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Welcome to another exciting issue of your favourite kids mag! In this issue, we’re diving into stories that will inspire, challenge, and amaze you. Let’s start with one of the most fascinating creatures in the wild – the leopard! Reading about these big cats, we learn that survival is about being flexible and making the most of the environment you’re in – a great lesson for us all! Next, we’re traveling back in time to meet the builders of ancient America! From the towering temples of the Maya to the ingenious stone roads of the Incas, these ancient civilisations achieved wonders that still amaze us today.
As you explore their achievements, remember that knowledge passed down through generations is powerful. We can all learn from the wisdom of those who came before us! And finally, we had the incredible honour of interviewing Dr. Sian Proctor, the first African American woman astronaut to venture into space! Dr. Proctor’s journey from Earth to orbit teaches us that dreams really do come true with hard work and perseverance.
Her courage and passion are a reminder to never stop reaching for the stars, no matter who you are or where you come from. So, get ready to embark on a journey of discovery, courage, and inspiration! We hope these stories spark your curiosity and remind you that the world is filled with amazing things to learn. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next great explorer, scientist, or protector of nature! ‘
Happy reading, and stay curious kids!
~ Candice 🙂 (Supernova’s Editor)
Nature
- Can plants grow in space? — Jules answers all your questions on how plants are grown in outer space for astronauts.
- Discovering a new ant species — Did you know that the Neela paraparatrechina is a newly-discovered ant species? Find out all about it on our Pinboard.
- Creature Feature — You may have seen some geckos sunbathing on your wall, but find out how the leaf-tailed gecko has an awesome defense mechanism.
- The colourful islands of Cabo Verde — Andy takes us on a new trip to the island of Cabo Verde and shows us how its endangered species are getting saved!
History
- The History of Clocks — Clocks are a fundamental part of our society but have you ever wondered how time was used told in the past read all about it in our history article.
- Crowns around the world — Our Life, the Universe and Everything also takes a dive into the past as we find out how crowns were worn in different times in different parts of the world.
Arts and Culture
- Taking on the Stars — Travel to Hollywood with Reneiloe Mathebula, a young South African actress as she attends the prestigious Universal Actors Sessions in Los Angeles!
- Learn your Local Languages: Sepedi edition — Our Local Language section gives you a few phrases in Sepedi!
- Freddy Mercury: The Queen of rock ‘n roll — Read all about the life of Freddy Mercury and his rise to the top with his band Queen.
- Unique light festivals around the world — Our Culture Corner shows you how lights play an important in celebrations all over the world.
- The colourful islands of Cabo Verde — Explore the beautiful sunny island of Cabo Verde from music, history and nature.
Science
- The Squid and Bat Nebula — Our big picture looks at two beautiful but rare nebulae.
- Our moon and its phases — Did you know that the Moon our very own night light goes through various stages. Our PhotoFeed shows you all the dazzling pictures of the moon.
Technology
- Women who changed the tech world — Learn how Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper and Hedy Lamarr made incredible breakthroughs that changed the history of technology.
Social Skills
- Environmental Geologist — Our ProFile article lets you walk in the of the geologist, Uriel Tshimweneka on the journey how she studies the Earth just like her.
- Emotions: Staying calm & being mindful — The Trends article helps you understand how to regulate your emotions when they feel a bit out of control.
- We don’t get along — Candice teaches you how to resolve conflict with the people around you.
Activities and games
- Make a leopard print T-shirt — We give you a step-by-step guide on how to D.I.Y. a leopard print shirt that will have you feeling like a real leopard when you put it on.
- The Floor is Lava — Step into this fun activity with just a few objects and your imagination!
- Leading Leopards — Wanna see how you will lead the leopards without them crossing each other’s paths?
These are just a few snippets of some of our great articles, click here and get yours today!
