Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 31 i National Geographic Little Kids

This magazine has been designed to inspire meaningful interactions between caregivers and young learners, helping you discover the world side by side – both on the pages and off. Research shows that shared moments are crucial for children's development, building their brains as you read, chat, laugh and play. And by reading with a child, you can expand their vocabulary and understanding of the world, too. Here are some tips to help you enjoy Little Kids together… Look out for these prompts… Colour-coded circles are dotted throughout the mag to inspire further discussions and activities. TIME TO CHAT Questions in the blue blobs are conversation starters, helping you discuss what children notice, remember and feel. You might talk about your surroundings, experiences or the wider world. ACTION PROMPT Time to get…

• My beak drills into trees to find bugs. • My beak scoops fish from the water. • My long, thin beak dips into flowers to drink nectar. • My big, strong beak cracks nuts. • My hooked beak tears food into smaller bites. Pelicans’ beaks are stretchy. Can you think of any other stretchy things? If you had a beak, how would you use it?…

1 An osprey sits on a branch near water. The bird looks for fish swimming below. 2 It sees a fish glide through the water. The osprey hovers in the air to get a better look. 3 The osprey dives towards the water. Its sharp claws grab the fish. Osprey claws are also called talons. Pretend to snatch a fish from the water! 4 Got it! The osprey flies away with the fish. Back in the tree, the bird eats its meal.…

1 Point at the body part you use to listen with! 2 Name these foods. Which one is NOT a fruit? 3 Who is wet and who is dry? 4 Which of these things would you NOT take to the beach? 5 Who is the oldest? 6 Which of these animals are fluffy? Answers: 1) The ear is used to listen with; 2) The carrot is not a fruit; 3) C and D are dry; 4) You would NOT take a trumpet to the beach!; 5) C is the oldest; 6) The alpaca and kitten are fluffy.…

Can you name any other red things?…

These weasels live in forests, meadows and marshes around Europe. Common weasels are the length of this magazine. They are the world's smallest meat-eaters. That's when its white fur falls out and new brown fur grows. Do you wear different coats in winter and summer? What are they like? With its new coat, the weasel blends in with rocks and plants. Weasels hide from hungry hawks, foxes and snakes. It can hide from animals that want to eat it. The weasel can also surprise animals it wants to eat.…

Tick off these things when you find them in the big picture. 2 sticks of bread 4 cups of juice 3 watermelon slices 1 bunch of flowers Name all the foods in this picture. What else can be eaten at a picnic? Sticker activity Stick the missing roller skates on this family's feet! Spread a blanket down and have a pretend picnic! Sticker page Have you ever done the actvities in this picture? What were they like? Stick Stick Stick…

Rub your hands together like a praying mantis! Some praying mantises are the size of your thumbnail. Others are as long as your hand! Sticker activity There are over 2,000 types of mantis. Stick some more to the page. Sticker page A praying mantis is an insect that looks like a leaf. By pretending to be a plant, it can surprise bugs it wants to eat. Its big eyes watch for crawling, wiggling or flying bugs to eat. It turns its head left and right to look around, just like you can. (Other insects cannot do that!) Keeping your body still, move your head all the way to the left then all the way to the right! The praying mantis grabs prey with its long, spiny front legs. Then it…

Mars is a planet. Sometimes you can see Mars in the night sky. It is very far away. Scientists sent robots called rovers to Mars. The rovers take photos and send messages back to Earth about rocks and other things they find. It takes about eight months for a spaceship to travel from Earth to Mars. Mars is known as the Red Planet because it is covered in a rusty red dust. Sticker page Stick Sticker activity Mars has two moons! Stick another one here.…

Vietnam is a warm country in Southeast Asia that is shaped a bit like the letter S. It has lots of mountains and a long coastline. Speak Vietnamese Hello in Vietnam is xin chào. Can you try? Say: “Sin chow” The Golden Bridge in Da Nang looks like it is being held up by two giant hands! In the busy city of Hanoi there is a narrow street with a railway track running right through it! Sticker activity Stick some more toppings on this bowl of pho! This is a bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup called pho (say “fuh”). The meaty broth can be topped with herbs, lime and chilli. Sticker page Stick a train on the tracks! Slurp like you're eating soup!…