras Mother Mitéra Brother Adelfós Sister Adelfí Uncle Theíos Aunty theía Cousin Exádelfos Grandfather Pappoús Grandmother Giagiá Friend Fílos
Doctor Hospital Policeman Airport Taxi Money Museum Restaurant Hotel Phone
giatrós Nosokomeío Astynomikós Aerodrómio Taxí Chrímata Mouseío Estiatório Xenodocheío tiléfono
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ANKONAS LEG
PÓDI KNEE
GÓNATO ANKLE
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Virgin Galactic is the world’s first commercial spaceline. On 20th January, the New English School hosted a Virgin Galactic question and answer session with two very special guests. Mr. Greenfield, science teacher at NES, set up a satellite link with Space Agent, Rose Kingscote and future astronaut, Julian Ranger. Students from the school were able to ask questions about future commercial space travel and receive expert replies from the Virgin Galactic representatives. The questions ranged from basic queries regarding food and drink to more technical enquiries about space junk and radiation. Some of the questions and answers are shown below. 60
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Carol Fattouh: What are you looking forward to most when you travel into space? Julian: Just being amongst the first thousand people to visit space is amazing. Also, I want to see the stars, as we can only see a small selection from Earth. Omar Abdelwahab: When will the first flights take place? Rose: Test flights will take place throughout the whole of 2016. By early 2018, Sir Richard Branson and his family should have visited space, followed by other customers. February 2016
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Youssef El Maghraby: How many people can go in each spacecraft? Rose: 6 customers plus 2 pilots; plus 2 pilots in the landing vehicle. Aniket Gupta: How long will it take to travel into space? Julian: Two and a half hours. It takes longer to fly from the USA to the UK! We will have 20 minutes in space, including 5-7 minutes floating around in zero gravity! Rania Al Hamoud: Will you have food or drink on the flight into space? Rose: No. The main focus is enjoying the whole flight so we don’t want any distraction; and it’s a short flight so we figure they can hold on without any food or drink. Melika Esmaeili: Do you think you could take pets into space? Rose: You’d be surprised how many applications we get from dogs and cats, even a horse! There is a huge demand to take pets into space so maybe one day. www.kidzine.net
Carol Fattouh: How often will flights into space take place? Rose: At first, once a month. But we’re not just building one spacecraft, we’re building a fleet of spacecraft. Our aim is to fly every day so we’ll start slowly and gradually build up. Maryam Al Baz: Is there any concern regarding space ‘junk’ when you travel in space? Julian: NASA has a program to monitor space junk and a lot of work is done to ensure we don’t get hit by any. Hagar Saleh: Do you think that space will one day be a popular tourist destination? Julian: Definitely, yes! There are only so many places to go on earth but space is infinite. Bader Abul: Who or what inspired you to become an astronaut? Julian: A character called Biggles! He was a character in the UK and a First World War pilot. The same author also wrote about space. And then seeing Neil Armstrong walking on the Moon – if you’re not inspired by that, it’s hard to be inspired by anything!
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Mohamed Dora: How much does it cost to travel into space? Rose: Currently $250,000 but in future and as we develop more, it should drive the price down.
Maryam Ayub: Will you be able to step outside the spacecraft? Rose: Currently no but potentially it’s definitely something we can work towards.
Jood Al Gharani: Do you think it will be hot or cold when you travel into space? Julian: The spacecraft is pressurized so it will be just like being in an aircraft. It’s a controlled environment with a comfortable temperature. Outside might be very, very cold or it might actually be very, very hot. It depends where the sun is.
Sadiq Raziyan: How will you be protected from harmful radiation? Julian: The skin of the spaceship protects us from radiation, but we’re not up there long enough for it to be an issue.
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Of course, the question everyone wanted to ask was ‘How do you go to the toilet in space?’ Whilst Rose said she expected people to be able to hold on for the short two and a half hour flight, Julian confirmed that he was expecting to wear a nappy! It seems even the most futuristic adventurers rely on basic necessities! It was certainly an interesting and informative session. The lower age limit for those wanting to venture into space is 18 so the students have a few years to wait before they’re able to buy a ticket and experience zero gravity. In the meantime, for those interested in a career in space travel, Rose recommended working towards a degree in Aeronautical or Structural Engineering.
