ISSUE 93
JUNE 4, 2020
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What is
the difference
between stingrays and manta rays?
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SHAH JAHAN
THE STORY OF
TWO OTTERS AND THE WOLF
RAIN OF FISH!
FOLKTALE The story of two otters
and the wolf
division of fish and a brilliant idea struck him. He went up to the otters and offered his help to settle the dispute. There was no other way of ending the quarrel, so the otters also readily agreed. The wolf cut off the head and gave it to the first otter as he had caught the fish by the head. Then he severed the tail of the fish and gave it to the second otter as he had caught the fish by the tail. Both the otters were anxiously waiting to find out that how the wolf would divide the rest of the fish, just then, quick as the lightening, the cunning wolf quickly ran away with the body of the fish. The otters realized that they had been fooled by the wolf. They were full of remorse and said, “If only we had not been greedy and fought with each other, we could have enjoyed a scrumptious meal.” The wolf was very pleased with himself on fooling the two otters and happily went home with the fish-meat.
One day a she-wolf had a craving to eat fresh fish-meat. The wolf did not know how to swim, but still he went down to the river, hoping to get some fish-meat for his mate. When the wolf reached the river, he saw two otters standing on the bank, also looking for fish. Soon one of the otters spotted a big fish in the water. He swiftly jumped into the river and caught the fish by its head. But the fish was very strong and was struggling continuously to get out of the otter’s hold. Fearing that he might lose the fish, he called out to his friend for help. The other otter also jumped into the river and held the fish tightly from the tail. Together, they were able to bring the fish to land. The first otter said, “This fish is good enough for both of us! Let us divide the fish into two parts.” “I want the half with the head on,” said one. “You cannot have that half. That is mine,” said the other. “You can take the tail.” The wolf heard the otters arguing over the 1
Find the Ten Hidden Animals in the Picture
Sonny
Silly Rhymes
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A sailor gave his sonny Nearly half a pint of money And sent him out to buy a ton of coal; But he met a poor old miser Who told him it were wiser To bury all his money in a hole. A sailor gave his sonny Nearly half a pint of money And told him he should buy a suit of clothes; But he saw a pretty maiden With all kinds of posies laden, And he gave her all his money for a rose. Then the sailor gave his sonny Nearly half a pint of money To buy a little garden and a house; But he found him the next day, In a shop on Yesler Way, A-buying cheese and crackers for a mouse.
Science explorer
What is
Gravity? Have you seen a magnet? Gravity is a bit like it. Gravity is a force of attraction between two things. Anything that has mass, also has gravity. The earth has gravity, which holds everything close to it. Do you think we have gravity? Yes, we do! Since we have mass, we also have gravity. However, since it is much weaker compared to the earth’s gravity, we don’t notice it. The center of gravity is the point at which an object or person can be balanced. It is influenced by size and nearness. Here’s another question. What keeps the earth moving around the sun? The sun’s gravitational pull. Sir Isaac Newton realized that the same force governed objects on earth and objects in space. So, he came up with the Law of Universal Gravitation. The Earth’s gravitational force accelerates objects when they fall. This is the same for every object. So whether you drop a car or a pen, they will gain velocity at the same rate. Although the gravitational pull of the earth on both objects is different, so is their mass. So, the effect that we see, or acceleration, is the same. The earth’s pull makes the objects speed up by 9.8 meters per second, every second. So, if you drop a football from the top of a building, it will travel at 9.8 meters per second after one second, and go at 19.6 meters per second after two seconds and so on.
Soaked Almonds Good for Brain!
spot ten differences
Engquiry
Questions about the English Language
Types of Poems
There are so many types of poems!
A poem seeks to say a great deal in a few words. It expresses a strong feeling, emotion or thought and evokes a response from the readers. It used to be recited aloud to listeners, so its rhythm and sounds are also important. Types of Poems 1. Epic – The earliest kind of poem. It is a long narrative poem which tells a story of heroic deeds. 2. Lyric Poetry – This was originally written for the ancient musical instrument, the lyre. It is short and can express the poet’s feelings or ideas. 3. Dramatic Poetry – This is written in various characters’ voices and can be acted out. 4. Ballad – Retells an interesting or tragic piece of news in a rhythmic form. The second and fourth lines in a verse, always rhyme and there is often a line that is repeated. 5. Haiku – is a Japanese three line poem about feelings and nature. The poem is written with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line and 5 syllables in the last line. 6. Limerick – is a funny poetic form. 7. Shape Poems – are written in the form of a shape combined with the poet’s thoughts on that shape.
Tickle
Q: What's the most musical part of a fish?
your
A: The
funny
scales!
Q: Which fish is the most famous?
bone
A: The
star fish!
Q: What's the difference between a piano and a fish? A: You
can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish!
Q: What is the strongest creature in the sea? A: A
mussel!
