Description
We have another awesome issue for you, jam-packed with lots of action! We’ll take a look at Africa’s most dangerous mammal, learn more about a mysterious artist whose graffiti sells for millions around the world, and unpack the facts about the growing tear in our continent. When planning the main feature for this issue, I got really excited. There is so much to learn about hippos! They are amazing because they basically defy logic. They’re the only sub-aquatic animals that can’t actually swim! The heavy bones in their legs prevent them from swimming, so they run along the river floor instead.
But hippos definitely don’t let their massive size stop them – they are still fast and agile in the water, and even on land. That is definitely a message we can all learn from! You can achieve anything you set your mind to, even if there are some obstacles to overcome along the way. Hippos can also hold their breath for up to five minutes under water. But, for the most part, they tend to stay submerged while keeping their nostrils above water. This allows them to breathe and stay cool at the same time! So, when things get tough, remember not to get swept up in the current: remember to breathe! And, most importantly… stay cool!
Happy reading and stay curious, kids!
~ Candice 🙂 (Supernova’s Editor)
Nature
- How do spiders make webs? — Jules answers the question: “how spiders make their webs?”
- Still crawling at 46 000 years old — Discover the nematodes, microscopic worms that have remained hidden for 46 000 years in the Pinboard section!
- Creature Feature — The Creature Feature tells you everything about the Tarsiers, tiny primates that wake up at night!
- Embryonic hand of a Madagascar giant day gecko — The Big Picture shows you a cool picture of the hand of a gecko that is still in the egg!
- Namibia: Life in an arid land — Andy gives you a look into Nambia’s natural environment, from the largest desert in the world and the second-largest canyon after the Grand Canyon!
- Our Amazing Planet — The Photo Feed gives you some cool candid photos of animals from around the world, such as the white rhino and the ibex!
- Spotted hyena cub — The Big Picture shows you an adorable hyena cub alongside a few facts about these spotted friends.
History
- The History of Underwear — The history article features underwear in this issue and, we learn everything about how loincloths long transformation into boxer underwear.
- Luckiest people alive — The Life, Universe, and Everything article introduces you to the luckiest people in history, from the man who survived two nuclear bombings to the man who got struck by lightning seven times and lived!
Arts and Culture
- Turning plastic into portraits — The Pinboard shows you a creative way a South African artist recycles plastic.
- Danica’s Book Review — Danica gives us another great book review. Find out why you would want to add “My Life on Fire?” to your book list
- Mozart: The master of classical musical genres — Dive into the life of the greatest composer in the word, Mozart!
- Losing Your Teeth Around the World — Remember when you lost your baby teeth? Our culture corner shows you what different countries do when they lose their baby teeth.
- Korean Culture: The rise of the Korean Wave — Experience the internationally popular Korean culture, with its delicious food like ramyeon, or pop culture such as K-drama and K-pop music!
Technology
- Electric Cars — The Tech Talk teaches you about the innovation of electric cars.
- Carpenter — The ProFiles teaches you about the artistry of being a carpenter through Hosea, a carpenter and, how he creates furniture from wood!
Social Skills
- I feel left out — Candice helps you navigate why feeling excluded is normal, but can be overcome by realising you have many friends in your life.
Activities and games
- Make a Beetroot Milkshake — Get a taste of a delicious dessert drink made with the delicious vegetable, the beetroot!
- Getting tricky: Master the art of trick shots — The Get Active helps you learn how to master your trick shot.
- Snakes and Ladders: African Edition — Play a fun game of snakes and ladders in our Brain Games.
These are just a few snippets of some of our great articles, click here and get yours today!
