Ask Magazine for Kids - Ask May-June 2024: Urban Jungle
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In this issue
Discover the wild animals in New York, learn why rats love city life, see what problems monkeys cause in cities, do a bioblitz to count the critters around you, and more.
When a Whale Falls
When an enormous whale dies, its body sinks to the bottom of the ocean. There it provides food for thousands of deep-sea creatures.
1 min
The Deepest Dive
In 1872, two scientists set out to study the ocean.
3 mins
Marie Maps The Sea
Young Marie Tharp thought her dad had the best job ever. He traveled around the country, making maps. His maps were special—they revealed hidden things. They showed where different kinds of soil were, and wet and dry places. That helped farmers know what to plant.
3 mins
Internet Ocean
Say you’re curious about giraffes.
2 mins
Bigger Than The Rules
How one tall kid changed the way we play basketball.
3 mins
Eat This Spoon
Imagine you’re at a picnic, enjoying some spicy noodles and fruit salad. For dessert, you have a slice of cake. Then you top off your meal by eating your fork.
3 mins
In the Hot Shop
The hot shop at Chicago’s Ignite Glass Studio sizzles with activity.
3 mins
The Glass Ocean
Peering out from its case in the museum, the little brown octopus looks ready to uncurl its tentacles and glide away. But this octopus isn’t going anywhere. It’s made of glass.
3 mins
Living Glass
What would you do if your skeleton were made of glass? Maybe you’d be a sponge.
2 mins
The Greedy Glass
How many pennies can you add to a completely full glass of water?
1 min
Art Moves
Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist and architect who makes sculptures out of tables, chairs, backpacks, and other ordinary objects.
1 min
The Bike Soldiers
In 1897, a brave band of American soldiers set out to test a new invention that some hoped would replace the horse. It had two pedals, and a bell.
4 mins
One Tough Butterfly
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
3 mins
From Wild To Mild
Cats are a mix of opposites—quiet purrs and cutting teeth, soft fur and razor claws. House cats have lived with humans for thousands of years, but in many ways they’re still tigers on the inside.
5 mins
Saving The Tigers
When he was a young boy living in a village in southwest India, Ullas Karanth saw wildlife all around.
5 mins
Born To Hunt
Big or small, all cats eat meat. And their bodies, inside and out, have evolved to stalk and hunt prey.
1 min
Science At The Movies
A chat with Mika McKinnon, movie science adviser
3 mins
Meet Amy Smith
Sometimes, simpler is better.
1 min
Someday
Someday I am going to be a great inventor. But for now, I have to get to school.
4 mins
A Bumpy Ride
You know how to ride a bike. Just hop on and start pedaling. But what if your bike didn’t have pedals? Or brakes?
4 mins
Attack Of The Flying
A massive shape launches itself out of the ocean—fins spread, 10 long tentacles flying. As it soars through the air, the creature’s skin flashes, turning from white to purple-red. Is it an alien from another world?
3 mins
Eyes On The Tide
What would you do if your town began to sink under the waves?
5 mins
Making It To The Top
Feathers fly, horns lock, heads bash, and fangs flash. Why do animals fight among themselves? To settle an important question—who gets to be the boss?
5 mins
Meet A Lawmaker - A Chat With Ilhan Omar
Where do laws come from? In the United States and many other countries, people vote to elect leaders who decide the laws. This kind of government is called a democracy.
1 min
Riding Rockets
When you gaze up at the moon at night, it looks almost close enough to touch. But if you actually want to go there, you’re going to need Rocket
6 mins
Star Chips
If we really want to explore other star systems, we may have to think small.
2 mins
Ask Magazine for Kids Description:
Publisher: Cricket Media
Category: Children
Language: English
Frequency: 9 Issues/Year
Ask Magazine for Kids magazine is published by Cricket Media. It is written just for curious kids ages 7-10 and covers a wide range of topics related to science, history, inventors, artists, and more. It also publishes articles on a variety of other topics, such as animals, nature, and the environment.
Ask Magazine for Kids is aimed at a wide audience of kids, from casual readers to serious science buffs. It is a popular resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the world around them.
Here are some of the things you can expect to find in Ask Magazine for Kids:
* Articles on the latest scientific discoveries, as well as experiments and activities that kids can do at home.
* Articles on the past, from ancient civilisations to modern history.
* Articles about the people who invented the things we use every day, as well as how to invent your own things.
* Articles about the artists who created the works of art we admire, as well as how to create your own art.
* Articles about animals, plants, and the natural world.
* Articles about how to protect the environment and live sustainably.
Ask Magazine for Kids is the perfect resource for any kid who wants to learn more about the world around them. Subscribe today and start exploring!
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