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Math Giants is a multi-column series highlighting the biggest mathematicians of all time.
by: Jim West
Noether
“Woman of Mathematics”
Often described as ‘the most important woman in mathematics’, Emmy Noether made significant contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. Her work on theoretical physics would help Albert Einstein on his theory of relativity. Einstein was a huge fan of Noether, as were many other mathematicians who held her work in high regard. Not bad for a girl born in Germany during a time when women were not treated as equals to men. Being a woman mathematician was hard for Noether. She had worked for almost a decade without pay after she earned her degree, due to the fact that women typically did not hold academic positions. Yet she did not give up on her quest to discover new theories in mathematics. Her greatest theory, the Noether Theory, united two conceptual pillars of physics; symmetry in nature and the universal laws of conservation. Many consider her theory just as important as Einstein’s theory of relativity. It was such a shame she had to publish ground breaking papers under a man’s name because of the time she lived. 68
Noether lived her life dedicated to math. She never married, nor had children. People say she always laughed and had fun with math teachings. Every photo you can find of her on-line shows her smiling. Quite impressive given the circumstances she worked in during her whole career in mathematics. With the help of Einstein, she was able to work at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she finally felt deeply appreciated as she never had been in Germany. It is unfortunate that it didn’t last long for Noether as she died just 18 months later. The world had lost a great mathematician; one that didn’t care what name was on the paper as long as the truth of math was shown to the world.
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1) Noether had to lecture und er a man’s name and was often noted as an assistant. 2) Noether never used lesson plans for her classes. Instead, she focused on spontaneous discussions. These ground breaking discussions would later lead to the creation of textbooks. 3) Noether’s work in mathema tics is divided into three ‘epochs’. Quite imp ressive for someone many people know nothing about. February 2016
عمالقة الرياضيات
عمالقة الرياضيات هي سلسلة متعددة المراحل لتسليط الضوء على أكبر علماء الرياضيات في كل العصور.
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"إمرأة الرياضيات"
غالبا ما توصف بأنها "المرأة األكثر أهمية في الرياضيات" ،ساهمت إيمي نويثر مساهمات كبيرة في الجبر المجرد والفيزياء النظرية .ساعد عملها في الفيزياء النظرية ألبرت أينشتاين في نظريته النسبية .كان أينشتاين معجبًا كبيرًا بنويثر مثل العديد من الرياضيين األخريين الذين رأو عملها بإحترام كبير .وهذا ليس سيئًا بالنسبة لطفلة ولدت في ألمانيا خالل وقت كانت ال تعامل المرأة على قدم المساواة مع الرجل. كونها امرأة الرياضيات كان شيئًا شديد الصعوبة على نويثر. فقد عملت لمدة عشر سنوات تقريبا بدون أجر بعد أن حصلت على شهادتها بسبب واقع أن المرأة عادة ال تشغل مناصب أكاديمية .إال أنها لم تتخلى عن سعيها إلكتشاف نظريات جديدة في الرياضيات .أكبر نظرياتها ،نظرية نويثر ،حيث وحدت ركيزتين من مفاهيم للفيزياء .التماثل في الطبيعة والقوانين العالمية لإلنحفاظ .يعتبر الكثيرون نظريتها ال تقل أهمية عن نظرية النسبية ألينشتاين .كان من العار أنها اضطرت إلى نشر أوراقها العلمية الرائدة تحت اسم رجل بسبب أن الزمن الذي عاشت به كانت المرأة ال تعامل بمساواة مع الرجل. عاشت نويثر حياتها مكرسة للرياضيات .كما أنها لم يسبق لهم الزواج ،وليس لديها أطفال .كما أنها كانت دائمة الضحك ،وكانت تمرح بتعليم الرياضيات. كل صورة يمكنك أن تجدها على االنترنت لها تظهر بها دائما وهي تبتسم .تثير الكثير من اإلعجاب نظرًا للظروف التي عملت بها طوال حياتها في الرياضيات .بمساعدة آينشتاين ،أصبحت الفتاة قادرة على المجيء والعمل في كلية برين ماور في والية بنسلفانيا حيث شعرت في النهاية بتقدير عميق ألنها لم تكن أبدًا في ألمانيا .ومن المؤسف أن ذلك لم يدم طويال حيث توفيت نوثير بعد 18شهرا فقط.
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إن العالم خسر عالمة رياضيات كبيرة. واحدة لم يهمها وجود إسمها على أوراقها العلمية طالما أنها أظهرت حقيقة الرياضيات للعالم.
