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he Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and important landmarks in the world. Located in India, it is listed both as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is a UNESCO World Heritage Center. While the Taj Mahal is breathtakingly beautiful, the story behind it is a sad one. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He was married to the Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal. They got married in 1612, but she died in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. The emperor was heart-broken, so he decided to create the Taj Mahal so his beloved wife could be entombed in the most beautiful and impressive building in the world. He wanted to make a permanent example of how much he loved his wife.
• It took 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. • 22,000 laborers and 1,000 elephants were used to build the Taj Mahal. • Shah Jahan is also entombed in the mausoleum. • It cost 32 million rupees. • It is made almost entirely of white marble. • Jade, turquoise, sapphire and diamonds decorate the marble. • During the Indian rebellion in 1857, many of the precious stones were taken from the building. • The British viceroy Lord Curzon ordered a massive restoration project in the late 1800s. whc.unesco.org/en/list/252
Recycling and the impact it has on communities and the environment
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o you know where your garbage goes after you throw it away? Most people don’t think about this question, but the answer is very important. Americans produce a lot of trash every year. What we do with it makes a big difference to the health of our environment. Most of the time, trash ends up in landfills or dumps all over the country. A dump is an open hole in the ground where trash is buried. A landfill is a designed structure built into or on top of the ground where trash is kept from the surrounding environment. This protects nearby soil and groundwater. climatekids.nasa.gov/recycle-this/
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• The United States is the No. 1 trash-producing country in the world. • On average, every person produces about 1,609 pounds of trash a year. • This is 40 percent of the world’s waste. • 1/3 of the contents in an average dump is packaging. • It costs $30 per ton to recycle trash, $50 to send it to the landfill and $65 to $75 to incinerate (burn) it. • A glass bottle takes 4,000 years to decompose. • Americans use 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour. • If all newspapers were recycled, it would save 250,000,000 trees a year. • The average American uses seven trees a year in paper and wood products. • 60 percent of materials that end up in a landfill could be recycled. Recycling is taking waste materials like old water bottles and turning them into something new like shoes. Recycling keeps trash out of landfills, and more importantly, out of the ocean. It can take thousands of years for many of these materials to degrade. Also, if we reuse products that already exist, there is no reason for factories to make more. Factories that use recycled materials instead of new materials generally use a lot less water and energy. Recycling helps to save the planet’s resources. Recycling is easy, but check with your local waste management to find out exactly what they can recycle.
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• The restoration was completed in 1908. • This remodel included the British-style lawns and gardens that people still enjoy today. These gardens cover 17 hectares. • The dome is 240 feet tall. • Verses of the Quran are inscribed into the marble. • Three million people visit a year. • The complex includes a tomb, mosque, guest house and main gate. • The tomb is perfectly symmetrical. • One of the most beautiful views of the tomb is from the nearby river at sunset.
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Sept. 3 Labor Day celebrates American workers and their contributions to the U.S. It’s a national holiday, which means schools are closed and many people have the day off from work. Sept. 9 is National Grandparents Day. It falls on the Sunday after Memorial Day. Let your grandparents know you appreciate them. Call them or send a card. If you are lucky enough to see them in person, give them a hug! Sept. 21 is International Peace Day. The United Nations created this day to help us remember as individuals and as nations, how important peace is. Even The runway at Briscoe Field, small actions Gwinnett Count y’s airport, is 6,100 can make a feet long. That’s about the same difference. length as 16.5 football fields!
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ust a short walk on just about any beach can reveal a big problem facing the world’s oceans today — garbage. It is easy to find plastic bags, cups and all sorts of other man-made litter in the sand. This garbage on the beach is just part of the problem; there is also a large amount of plastic and litter in the ocean that the average beach goer may never see. Because of the way that currents work, much of this trash finds its way to the same area: the Subtropical Convergence Zone. In this area of the ocean, warm water from the South Pacific meets cold water from the Arctic. This is also where the litter that ends up in the ocean and seas collects into the Great Pacific Garbage Patch or Pacific Trash vortex that stretches from the west coast of North America to Japan. Even though the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a big problem, there are people working on solutions. One of the first and most important steps is to stop making the patch bigger. This is something that everyone can be part of in his or her daily life. Things like using less plastic, recycling and using biodegradable plastic are ways to help .
