Volume VI | Issue 2 | `85 | July 2O22
Volume VI | Issue 2 July 2O22
WHY DO STARS TWINKLE AT NIGHT
UMBRELLA
Chief Editor Kakani Veera Brahmam Sub Editor Shinjini Malik Muhammed Fazil Athul M Tooba Shaikh
RACCOON
Art & Design Riaz Ahmed Artist
WHY DO MOST TIGERS HAVE ORANGE COATS BUT SOME TIGERS HAVE WHITE COATS?
Life Story.............................................................. 3 Calendar............................................................... 4-5 Story: The Evening Storm ............................... 12 Story: Saving Ellie............................................... 13 Amazing Facts..................................................... 16 Kudos..................................................................... 17 Poem...................................................................... 18 Celebration.......................................................... 19 Amazing Places................................................... 2O Space..................................................................... 21 Quiz........................................................................ 22 Craft....................................................................... 23 My Eyes Stronger............................................... 24 Crossword............................................................ 25 Picture Puzzle...................................................... 26 Story: The Golden Puppies............................... 27
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Note: Dear parents and teachers, we would request you to go through our children’s magazines and encourage your children to read it as it is full of interesting things! We urge you to guide your children while reading the magazine as there are terms they might not recognize. We have used relatively strong words in some of the essays as it will help children develop a great vocabulary. There shouldn’t be any difficulty going through the pages as we have curated the edition keeping the children’s age group in mind. The magazine comes with a ‘word finder’ for terms that are not yet in children’s memory. We have also incorporated a ‘Did you know?’ section, for children to take interest in the topics! I hope you find the magazine interesting! Keep reading.
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LIFE STORY Born on July 25, 192O, Rosalind Franklin was a pioneer in understanding the molecular structures of the RNA, coal and graphite. Even though some of her discoveries on RNA, coal and graphite were appreciated while she was alive, many of her contributions remain vastly unrecognized. Hence, she was dubbed as the ‘wronged heroine’ or ‘the dark lady of DNA’.
After earning her doctoral degree from the University of Cambridge, she became a much accomplished crystallographer in the coming years. It was only after she joined Kings College in London as a research associate; she took keen interest in the structure of the DNA.
at an event in Brussels, Belgium. Her team member Aaron Klug also went on to win a Nobel Prize in 1982 in chemistry. Apart from being a prodigious student which earned her various scholarships since the very beginning, it is believed that her experience in Kings College, London and in the world of science exposed her to the rampant sexism and misogyny that was prevalent in workspaces during her time. She was a great feminist of her time.
She passed away at the age of 37, in 1958, a day before she was about to unveil the structure of the tobacco mosaic virus
RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid, and it is similar to DNA.
Crystallography: A study of arrangement of atoms within matter 3
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• National Doctor’s Day • Sony started selling walkmans, a revolution in the music industry
National Video Game Day O8 •• The first issue of the wall street
World UFO Day O2 •• Steve Fosset became the first man
International mango Festival-Delhi O9 •• Argentina gains its independence
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• World Population Day • To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee is published
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• American Independence Day • United states of America gains Independence in 1776
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• World Zoonoses Day • Frida Kahlo was born
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National French Fry Day International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON) is found in New York in the year 1966
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• Isaac Newton’s ‘Principia’ was O5 published by the Royal Society of
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• National Pina Colada day • Nikola Tesla was born
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• Microblogging site Twitter is 15 launched in 2OO July 22
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• Mont Blanc Tunnel, linking France 16 and Italy was inaugerated
National Cousins Day 24 •• France passes 1st copyright law.
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• National Wine and Cheese Day • Pratibha Patel became the first woman president of India.
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National Junk Food Day The Indian Flag- The Tri colour was adapted by the constituent assembly in 1947.
International Friendship Day 3O •• Uruguay became the first
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• National Hammock Day • Dick Smith completes solo round the world trip in a helicopter (1983)
country to win the first football world cup in 193O.
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• National Avocado Day • J.K. Rowling-creator of Harry Potter was born.
