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Welcome to our latest jam-packed issue! We’ve covered such a big variety of interesting topics in this issue, from giant squids and Feng Shui, to the history of our alphabet and a quick look at where pyjamas came from. What fun it was to put it together for you! But, a big topic that we’re diving into in this issue is the world of invasive species – creatures that have traveled far from their native homes and are causing trouble in new places. They teach us valuable lessons about the delicate balance of nature and the importance of being mindful stewards of our planet!
Learning about these sneaky pests really opened my eyes to how everything in our world is connected – especially in our natural environment. One little change, which you might think is totally insignificant, can actually be the spark that changes everything. While this is a bit daunting to think about from the perspective of the havoc that these invasive species cause, we can also choose to look at it positively! One of us, a reader of Supernova, could just be the tiny spark needed to change the world and bring about an unexpected positive outcome.
We hope you enjoy this new issue filled with fun articles and cool facts that will tickle your brain and fill your mind.
Happy reading, and stay curious kids!
~ Candice 🙂 (Supernova’s Editor)
Nature
- Antarctica’s famous Penguin Post Office — The Pinboard takes you on a fun, fact filled adventure about Antarctica’s most popular tourist attraction, the Penguin Post Office, the seasonal home of 3000 gentoo penguins!
- Creature Feature — Learn all about the Wētā, a tiny insect that can not only withstand freezing temperatures but it can also carry fifty times its body weight.
- Coral reef — Experience these dazzling underwater cities! The Big Pictures gives you a look at coral reefs that could be seen as bustling cities with the life found living in and around them.
- Switzerland — Make sure your bags are packed because Andy is taking you to Switzerland: the land of beautiful mountain landscapes and lakes.
- Macaw mates — The Big Picture gives you a look at the birds behind the vibrant calls found in Central and South America.
History
- The History of Pyjamas — The history articles tells you everything about the origin of pyjamas and how they evolved into the comfy sleepwear we have come to love today.
Arts and Culture
- Learn your local language: Sesotho edition — Then learn a few phrases in Sesotho, like common greetings and funny phrases to share with your friends and family with these Sesotho phrases.
- Taylor Swift: The superstar of pop music — Dive into the life and superstardom of this talented musician! Dive into the life of Taylor Swift and her road to superstardom through her catchy pop music.
- Unique Funerals Around the World — Funerals are a big part of saying goodbye but the Culture Corner gives unique ways that different countries say goodbye to people they love.
- Feng Shui — Learn to decorate your bedroom to make your positive energy flow more easily! The trends article gives you all the steps you need to redesign your room to unlock the secret to perfect balance.
- Out of this world hairstyles — Dive into these uncanny, yet extravagant hairstyles! Then the Photo Feed shows you some cool uncanny, yet extravagant hairstyles.
Science
- Exploding Stars — The Pinboard gives you everything you need to know about exploding stars a once in a lifetime event that happened last year in our milky way.
- Juicy Facts about Fruit — The Life, the Universe and Everything articles shows you the good, the bad and the ugly about fruit!
Technology
- Unlocking Movie Magic: The Marvels of Motion Capture — The Tech Talk articles tells you the science behind motion capture technology and how it makes characters like King Kong come to life!
Social Skills
- Bird Guide — Read all about the fun of being a bird guide with David Letsoalo in our ProFiles articles.
- Why do I feel homesick? — Candice walks you through having to adapt to a new environment when you feel a little homesick.
- What causes thunder and lightning? — Join Jules answers the important question of what causes thunder and lightning.
These are just a few snippets of some of our great articles, click here and get yours today!