• 70 percent of marine debris sinks to the bottom of the ocean. • Trash from the coast of North America takes six years to reach the garbage patch. • Most of the debris is fishing nets. • This garbage patch is very dangerous for marine animals. • The plastic can break down into micro plastic that fish eat. People eat these fish and can end up eating the plastic. • Scientists are not sure exactly how large the patch is, but they estimate that 67 ships working to clean up the garbage for one year would clean up less than 1 percent of it. • It is hard to measure how big the garbage problem is because a lot of trash sinks into the ocean. • There is more than one garbage patch in the world.
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Find all the right angles on the house below. Put a square on each one like this:
Draw the line of symmetry for each of these shapes. 17 right angles There are two squares and one rectangle making 12 right angles. The bottom of the door meets the bottom of the house forming two more. The chimney has two obvious right angles at the top but also forms a right angle where the right vertical line meets the horizontal line on the top of the house. Students may think the room forms a right angle, but if you measure with the corner of a piece of paper it is a little larger than a right angle.
Students’ understanding of symmetry is evident in this example as well as their ability to draw the appropriate line.
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What does 4Ocean do?
What’s it like to be ...
We are actively cleaning the ocean and coastlines while inspiring people to create change. We employ boat captains and crews around the world to go out and remove plastic and trash – anything that doesn’t belong in the ocean – from the oceans and coastlines. We currently have headquarters in South Florida, Bali, Indonesia and Haiti.
What is your role at 4Ocean? I, with our Community Cleanup team, plan and run large volunteer cleanup and education events throughout Florida, the U.S. and the Caribbean. I also go out into the communities, (schools, summer camps, civic organizations and festivals) to educate the public about the ocean and the marine debris crisis.
Why is this work important? Not only does the marine debris crisis affect the animals and the ecosystem of the ocean, it directly affects us as humans. For example, the plastics that end up in the ocean absorb chemicals and toxins then break up into very small pieces called microplastic. Smaller fish and organisms eat these plastics. Larger animals and fish – the kind we eat – eat the smaller fish that eat the microplastic. Through bioaccumulation, we are now eating the plastic and chemicals we have put into the ocean. Here’s another example. Sea turtles eat a lot of jellyfish. It is one of their main food sources. When plastic bags and balloons end up in the ocean, they look like jellyfish. The turtles ingest it, making them sick and sometimes killing them.
What is something you wish everyone knew about our oceans? We get more oxygen from the ocean than from all trees or rainforests on the planet.
What is your favorite thing about your job? What I love most is seeing the impact we are making by removing this trash and plastic but also seeing that we are inspiring people to make changes – and inspiring them to care about and understand the ocean. For example, we just worked with people of the island of St. Croix. It was impacted by the storms that came through last year. We were able to help remove tons of trash from the ocean and the island’s coastline. Volunteers came out from all over the island to help. There were tourists and locals working together. More than 400 people came out to help.
How can people make a difference and keep our oceans and our planet clean? Rethink your daily actions. For example, the use of singleuse plastic bags or bottles. By using reusable bags and bottles you can keep these single-use products from being made and keep them out of the ocean and landfills. Go out and clean your local beaches and neighborhoods. Many people don’t realize that 80 percent of all marine debris comes from land-based sources. It washes and blows in by the wind and rain from your neighborhoods, playgrounds and landfills and ends up in rivers and our oceans.
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Never feel like one person can’t make a difference, it starts with one person. One person times 8 billion is a lot. Image the amazing things we could do if we work together. My thirdgrade teacher, Ms. Wheeler
(now Mrs. Sanders), used to tell us that. She not only changed the way I think about and see the world, but she inspired me to take action.