• The final treaty of world war one 23 was signed at Lausanne. 5
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COVER STORY
The largest known star is called UY Scuti which is five billion times larger than our Sun! July 22
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Don’t we all love stars and how they twinkle at night? But have you ever
wondered why stars twinkle and shine? Well, here is the answer! Stars exist millions and billions of kilometers away from our planet, also counted in light-years! Hence the light coming from them is very dim. That is probably the reason why we only see those massive gigantic stars as only small dots in the sky. As these stars exist in far away galaxies, we are not able to see them in their true sizes. However, just like our Sun, which is the closest star to us, other stars in the galaxies are equally big and bright. The stars are so bright that despite existing light-years away from us, we can still see them with our naked eyes! The nuclear reaction going on inside the stars makes this possible! During this nuclear reaction, hydrogen is converted to helium and x-rays are emitted from the stars all the time! These stars are basically huge balls of gases which constantly emit light! As the light from these stars travel through several layers of the atmosphere, the light gets refracted and we see them twinkling in the night sky!
Light-year: A unit of measurement Refract: Change in the direction of light
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By Taqwa Fatima
Raccoons sometimes wash their food before eating it. July 22
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This fuzzy animal, sometimes called the “common
raccoon,” to distinguish it from other species, is an animal that is native to North America. Raccoons eat both vegetables and meat. In fact, this naughty animal is known for its skillful attempts at stealing food from any place, from regular kitchens in houses to parks in the cities! Although raccoons love eating almost anything, some of their favorite food items are berries, fish, eggs, fruits, nuts and vegetables. Raccoons are also nocturnal which means they are active during the night because that is when they set out to get food, and they sleep during the day, getting cozy in dense forests with lush green trees. The most interesting thing about the raccoon is that it can run at a speed of 15 miles per hour! Moreover, raccoons are excellent swimmers, and they can also climb up trees effortlessly.
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By Taqwa Fatima
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In this touching film, we see a little girl who visits a home for children holding a yellow umbrella, and meets a little boy, Joseph, whose greatest desire is to own a yellow umbrella. She finds out about Joseph’s heartbreaking past and doesn’t hesitate to give him the umbrella she owns.
Through Joseph’s story, we learn that he does not dwell in his past. Instead, goes on to set up his own umbrella shop and becomes the source of happiness for other kids. Kids who are less fortunate and needy. The little girl teaches us to be compassionate and empathetic towards others. The story asks us to be kind because we do not know about other people’s tough times. The language of kindness is the best language indeed!
Hesitate: being reluctant or unwilling to do something Compassionate: feeling or showing concern for others
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Guffy the giraffe and Trutty the bird were
twigs, Guffy replied “It is for you Trutty, not me!” I knew there was a storm brewing and had gone to collect branches and twigs so that you could build a nest again, without any difficulty! “Oh Guffy!” Trutty exclaimed. “I thought you deserted me in the time of need! I shall forever be grateful to you for your kind deed.”
best of friends. Guffy would often take his long neck to the high branches of the tree and chat with his best friend Trutty.. One day Guffy the Giraffe went missing. Trutty searched for his friend everywhere but she couldn’t find him. The weather was becoming windy and all animals were running to save their lives, when Trutty saw her nest falling down from the tree. Devastated, Trutty perched herself on a low lying branch and started weeping when he saw Guffy returning with a lot of branches and twigs. Trutty was really confused because she knew Giraffes didn’t make nests with branches and twigs. When she asked Guffy what he was doing with the
Devastated: Very upset, broken hearted Perched: Sitting on a branch of a tree
Real friends take care of each other in the time of need. July 22
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Ellie the elephant thought he was the king
and bleeding immediately. The swamp was infested with insects and crocodiles and they were biting into Ellie’s skin.
of the Jungle because he was so big. He was very proud of his body. Ellie thought he could simply squash anybody under his feet. He often told Fleety the Finch, she was tiny. He told Ruby the rabbit that no one was intimidated by him! He told Tiggy the tiger that it had bad teeth and told Lory the Lion that it was too lazy.
Ellie started crying. All the animals heard his calls and gathered to help him. While Fleety the bird and Ruby the rabbit picked out the insects from his body, Tiggy the Tiger and Lory the Lion fought the crocodiles with utmost bravery! They finally got Ellie out of the swamp and saved his life. Ellie realized size didn’t define everything. Everybody was powerful in their own way and he immediately apologized.
