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This month we challenge you to overcome your fears and just like the brave puppies from PAW PATROL, help save your own city on World Cities Day. We all have superpowers and it’s time to discover your very special power to make the world a better plac

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Paw Patrol first hit our TV screens in 2013, and it quickly became a favourite for kids and families all around the world. Created by Keith Chapman, this action-packed show follows a group of smart and resourceful rescue dogs as they work together to

But guess what? Just like how you grow bigger and stronger, so do puppies! As they eat, play fetch and learn new tricks, they grow into big clever dogs. Those tiny paws become big and strong, ready to explore the world with you by their side. But her

• Puppies need yummy, nutritious food. Follow the feeding schedule your vet recommends and make sure to provide fresh water all the time.• Give your puppy a comfy spot to sleep and relax. A soft bed or blanket will make them feel safe and happy.• Tak

Each adventure explores an age-appropriate science concept central to an animal’s life and showcases a never-before-seen wildlife moment. WILD KRATTS uses the natural appeal of animals to teach science concepts to children ages 6 to 8. • Teach six to

From cute and cuddly pets like dogs and cats to majestic creatures like lions and elephants, animals come in all shapes and sizes, and each one plays a unique role in our ecosystem. On World Animal Day, we can make a promise to be kind to animals, le

Satellites can take pictures of the Earth from way up in space. They help scientists study things like weather patterns, changes in land and water and even the movement of animals! GPS satellites are like cosmic mapmakers. They send signals to device

Eating smart: Choosing foods that need less water to grow, like fruits and veggies, can help save water. Not wasting food: When we waste food, we’re also wasting all the water that went into making it. So, only take what you can eat. Spreading the wo

Launched in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has shown us breathtaking images of the universe. It helped us learn about distant galaxies, stars and planets. The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites help us find our way. They were launched by th

Here are a few ways in which astronauts are involved with satellites: Astronauts have been involved in deploying and repairing satellites during space-walks. They can deploy satellites from the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle or the International Spac

Meteorites are rocks that have fallen to Earth from outer space. They originate from other planetary bodies, mostly from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. An asteroid is a rocky body in space which, when it impacts on Earth, is called a met

This activity is all about celebrating our furry, feathery and scaly friends while exploring the wonderful world of puns. But wait, what’s a pun? A pun is a clever play on words that takes advantage of a word’s multiple meanings or similar sounds to

This second Hippocrates, also known as ‘the father of medicine’, was born on the Greek Island of Kos in about 460 BCE. Unlike Hippocrates of Chios, he became a famous ambassador for medicine, despite strong opposition by Greek authorities. He was so