Gwinnett Count y’s libraries have learning labs where you can create, collaborate, and share digital content like photos, video, music, movies, and more!
This moment, forever. They won’t be this age for long. So make every second count with a family vacation in Florida. It’s time to make moments that shine.
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The land that makes up Gwinnett was once part of Franklin Count y, named af ter Benjamin Franklin, who represented Georgia’s interests in Paris!
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How parents can help children make friends
Frankel, author of the book, “Friends Forever: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Make and Keep Good Friends,” say girls may have a harder time making friends because of the cliques that can form among young girls. Children often become conscious about friends around age seven, say experts. Both sexes can struggle making friends between elementary and junior high because of the many changes, including puberty, that occur during this period in their lives. The following are some ways parents and other caregivers can help youngsters to make friends more readily. • Invite friends over and be a good host. Children can initiate social opportunities through their parents. The play date is a great way to introduce kids to other children in a comfortable setting. Parents can help model good host/hostess behavior, which includes putting guests before oneself and paying attention to friends being entertained. • Find fun activities. Kids often make friends when socializing with other kids who share common interests. Parents can facilitate this by signing children up for sports teams, clubs or taking them to play groups. • Try role-playing. Shy kids may have difficulty greeting others. Parents can help kids practice making eye contact, smiling, engaging in conversation and other techniques as they are applicable to the child’s situation and personality.
Social connections are important for children’s growth and development. Some children have a hard time fitting in and making friends, and these kids may just need a little extra help fostering friendships. According to the resource Parenting Science, decades of research indicates that parents play a key role in teaching children how to make friends. But some parents may be concerned before they need to be. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and author, says that parents begin to be concerned about whether their kids are making friends before it becomes an issue for the children. Psychologist Fred
• Parents can be friends. Sometimes childhood friendships develop when kids are brought together through their own parents’ friendships. This can be helpful if everyone gets along. But parents should not force the situation or sacrifice their own relationships if their children and their friends’ children no longer get along. • Be supportive but not too involved. Children need to learn to find their own way. Parents can be a sounding board, but they shouldn’t meddle too much. Children’s friendships that are seemingly on the rocks may rebound the next day. So long as bullying or hurtful behavior is not present, letting kids work things out is often the best bet. Parents can help their children make friends by setting up social opportunities and being good role models.
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Promote healthy weight starting with school lunch
Adequate sleep is important for children’s health, states the American Academy of Pediatrics. Quality sleep is just as important as well visits and protective immunizations. Babies and young children may sleep between 10 and 18 hours per day, but by the time a child reaches school-age, he or she may be well-rested after getting between 9 and 11 hours. Sleep is vital for the body to recover and rebuild and for the brain to process new information. The Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital says that children who are not getting enough sleep may experience difficulty learning new tasks. Parents who want to foster good sleeping habits in their children can try the following strategies.
Turn back time at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse with a traditional family picnic including food, crafts, and fun!
Saturday, September 15 11:00am – 4:00pm Step back in time! Meet reenactors dressed in the primitive style of the early 1800s and learn about our county’s history. Kids can enjoy classic games and make primitive crafts.
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• Set a smart bedtime and nap schedule. • Do not allow the use of electronics approximately one hour prior to bedtime. • Create a regular bedtime routine that includes winding down and cues that rest is coming. • Stick to the same schedule every day of the week — including weekends. • Make sure kids get daily exercise, which can make it easier for them to grow tired around bedtime. • Create a cool, comfortable and dark sleeping environment.