The animals felt sad but he indeed was the largest animal in the forest and nobody could deny it. One day while Ellie was complacently trotting around the forest he saw a swampy land full of mud and jumped in it but his entire body started itching
Everybody comes with a different set of virtues and abilities.
Squash: Trample Tiny: Very Small Complacent: Feeling of pride
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WHY DO MOST TIGERS HAVE ORANGE COATS BUT SOME TIGERS HAVE WHITE COATS? Sighting a tiger in a forest is considered an achievement.
Their gigantic sizes and unique temper is enthralling. But do you know, what is even rarer? Sighting a White Tiger! Yes you heard me right! There are some tigers in the world that don’t come in their usual orange and black stripes, but come in a pristine white colour. Even though it’s hard to find a white tiger in the wild, you can find one in your local zoo. The
white Bengal tigers are majestic creatures which grow much larger and heavier than their orange counterparts! They even grow up faster! So why do some tigers have orange fur while a few have white fur? The white colour of the fur is caused due to the lack of the pigment ‘Pheomelanin’ also called the ‘Chinchilla Mutation’, which occurs once in about 1O,OOO births! For a White tiger to be born, both parents must carry this particular gene for their offspring to be white in colur! Their unique colouration, large size and their magnetic personalities have made white tigers a rare phenomenon! Wouldn’t it be great if we could all see the White Tiger?
The tiger population in the world is decreasing mainly due to poaching. Widespread action is being taken by governments across the world to preserve these beautiful animals.
Gigantic: Very Big Majestic: Really gorgeous Mutation: Change or alteration
exist in about 5OOO different species around the world
can reach an altitude of 11,277 meters
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Bella Jay Dark from Britain has become a
World record holder. In order to win this title, she had to sell one thousand copies of her book, which had to be published by a recognized, official publisher and be younger than seven years old.
literary star after becoming the youngest author ever. Bella expressed her desire of becoming an author to her parents last year. Initially her parents thought it was a whim that would soon pass, but they were surprised to see their daughter’s determination. “We went to a book fair and someone there said they wanted to publish it. We are so proud of her. I did not think it would go this far” said her mother.
Bella Jay’s book ’The Lost Cat’ is about a kitten, which gets separated from her mother. She has also done the illustration herself. The book carries a positive message for children. She broke the record of Abhijita Gupta, the previous record holder from Ghaziabad, India.
The parents are overwhelmed by the fact that their daughter is now the world’s youngest published author and a Guinniess
Literary: Of or relating to literature Illustration: Drawing or sketching Multilingual: Someone who speaks more than two languages
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July 22
There was once a boy named Nanouk,
with his cattle, roamed around and went swimming in the rivers of the valley. When the winters approached, the nights became longer and the days shorter. The prices in the market got inflated and he couldn’t find anything to eat. The waters in the froze and he couldn’t even go fishing. Philip and his mother survived the winters with whatever little food they got from begging! Most of the times they were hungry and sick! It was the worst winter for Philip’s mom and him.
who lived in the northern highlands which was mostly covered with snow. Nanouk toiled very hard during the summer so that, come winter, he and his family could live cozily inside their tiny hut, and save themselves from the biting cold. He would collect berries, nuts, fish and even hunted meat of the wild animals in time. In the summer of 195O, he had a new neighbor called Philip. Philip played all day round and was very happy! Nanouk being experienced, warned Philip about the winters being deadly. Philip didn’t take Nanouk seriously. He played
Toiled: Working very hard Inflated: Increased
You should always work and save enough for the dark phases first before whiling away your time. July 22
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By Sai Sri Kanda
The Fete du Citron or the Lemon Festival in
The Fete du Citron dates back to 1928 when Menton was the main producer of lemons in the European continent. The festival initiated when a hotelier organised a private exhibition of flower and citrus fruits. Since then, the festival has gained recognition and has become a global spectacle. This festival is a must-visit as you can enjoy this zest-filled carnival with your family and admire these humongous, lemony structures while staying in a nearby city! When life gives you lemons, be like the French and make a festival out of it!
