MiniMag

MiniMag is an edutainment magazine that has been around for over 25 years and gives kids everything they need. From information on current events and important issues to fun activities and competitions, MiniMag has it all! Educational content is presented in a fun manner with the use of humour and vibrant artwork which appeals to children. A combination of fact and fantasy draws the child into the world of reading. MiniMag’s content compliments school curricula and it has achieved great success in the classroom as a teaching aid. Children benefit from reading MiniMag as it Instills a love for reading and encourages active participation. It also stimulates creativity and broadens general knowledge. Discover the joys of learning inside our colourful, fun pages!

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Puzzling penguin path • Help the hungry penguin get to his fish!

Find the hidden 12 rabbits! • Can you find what is wrong in this picture?

Penguin parade • Millions of penguins gathered at their noisy summer breeding colonies make one of the most spectacular sights of the Antarctic. Only two species, the Adélie and the emperor, breed on the Antarctic continent itself, but the gentoo, macaroni, chinstrap, rockhopper and king penguin all breed within Antarctic waters.

A-maze-ing penguins! • Penguins are one of the most interesting birds in the world! They are flightless birds, which means they can't fly through the air like other birds. But they are amazing swimmers and divers. Can you help the little penguin find his way to his friends?

Let's play with penguins! • Penguins are some of the most beloved and well-known birds in the world. These flightless birds are native to the Southern Hemisphere and can be found in Antarctica, South America, Africa and Australia. There are more than 18 different species of penguins, ranging in size from the tiny blue penguin, which is only about 30 cm tall, to the majestic emperor penguin, which can stand up to 1,2 m tall.

Giant penguins roaned the Earth • Penguins are an important part of the ecosystem and play a vital role in maintaining the balance of life in the ocean.

When DNA is the detective

DNA FINGERPRINTING

Providing evidence used to convict criminals

Can DNA evidence mislead?

A SHORT HiSTORY OF DNA

Extract DNA from wheatgerm • This experiment will allow you to extract one of the building blocks of life – isolated DNA – from plant cells. Although each DNA molecule is too small to see, if you follow the instructions, you will end up with visible DNA.

The Giant Megaliths

The raising of the Megaliths

Let’s get creative!

We need to protect Earth's kidneys • Wetlands are places that are covered in water less than six metres deep. They come in all shapes and sizes and have many different names like coral reefs, lagoons, marshes, mudflats, swamps, fens, bogs and lakes.

No ecosystem emergency system

Welcome to Africa!

Make your Future Count… • Did you know that netball can be connected to maths? In netball, players must be able to aim and throw the ball accurately to score goals. This requires a good understanding of spatial awareness, which is an important maths concept.

Finding a Dial-A-Dream booth • Verymuch, the ostradilliduck, rounded the corner at breakneck speed, ran straight through Teaspoon Arcade and glided gracefully into the chilly vaters of the Vibrofoam Canal. Feet paddling, gruffle flowing, he ensured that he was well out of sight of the street before heading for the nearest Dial-A-Dream booth.

LIST OF TERMS

Figuring out that speech! • Unscramble the words to find the correct figure of speech and then complete the crossword!

FEBRUARY 2023 • INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS

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