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JapanFest Sept. 15-16
Disney’s Aladdin – Broadway in Atlanta – Fox Theatre Sept. 12-23
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6:30pm to 8:30pm Bethesda Park Aquatic Center • 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville
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Historical “Sovereign Scavenger” Hunting. Gwinnett Historic Courthouse – Daily now thru December 31, 2018 on Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am – 2:00pm.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cooks should avoid reusing plates or utensils used to prepare raw meat, poultry or seafood for serving. Even if the plates only momentarily came into contact with uncooked food, they should be thoroughly washed in hot, soapy water after coming into contact with raw foods. Bacteria from the raw juices of food can easily spread to cooked or ready-toeat foods, potentially contributing to illness. The FDA recommends cooks keep clean platters and utensils next to their grills that they can use to serve food. In addition, if using a bristle brush to clean cooking surfaces prior to firing up the grill, inspect the brush to make sure it’s clean and that the bristles do not still contain any specks of food or other foreign objects from a previous grilling session. Once the grill has been cleaned, make sure none of the bristles fell off and onto the grill.
Staying Safe When Flames Run High
However, wildfires are a hazard that need to be taken seriously. While they benefit parts of the environment, they can also be dangerous to life and property. Fortunately, there are ways that you can be prepared long before a wildfire is a direct threat to your area. Kids can help parents by clearing tree branches and brush away from the home and by putting together a basic emergency supply kit. Make sure that everyone in your family knows where the kit is kept, as well as what your plan is in case of an emergency. Now that you’re prepared far ahead of time, how will you know if your location ever is at threat of wildfires? The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings to let you know what’s going on. Have a family member or friend help you check the local forecast at weather.gov to see if you’re at risk. Here are a few examples of what you might see related to a wildfire:
1. RED FLAG WARNING This means that fire conditions are ongoing or expected to happen within the next 24 hours and that you should take action. 1. FIRE WEATHER WATCH Don’t panic, but be prepared. This means that weather conditions could lead to wildfires in the next 12 to 48 hours. If you find that your location is at risk of experiencing wildfires, now is the time to put into action the emergency kit and plan that you developed ahead of time. Tune into a NOAA Weather Radio, other radio or TV stations and local government and emergency managers to get the latest information. If local officials order an action such as evacuation, make sure to follow these instructions. If you are not required to evacuate, make sure not to light campfires, bonfires, candles or anything else that could start a fire if blown over. It’s also a good measure to bag up trash, clippings and other flammable objects as well as stowing important items in your car, in case of later evacuation. Remember, in any sort of hazardous weather, it is important not to panic. Stay alert, follow a plan and listen to local officials. To read more about wildfire safety, visit www.weather.gov/safety/wildfire.
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Did you know that wildfires can have a positive impact on the environment? While they appear as destructive and damaging, they can also benefit forest landscapes! When trees burn and decay, nutrients that can help nearby plants grow are released into the soil. Controlled fires can also manage the amount of living and dead vegetation in an area, which ultimately helps prevent the chance of larger, more out-of-control wildfires.
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Come Out & Play
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ndia is a large and diverse country with a long history and many languages. People in many different regions share similar games under many different names. Every small village may have its own version and name for the same game. Because there are so many local histories about similar games over hundreds of years, it is hard to know exactly where the traditions started. Instead, it is much easier just to enjoy the game and appreciate the long and colorful tradition from which it comes. One such game is from Southern India; it is called Lagori. It is al so known as Lagoori, Dikori, Lingocha, Pitthu, Pittu Garam and Dabba Kali. These are just a few of its other names. To play, you need a tennis ball, seven stones and two teams made of two to six players. The teams should be evenly matched.
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To set up, stack the seven stones in a pile on the ground. It helps if the stones have a flat side. Draw a circle around the pile of stones. You could use chalk or just draw in the dirt. Mark a line about 20 feet away. This is the throwing line. Toss a coin to decide which team is on offense or throwing. The goal of the throwing team is to use the rubber ball to knock down the pile of stones from behind the throwing line. Players can take turns throwing. If the stones are knocked down, the defending team takes the ball and tries to tag the throwing team by hitting them below the knees with the ball. If all the players on the offensive team are tagged, the round is over. At the same time, the throwing team should try to restack the pile of stones. When the pile is stacked, they shout, “Lagori!” and the round is over. The offensive team earns a point by restacking the stones in time. The defensive team wins a point by tagging out all the offensive players before they restack the stones. Teams switch roles between rounds. The first team to get five points wins. Rounds can be timed to make it more challenging.