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تلقى وكثيرا ما ُتدون كمساالمحاضرة تح ع د. 2لم تستخدم نوث ي ر خ ط لدروس ط ه ال ا. المناقشا كانت بدالً من ذلك تردراسة أبدا الرائدة ت العفوية .ومن شأ كز على ن هذه أن تؤد نا كتالم قشات المدرسية .ي الحقًا إلى ت ك وي ن ال ب 3عملت نويثر في ال ر يا ض يا "حقب". ت صكان هذا مثيرًا لكثير م خالل ثالثة لشخ ن ما ا إل ك ثير م عجاب ن ال نا س ال ي عرفو ن شيئا عنه. www.kidzine.net
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History of Fireworks Fireworks were invented in China in the 7th century. The story told is that a group of Chinese monks were trying to create a medicine that would give people immortality. Instead, they accidentally invented gunpowder, which is the explosive used in fireworks. Gunpowder was eventually used for guns and bombs, but since its invention it has always been used for fireworks too. The Chinese would use the gunpowder as signal flares and for celebrations.
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Over time people learned that if certain metals were mixed with the gunpowder brilliant colors could be made when it was ignited. Many more advancements have happened that let fireworks create all sorts of shapes and sounds,but they still work in the same way today. For a long time fireworks have been a big part of Fourth of July celebrations in the United States. This is partly because they symbolize the rockets and explosions that Francis Scott Key wrote about in his song “The Star Spangled Banner.�
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Genies and Gems
Wishes are granted in the spellbinding match-3 puzzle adventure of Genies and Gems! Thieves have stolen the palace treasure! Help Jenni the genie and her fox, Trix as they journey through magical worlds recovering lost relics, gold bars and enchanted keys. Make smart matches to stay on path while avoiding cursed stones and overcoming caged gems. Outsmart bandits to keep your treasures safe!
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Happy birthday dear Aser Assar who is celebrating his birthday on 1st September. Best wishes from your Mom and Dad.
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ZOOTOPIA The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.
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THE BOY AND THE BEAST
The Boy and The Beast ("Bakemono no Ko" in Japanese) tells the story of Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, who stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts. He's taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rougharound-the-edges warrior beast who's been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely family will be put to the ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.
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Athens is the capital city of Greece. It is one of the world’s oldest cities. It is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Western civilization. The approximate flight time from Kuwait to Athens is 3 hours and 11 minutes. There are 2466.9 kilometers (1532.9 miles) between the two cities.
Athens is served by Athens International Airport. The airport was awarded the ‘European Airport of the Year’ in 2004.
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The spoken language in Greece is Greek.
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If you are travelling to Athens, you will need some Euros to spend.
The Greek National Flag has nine horizontal stripes in blue and white with a white cross on a blue square in the top left corner. It is sometimes called the ‘sky-blue-white’ or the ‘blue-white’. February 2016
When in Athens, you may decide to travel by trolleybus, rail (known as the Attiko Metro) or tram.
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Athens is home to two World Heritage Sites; the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. The Acropolis is an ancient citadel which contains the remains of several ancient buildings. It is of great architectural and historic significance. It is situated on a high, rocky outcrop above the city. The Daphni is an 11th century Monastery with a broad, high dome which houses a beautifully preserved complex of mosaics. The monastery was badly damaged by the 1999 Athens earthquake and is still undergoing restoration.
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At 908ft (300 meters) above sea level, Mount Lycabettus stands high above Athens. You can climb to the top where you will find the chapel of St. George and also a cafĂŠ. Alternatively, you can take the funicular railway.
The old gasworks also dominates the Athens skyline. This is now home to countless eateries, music venues and art spaces.
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The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major open-air theatre and one of the earliest preserved in Athens. This was originally used for festivals in honor of the god Dionysus and could seat 17,000 spectators. It can still accommodate 14,000 people today.
You should also visit the ‘Athens Trilogy’ which consists of the National Library of Greece, the Athens University and the Academy of Athens. The later and better preserved Odeon of Herodes Atticus was used as a music venue with a capacity of 5,000. It is now the main venue for the Athens Festival which runs from May to October every year and features a variety of Greek and International performers. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus hosted the Miss Universe pageant in 1973. Amongst the stars to perform there are Sting, Luciano Pavarotti, Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Liza Minnelli and Diana Ross. 78
Budapest is home to the third largest Parliament building in the world. Building began in 1885 and was completed in 1902. The building has 90 statues on the façade, 12.5 miles of stairs and 691 rooms! February 2016
Athens is home to the Hellenic Parliament (19th century) and the National Archeological Museum, featuring the world’s largest collection of ancient Greek antiquities.
Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896. It also hosted the Summer Games in 2004.
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The national dish of Greece is Moussaka, an oven-baked dish consisting of ground meat and eggplant and topped with savory custard. Greece is also known for its olives and traditional Greek salad.
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IT’S GOOD TO BE DIFFERENT Imagine how dull the world would be without variety. Imagine if we all wore the same clothes, liked the same things and behaved the same way; how boring would that be? Thankfully, we are all born to be different and despite our children often wanting to be the same as their friends, we should encourage them to develop their own personality, as well as their own hopes and dreams. Too often, those children who are ‘different’ are singled out as being weird. But there’s nothing weird about wanting to play the violin instead of playing football. Similarly, there’s nothing strange about wanting to take photographs rather than visiting the cinema. The truth is, as parents, we should encourage our kids to follow a different path and do whatever makes them happy. If they show a desire to play a musical instrument, they should be applauded and offered the appropriate support. If they are keen to take up photography as a career, they should be encouraged and given every opportunity to practice and learn new techniques.
Unfortunately, due to the inevitable immature behaviour of their friends, they will more than likely be teased for their choices. This is why it’s so important to stand by them and make sure they don’t give up on their dreams. Remind them that it’s their so-called friends who are ‘strange’. Who wants to sit in a dark, cold cinema for two hours when you could be outside in the fresh air taking pictures of Kuwait’s nature or architecture? More often than not, it’s jealousy that leads to the teasing and they only make fun of someone’s choices because they don’t have the confidence to make choices of their own. February 2016
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Rainy Day from page 17 1.It is raining hard. 2.I would like to play in the rain. 3.Should I wear my boots? 4.Can we jump in the puddles?
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5.The snails will come out! 6.I can see a pretty rainbow. 7.I like to play in the rain.
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Pineapple from page 31/32 1. 1493, 2.Costa Rica, 3.To make vinegar and animal food, 4.8.28kg, 5.They vary from lavender, to light purple, to red, 6.True, 7.No, it’s a berry, 8.A welcome gift, 9.To signal they had returned from a voyage, 10.Either soft spots, bruises or darkened ‘eyes’
لصنع اخلل واألغذية.3 , كوستاريكا.2 ,1493 .1 ، تختلف من اإلرجواني.5 , كيلوجرام8.28 .4 ,احليوانية هي من، ال.7 , صح.6 , إلى األحمر،األرجواني الفاحت عالمة على عودتهم من.9 , هدية ترحيبية.8 ,التوت الكدمات والعيون املظلمة، البقع اللينة.10 ,الرحلة Kangaroo from page 52/53 1. A buck, 2.Pouched animal, 3.Qantas, 4.Pound its feet on the ground and kick, 5.1993, 6.A mob, troop or court, 7.Dingoes and feral cats, 8.Yes, 9.Its tail, 10.Yes, but only if the object is moving
تدك.4 ,كانتاس.3 , الثدييات اجلرابية.2 , باك.1 احلشد أو.6 ,1993 .5 ,قدميها على األرض وتركل , الكالب البرية (الدنغو) والقطط الضالة.7 ,القوات ولكن فقط إذا كان الكائن، نعم.10 , ذيله.9 , نعم.8 يتحرك Alfred Nobel Quiz from page 56/57 1.A gas meter, 2.French, German, English or Russian, 3.An explosion killed 5 people including Nobel’s brother, 4.350, 5.1867, 6.Stockholm, 7.Chemistry, 8.Building transport networks, 9.December 1896, 10.His father
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Mini Quiz from page 21 1. TRUE, 2. The rare colossal squid. In 2007, scientists discovered a squid that was 26 feet long and weighed over 1,000 pounds. Its eyeball, which measures 11 inches across, is the largest ever recorded., 3. False!, 4. True!, 5. False!, 6. a)Macaw, b)tarsier, c)deer, d) green leaf frog
1.A Budapester, 2.Red, white and green, 3.The pianist and composer, Franz Liszt, 4.In Buda Castle, 5.1865, 6.Sziget Festival, 7.60, 8.The Dohány Street Synagogue, 9.691, 10.7
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