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Wow, what an awesome year it has been for our team, putting together the six amazing magazines that make up a pretty cool Volume 11. Our 11th year of Supernova has been so fun, exciting, innovative and inspiring! And what better way to end off our 11th Volume with a big BANG than with an issue on the mighty Nile crocodile! With their ancient wisdom and tough survival skills, crocodiles can teach us two very valuable life lessons. Firstly, be adaptable! Crocodiles have existed for millions of years only because they have been able to adapt to lots of different environments! In life, being adaptable allows us to navigate changes and challenges more effectively.
This way, you can thrive in whatever situation you find yourself in! Next, and probably most importantly, be patient. Crocodiles are the perfect example of a patient hunter – lying low and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Learning patience helps us make better decisions and achieve our goals. Don’t rush things – you’ll know when the time is right! Going into the new year, make sure to draw inspiration from the ancient wisdom of crocodiles and be adaptable and patient. We hope you enjoy this jam-packed issue just as much as we enjoyed putting it together!
Happy reading, and stay curious kids!
~ Candice 🙂 (Supernova’s Editor)
Nature
- The Sahara Desert — Jules tells you why the all the Sahara desert is not the largest desert in the world.
- Creature Feature — The Pinboard introduces you to the largest rodents in the world, capybaras!
- Friends of a Feather — The Photo Feed shows you different kinds of birds ayound the world, from the ostrich and to the burrowing owl!
- Koala bear chewing on eucalyptus leaves — Then hang with an adorable tree hugger, the koala bear, in our Big Picture.
History
- Tchaikovsky: The master of classical musical genres — Meet Tchaikovsky, a Russian composer who created the music for a few famous ballets, from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker!
- Heritage Specialist — The ProFiles dives into the career of a heritage specialist or an archaeologist.
Arts and Culture
- Catch up with a comic book author — The Pinboard introduces you to Shaylee a young comic book artist who published her first comic at 15 years old!
- Danica’s Book Review — Danica’s latest read in the Pinboard will have you ordering your book and find out why it should be your next read.
- Birthday Traditions Around the World — The Culture Corner tells you all about different birthday celebrations from around the world. From well-wishers in Spain who will pull your ear; then Jamaicans who throw water in your face, and then flour.
- Mullet Madness — The trends article tells you some funky mullet facts and why it is so popular despite being unconventional.
- Marrakesh: The Kingdom of Morocco — Andy takes you on another trip through her atlas to the the wonders of Marrakesh in Morocco. From camel rides in the desert and the Aït Benhaddou, where films like The Mummy were made.
- 6 Deadly Jobs That Someone Has to Do — The Life, Universe and Everything article has everything on dangerous jobs such as being a stuntman or a venom milker!
Science
- Saturn’s disappearing rings — Learn about why Saturn’s rings won’t be visible on Earth again until 2032.
- The Pillars of Creation — The Big Picture features a dazzling photo of the Pillars of Creation, the part of the Eagle Nebula where stars are born.
- Genetic engineering — Experience genetic engineering, a type of technology that changes how you look, and even make food more nutritious.
Technology
- The History of the lightbulb — The history article takes you on a factual journey through the origins of the light bulb, the invention that brightened up the world.
Social Skills
- Being yourself and the power of positivity — The Trends article helps you embrace your own unique traits, even the ones that some people don’t like!
- How do I finish what I start — Candice helps you beat procrastination and finally finishing what you start with a project.
Activities and games
- Make a delicious croc cupcake — Then munch on some crocodile cupcakes in our eco craft section.
- Land Art — Our Get Active section shows you how you can make cool art using nature.
- Draw like Frida — Then try out our fun exercise on how to make your drawings more accurate.
These are just a few snippets of some of our great articles, click here and get yours today!