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ew Deli is the capital of India and is one of the smoggiest cities on Earth. Smog is a type of dangerous air pollution that is a mix of smoke and fog. Smog can be a dangerous problem. The small particles stick to lungs as people breathe in the air. This can make it difficult to breath. It can also cause long-term problems like allergies, asthma and cancer. The thick pollution can also make it difficult to see, which is dangerous. All this pollution is the result of vehicle emissions, industrial emissions and nearby farmers clearing their crops by burning them.
• New Delhi is one of the largest cities in India. • It is located on the Ganges river. • Delhi is actually composed of two cities. In the north there is the historic Old Delhi. New Delhi is to the south. • The Himalayas are 100 miles to the north. • Delhi has been a center of wealth and power in India for centuries. • It has been inhabited since the 6th Century B.C. • The city has also been called Dilli and Dhilli. • New Delhi has been the capital of India since 1947. • It is rumored that Delhi has changed sites between 7 and 15 times. • The climate in the area is extremely dry, but there is a wet season. • It has a population of 16.3 million.
www.ducksters.com/science/environment/air_pollution.php www.britannica.com/place/Delhi
The smog issue is a complicated one for India to solve. It will likely take years of planning to completely fix it. In the meantime, the city is trying out unique ideas to make daily life more bearable. One of the more popular ideas is a water cannon or “anti-smog gun.” These large cannons are brought in on large flatbed trucks. Then they spray small droplets of water into the air, up to 230 feet away. The droplets of water merge with the dust in the air. The water then falls like rain and brings the pollution down to the ground.
www.cnn.com/2017/12/22/health/india-new-delhi-water-cannon-pollution-intl/index.html
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-13/why-smog-chokes-india-s-capital-and-its-economy-quicktake-q-a
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f you’re a fan of meteor showers, August was an exciting month! The Perseid meteor shower is the best of the year, and in 2018, the peak viewing time for the shower was on a dark, moonless night – perfect for spotting meteors.
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The best time to look for meteors during this year’s Perseid shower was at the peak, from 4 p.m. EDT on Aug. 12 until 4 a.m. EDT on the Aug. 13. Because the new moon fell on the peak night, the days before and after the peak also provided very dark skies for viewing meteors. On the days surrounding the peak, the best time to view the showers was from a few hours after twilight until dawn. The Perseid meteor showers appear to radiate
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Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from asteroids. in the northern sky broken soon after sunsetWhen this time of comets come around the sun, they leave a dusty trailCredit: behindNASA/JPL-Caltech them. Every year, Earth year. passes through these debris trails, which allows the bits to collide with our atmosphere and disintegrate to create fiery and colorful streaks in the sky – called meteors. The comet that creates the Perseid meteor shower – a comet called Swift-Tuttle – has a very wide trail of cometary dust. It’s so wide that it takes Earth more than three weeks to plow all the way through. Because of this wide trail, the Perseids have a longer peak viewing window than many other meteor showers throughout the year.
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The Perseids appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, which is where we get the name for this shower. Perseus is visible in the northern sky soon after sunset this time of year. Observers in mid-northern latitudes will have the best views. However, you don’t have to look directly at the constellation Perseus to see meteors. You can look anywhere you want to; 90 degrees left or right of Perseus, or even directly overhead, are all good choices. While watching the sky for meteors in August, viewers saw a parade of the planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – and the Milky Way also continued to grace the evening sky. In next month’s article, we’ll take a late summer stroll through the Milky Way. No telescope or binoculars required!
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Kidsville Kitchen Serve banana coffee cake with a twist! Waiting for bananas to ripen for baking can try anyone’s patience. Laurie McNamara, author of “Simply Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy” (Avery), admits she doesn’t have the patience for bananas to brown and that roasting them in the oven speeds up the process. That process is on display in McNamara’s recipe for “Roasted Banana Coffee Cake,” which makes a great addition to breakfast tables and brunches.
8 servings 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan with the 1 tablespoon room temperature butter, dust with the granulated sugar and tip out any excess. 2. Place the bananas on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool. 3. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature for the pan tablespoons granulated sugar bananas cup chopped pecans tablespoons dark brown sugar teaspoon ground cinnamon cups unbleached all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon baking powder teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg cup granulated sugar large eggs, lightly beaten cup sour cream teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl.
5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on low speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the roasted bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Beat until incorporated. 6. With the mixer running on low speed, spoon in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with the pecan topping. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached.
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8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates Suborder: Haplorhini Infraorder: Simiiformes
Family: Cercopithecidae Genus: Macaca Species: M. silenus
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he lion-tailed macaque is a small old-world monkey native to India. They are the smallest of the macaques; they weigh between 6 and 22 pounds. They can only be found in the Western Ghats Mountains, which are along the southwestern coast of India. These mountains are covered in rainforest. They have a shiny coat of long black hair covering most of their body and a long naked tail with a tuft of black hair on the end. The most striking feature and the easiest way to recognize a lion-tailed macaque is the silver mane of hair that surrounds its face.
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• They live in small groups that range between 4 and 30 members. • There is usually one dominant male in a group. Larger groups could have up to three males. • Their diet consists mostly of fruit, but they also eat seeds, young leaves, flowers, buds, lizards, small mammals and insects. • They gather and store food in their cheek pouches. • The cheek pouches can hold as much as their stomaches.
• Males are larger than females. • The average lifespan in the wild is 20 years. • They get most of their water from licking dew from leaves. • They are important to the forest because they spread seeds around the forest, so new plants can grow. • They are also known as a “beard ape.” • There are 21 species of macaque.
Lion-tailed macaques are the smallest and most endangered of the macaques. It is estimated that there are fewer than 4,000 in the wild and around 500 in captivity. Because these monkeys can only be found in a small region of India, they are incredibly threatened by the destruction of their habitat. The rainforests are being cleared to sell the trees for timber and make room for farming and homes. Today, only 1 percent of the original habitat remains. The rainforest, and therefore the lion-tailed macaques, are still found in 21 protected areas of forest.
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“ABC Monsters: The Complete Season” is a fun and educational experience for young children. It inspires them to enjoy learning and even encourages them to participate in physical activity. It is creative and interesting all the way through. If I were a parent, I would use this DVD to help me teach my child about the alphabet and early language skills. I have reviewed other
episodes of ABC Monsters previously and enjoy how each episode is different. For example, one of the episodes is based on introducing kids to the letter “A.” In this episode, the Alphabet Monsters are so excited about the archery competition when suddenly, all the arrows go missing! Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry (the protagonists) go on a mission to find the missing arrows and the missing letter of the alphabet, which just so happens to be Letter “A.” On the way, they go on a lot of mini quests, such as helping Amy the Alligator find her armband and helping Farmer Alex find his apple. At the end of the episode, Alice, Bryan and Cherry Berry review everything we learned in the episode and include fun little songs and dances for us to do and sing. Everything about this show is child-friendly and appropriate for a young age group. The storylines
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are consistent without being repetitive and are quite easy to follow. This show would be very entertaining for young kids. The visuals are bright and colorful, which will attract young viewers. The music is upbeat and cheery. The characters are adorable and likable. I think that all of these aspects are important in order for kids to enjoy watching a program. I give this DVD 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for kids ages 1 to 5. I believe that this show will intrigue kids with its cute characters and interesting plotlines. It will get them excited about learning, music and physical fitness. It will help parents teach their kids about spelling, grammar and phonics while keeping them hooked and wanting to learn more. This show offers quality entertainment for young children who need to be introduced to the alphabet. Parents can feel confident about using this DVD to enlighten their little ones about the English language. It is available on DVD now so, check it out.