AMUSING NEWS
stories from history
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan is best remembered for his contribution to the world of architecture, the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which he built for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in Agra. Even though he was the fifth child of Jahangir, Shah Jahan made his presence felt with his superior fighting skills and training. His father often sent him on military campaigns, even as a young child. Shah Jahan won a number of battles for his father and was conferred the title of Shah Jahan or ‘King of the World’. While walking through the bazaar, Shah Jahan who was only 15 then, spotted a beautiful young girl who went by the name, Arjumand Banu. Shah Jahan was captivated by her beauty and begged his father to allow him to marry her. Jahangir refused, and married him off to a Persian Princess.
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Shah Jahan never gave up on his first love. He courted Arjumand Banu for five long years until his father gave in. The two finally got married and had fourteen children together, one of them being Aurangzeb, the future King. A few years later, Jahangir’s health deteriorated. His sons fought over the throne, until Shah Jahan took over. On ascending the throne, he gave his wife a new title – Mumtaz Mahal or ‘The Chosen One of the Palace.’ Shah Jahan’s reign was a happy and prosperous one. It was an era of riches and the most precious of stones were mined from India’s soil which could fill up trunks with emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds and all sorts of other treasures. Shah Jahan was very wealthy and with it he built a number of palaces and mosques spread across the country. An inscription in gold on his throne reads ‘If there be a paradise on Earth, it is here.’
In the fourth year of his reign, tragedy struck his kingdom. While away in Burhanpur to quell a rebellion, Mumtaz who was pregnant with their fourteenth child, died after giving birth to a baby girl. This left Shah Jahan devastated. His grief and sorrow knew no bounds. He returned home, put aside all his royal belongings and shut himself up in his chambers. He refused to appear in public or take care of any state affairs. This lasted for two years. Architecture and art were the only two things that brought him solace. Then suddenly, one day he decided that he would build a beautiful monument in the memory of his wife, a structure that had never been built before and would never be built again. 7
Thus, began his dream of building the Taj Mahal, the jewel of India. The Taj Mahal’s foundation was laid on the banks of the Yamuna., near his palace in Agra. It is said that three architects from Persia, Italy and France designed it. Skilled artisans were brought from Baghdad, Constantinople and other Islamic centers. And within the Taj Mahal, lay the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Delicate screens surrounded the tomb, where light filtered through, giving the room a day as well as night light effect.
His next plan was to build a black Taj Mahal across the river with a bridge connecting the two monuments. He wished to be laid to rest here but the plan never materialized. Years passed, and his peaceful life came to an end. Shah Jahan fell ill and his four sons started quarrelling over the throne. There were bitter fights, and Aurangzeb emerged victorious. Aurangzeb overthrew his father and placed him under house arrest at the Agra fort. His only desire was to see the Taj Mahal everyday and so, he was given a chamber that offered a view of it. He lived there for nine years along with his daughter Jahanara who swore to look after her father. Old age and sickness overcame him. Shah Jahan breathed his last. According to his wishes, he was buried alongside his wife Mumtaz at the Taj. Their love became immortal and still lives on in the stones of the Taj Mahal even today.
Pondering Corner Stingrays VS Manta Rays
Name The
Ocean
Animals
What are Stingrays? Stingrays are unique fish that are infamous around the world for their venomous ‘stings’ or ‘barbs’. There are around 70 species of stingrays in the world. Stingrays thrive in shallow waters and warm climate and are found around the globe. Stingrays come in various sizes; they may be as small as a few inches or up to 5 to 7 feet long. Stingrays are carnivorous and feast on small crabs, mollusks, snails, oysters and clams. Stingrays are shy creatures and they spend most of their time hiding on the ocean floor. Contrary to their notorious reputation of attacking humans, they use their stings only to defend themselves. Whenever a stingray is scared or feels threatened, it uses its tail to ‘poke’ its enemy. Ouch! What are Manta Rays? Manta rays are the largest rays and closely related to the stingrays. Despite of being nicknamed as ‘devilrays’ and ‘devilfish’ and ‘giant manta’, they are harmless and do not have any stinging spine. They are graceful swimmers and can display interesting acrobatic tricks in the water. They may measure up to 29 feet in width and weigh as much as 1300 kgs. Whoa! That is quite a lot!
The classroom of manta rays was ready for their field Complete trip. Their class teacher was going to take them the Story... near the coral reefs to study the different species they could see! The whole class was buzzing with excitement as they swam towards the reef. They all gasped when they saw the beautiful corals, in unimaginable colours...
fun facts
with Hamlet
the Hamster
To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know?
Facts about Manta Rays Manta rays lose their protective mucous membrane when touched by humans. Manta rays are closely related to sharks. Ironically, it is the sharks who love to eat them the most! The name ‘Manta’ means ‘blanket’ because this creature resembles a blanket as it moves around in the water. They have two horn-shaped fins protruding from the front of their heads, which has also given them the nickname “devil fish.” 10
Help the Manta Ray Reach the Coral 11
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