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ISSUE 32
MAY 4, 2020
FACTS ABOUT
ANIMAL
SUPER SENSES
SAM VISITS
THE WAVE
RETURN THINGS YOU
HAVE BORROWED
FROM OTHERS

2. A long time ago, there was a huge Banyan tree which
was home to the nests of many birds. One day, a hunter
happened to come to the tree. Seeing that many birds
lived there, he set up his net below the tree and
scattered a few grains of rice to attract them. A flock of
pigeons flying past the Banyan tree saw the grains of
rice and went down to eat them. Suddenly, a huge net
fell over them and trapped them. They struggled to get
out of it but couldn’t.They could see the hunter walking
towards them looking delighted at having caught so
many pigeons.
The pigeons were distressed and thought the end was
near. But the wise king of the pigeons had a plan and
said,“We should all fly up carrying the net with us. Once
we manage to get away from the hunter, we can think
of what to do next.”The pigeons listened to their king’s
advice. Each pigeon held a part of the huge net in his
beak and all of them flew up together. The hunter was
amazed to see this happening. He tried to catch them,
but they were too fast.
The king of the pigeons knew a mouse that lived not far
from them and could help them escape the net.
Hearing his friend’s voice, the mouse came out of his
hole. He saw the pigeons and their king trapped in the
net and said,“Oh! Who did this? I will set you free right
away.” He began to nibble the net nearest to the king,
but the king stopped him and said, “Set my subjects
free first. No king can see his subjects in pain and be
free himself.”The mouse nibbled off the net easily with
his sharp teeth and after freeing all the pigeons, he
freed the king pigeon at last. The pigeons were very
grateful to the mouse. They thanked the mouse and
flew away, proving that unity is strength.
FOLKTALE
Panchatantra: The
Hunter and the Pigeons

3. FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECTS

4. I’m in Arizona, Utah and the beautiful landscape
you see around me is called“The Wave”. Up until a
few decades ago, very few people knew of this
beautiful formation. Today however, it is a
well-known favorite of photographers and hikers
alike.Knownforitsundulatingformsinamyriadof
colours, the wave is nothing short of a phenome-
non. And like all things phenomenal, it isn’t easy to
get here. There’s actually a lottery system that
dispenses permits on a daily basis, and on any
given day, only 10 of those are given out. Or, you
could plan the trip at least 4 months in advance
and book permits online. This is done keeping in
mind the fragile nature of the formation and is a measure of preservation.
Only 20 people are allowed to visit“The Wave”each day!To reach this surreal formation, you can take any one
of four trails – The White House trailhead, the Buckskin Gulch, the Wire Pass trail and the Lee’s Ferry trailhead.
Each of these is scenically beautiful, although, theWhite House trailhead, being the main entrance, is the most
commonly used. None of the trails are marked, again, in an attempt to preserve the natural integrity of this
beautiful place.
The great SandstoneWave dates back to the Jurassic era!The hike itself is fairly difficult but definitely worth it.
On obtaining a permit, theVisitor Centre also provides hikers with a map of the place and information to make
the hike easier.You can also opt for a hike guide if you wish and they’ll give you awesome tidbits of knowledge
about the wave, such as the fact that this great sandstone wave dates back to the Jurassic era, i.e. 160 -180
million years ago. And that it was formed due to erosion and compression of the Navajo sandstone. Actual
dinosaur footprints have also been found here in this region. Although the place is beautiful year round, spring
and autumn are the most popular times to visit.
Sam Visits The Wave Discover A New Place
Name the Woodland Birds

5. spot ten differences
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6. Tickle
your
funny
bone
Return Things You Have Borrowed
Why is it important to return things that you have
borrowed? A lot of us have favourite things,
objects or books or clothes or toys we have
collected or found or saved for special occassions.
Some times it’s a present from someone we love a
lot, or sometimes a favourite relative thought of
you and brought it from some place they trav-
elled to. Which means they thought you were
special.
What happens when someone borrows it and
doesn’t give it back, or damages it or breaks it?
You get upset.The same way, your friend may also
get upset, if you don’t return their things. Your
friend must like you a lot, if they have shared
something with you. You must always remember
to return it. It shows you like the friend or relative
and you value them in your lives. It is called good
manners or good social etiquettes
Q: What do you get if you cross
a parrot with a pigeon?
A: Voice mail.
About health and more!
You
should return
borrowed
things!
Coley &
Bumbley
Q: What did the rich
pigeon call
the poor pigeon?
A: A pheasant.
Q: Why do pigeons
watch the news?
A: To get the feather forecast.

7. Those annoying little muscle twitches you get
in your eye are a type of involuntary reaction of
the body in response to fatigue or stress. Your
eyes are telling you that they are stressed by
watching too much television or spending too
much time on the computer, or playing too
many video games. Other reasons for twitch-
ing of eyes include pollution, deficiency of
minerals like magnesium, deficiency of vita-
mins, or some kind of eye allergy. Sometimes,
lack of sleep also causes your eyes to twitch. So
give your eyes some rest and all will be fine. Did
you know that there are lot of superstitions
when it comes to eye twitches? In some
cultures a twitching of eyes is believed to be
indicative of good or bad luck!
Pondering Corner
Why Does Your Eye Twitch?
A Very Fashionable Lost Pigeon Animal rescuers were concerned
upon finding a lost pigeon. How
did they know he was a pet? Per-
haps it was the custom made
bedazzled vest the pigeon was
wearing that gave it away. The
pigeon was later reunited with his
owners who had frantically been
searching for him.
AMUSING NEWS

8. a comic story
sir dig-a-lot
Pax Romana
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“When we talk about the
Romans or Greeks, we talk
about war and kings. Was
there a time when there was
peace and no war?” Rohan
asked Sir Dig-a-Lot on a
Sunday night.
“Certainly! Let me tell you about Pax Romana. Pax Romana is derived from
Latin and it means ‘Roman Peace.’ It started in 27 B.C and lasted till 180
A.D, that is about 206 years. It was established by Julius Caesar’s son,
Augustus.

9. Before Augustus Caesar’s reign, Rome had a civil war. Under the reign of
Augustus, peace prevailed because of the order in the country. Over 6,000
soldiers were stationed at the places most likely to rise in conflict.
This period of peace brought on a period of growth in the arts,
science and technology.”
“What happened after the peace period ended and
how did it end?” asked Rohan.
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10. “I think 206 years of peace is
an achievement worth talking
about. Thanks for telling me
this story,” Rohan told Sir
Dig-a-Lot.
Sir Dig-a-Lot answered, “Well, instead of continuing to focus on protecting their
borders Romans started fighting one another again. By this time, many powerful
kings in the neighbourhood existed. They took advantage of the internal conflict in
Rome. They invaded Rome and caused great destruction.
By 400 AD Rome was completely destroyed and overrun by outsiders such as
Germans, Visigoths, Slavs, Huns, Persians, etc. Many historians believe that 476
AD was the official date of the fall of the Roman Empire.”
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11. