Issue 336 - August 2023

MiniMag

The Magazine for Kids

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Cowabunga, MiniMaggers!
Step into the exciting world of this August issue of MiniMag and let your imagination soar! This month, we bring you adventures with the legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as they teach us about teamwork, courage and the power of friendship. But
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How To Fold A Turtle
Follow the instructions carefully step by step. Make sure you make clean and sharp folds every time!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O’Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get
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Discover The Wonders Of The OCEAN
Find all the hidden objects! Let’s save our oceans! ■
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The Amazing History Of The NINJA TURTLES and Their Pizza-powered Adventures!
The Ninja Turtles first burst onto the scene in May 1984 as a comic book created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Inspired by their love for martial arts and comic books, they introduced the world to four awesome turtles: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatell
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World Water Week 20 – 24 August 2023
Did you know that our planet is mostly covered by water? The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, teeming with incredible creatures and secrets waiting to be discovered. From colourful coral reefs and fascinating turtles to mighty whales and tiny se
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The Wonderful World Of WATER
That’s why we celebrate World Water Week in August to recognise the importance of water and learn how to preserve it. So, let’s dive in and explore the wonders of water! We need it to survive, to stay healthy and to grow. Our bodies are made up of ab
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Building GREEN SKILLS For A sustainable World!
This year, the theme is,, Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World,,. Let's learn more about what this means and how you can contribute! Our planet is facing a big challenge called the climate crisis. This means that the Earth is getting h
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Arthur
The show is based on the children’s books by author/illustrator Marc Brown, who has been working with the beloved aardvark for over 40 years. Season 18: Weekdays at 4:00pm Monday 31st July to Friday 11 August Season 19: Weekdays at 4:00pm Monday 14th
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Sound Safari: Exploring The world Of Onomatopoeia
The bees are buzzing around the flowers in the garden. My breakfast is sizzling in the hot pan. I heard the frog go “ribbit” near the pond. The cat meowed noisily outside the window. The dog barked loudly at the mail man. The old door creaked as I op
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Investigating Biofuel From Vegetable Oil
1. ADULT SUPERVISION 2. Rubbing alcohol 3. Vegetable oil (such as corn, canola, or sunflower oil) 4. Small glass jar or plastic cup 5. Cotton ball 6. Matches or lighter 7. Safety goggles • Wind turbines can generate enough electricity to power hundre
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Powering The Future With Nature’s Energy
Biofuel is a type of fuel produced from organic matter called biomass. Biomass can come from plants, animals or their byproducts. It is a renewable energy source because we can grow more plants and raise animals to create more biomass. Biofuel can re
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Paving The Way For A Greener Tomorrow!
Biofuel offers a promising solution to reduce our carbon footprint and move towards a greener future. By harnessing the power of nature and utilising renewable resources, we can create sustainable energy while protecting the environment. The ongoing
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Lizards
Most have slim bodies and large heads, four legs that are the same length and a long tail. Lizards are usually found in tropical places where they spend a lot of their time basking in the sunshine to keep warm. They are mainly predators, eating insec
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Experiment
In this experiment, you are exploring the concept of biofuel, which is a renewable energy source derived from organic materials. Vegetable oil contains triglycerides, which can be converted into biofuels through a process called transesterification.
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The Planet and the 17 Goals
What action will you take today? For each of the 17 Goals there are many positive actions you can take to make a real change. Support campaigns collecting items for victims of emergencies. Donate your clothes, food supplies, etc. to support those in
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Make your FUTURE COUNT…
Gami’s back with more exciting news from the ancient world of the Greeks. Not only did he uncover more of the history of geometry, but he also got to meet one of the greatest mathematicians of all time: Pythagoras! How lucky can one ape be? I am a sp

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