Menton, is a festival in France that celebrates lemons. It is the second most popular event of the French Rivera, attracting visitors from across the world. Every year, a theme is set, and wagons and tableaus, and gigantic sculptures are made out of citrus fruits and displayed throughout the city. What’s more? It has nightly fashion shows and dance shows, crafts’ fairs and a Festival of Orchids. It is held in February every year. This year’s theme is ‘Operas and Theatre’, and the carnival was held from 12th to 27th February.
Tableaus: A historic sculpture Humongous: Giant
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THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES
Cappadocia,
made out of volcanic eruptions of Mount Güllüdağ and Mount Hasan make for most of the landscape in the valley. Tourists set up their tents along these chimneys and enjoy the beautiful sunset. The tour can be made more memorable by sipping on teas brewed on wood fire. Tourists from across the globe flock to this place to relish the tea and other local delicacies. On clear nights, a bonfire is set up and tourists go stargazing. Musicians play harmonious melodies later in the evening, making the evening extremely memorable.
located in Turkey, literally translates to ‘the place with beautiful horses.’ As the name might suggest, people can take horseback rides to explore the dramatic landscape and can also set up tents in the high ridges. Cappadocia was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO for its beauty. To enjoy a horse-ride, get a horse from a horse farm in Göreme, early in the morning. Horse rides enable travelers to enjoy the fantasy-like essence of the place. There are several journeys that can be undertaken from Göreme. Hills
Cappadocia is one of the few places on Earth which has a series of underground cities.
Explore: Find out Delicacies: Famous food of certain cultures July 22
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By Taqwa Fatima
Designing devices that can travel to space is challenging, but a rewarding task, and one such device that has proved to be extremely rewarding for mankind is a space shuttle called MUSTARD. The British ‘MUSTARD’, short for Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device, was a space shuttle first presented in 1962. This shuttle featured three piloted vehicles- one orbiter and two boosters. During the take off ascent, the two boosters would detach from the orbiter and glide back to Earth.
What’s breathtaking, though, is that this one-of-a-kind shuttle was capable of reaching air speeds five times the speed of sound! MUSTARD was designed as a fully reusable space transportation system which made it extraordinarily unique for its time and extremely valuable to mankind.
Ascent: Rising up or moving up through the air Breathtaking: Extremely exciting or beautiful, so as to take one’s breath away
Sound travels at the speed of 1225 kilometers per hour.
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2. Where does a horse live?
1. What is the young one of a cow called? A) Calf
B) Lamb
C) Foal
D) Pony
A) Shed
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4. This part of a plant is responsible for making food. A) Roots C) Buds
3. A male donkey is called? A) Jack C) Mare
B) Leaves D) Fruit
B) Jenny D) Pony
6. The kiwi is a flightless bird that lives in which country?
5. How many pairs of wings does a bee have? A) Two C) Six
A) Greece
B) New Zealand
C) Germany
D) South Africa
B) Four D) Eight For Answers See Page 24 July 22
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What you need: • Coloured Papers • Scissors • Glue
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A princess named Hera who lived in the town
of Goldsville, was obsessed with her jewellery. She would often say, “I Princess Hera, am the Queen of all the Queens, I’ve got riches, nobody can ever imagine!” She also had two beautiful dogs who loved her dearly. The dogs would cure her, whenever she fell ill. They would protect her from all the evil. But one day she found that her most precious necklace had vanished! She became angry and ordered her ministers to immediately find it. The ministers
spent nights and days looking for it but nobody could find it. Finally, one day, a great wizard told her that in order to get her necklace back; she would have to sacrifice two things! The princess instantaneously knew what she would sacrifice. She said, “Here are my two dogs, Athena and Hercules that I would like to sacrifice”! The wizard was surprised but he didn’t say anything. Next morning, she got her necklace back and she was happy. Gradually, she started feeling ill and there was nobody who could magically make her fit. She realized that, her dogs were her life, and sacrificing them for the necklace was the biggest mistake of her life. She learnt her lesson and spent her life feeding animals generously.
Vanish: Disappear Sacrifice: Slaughter or give up
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THIS ACTIVITY DEVELOPS FINE MOTOR SKILLS
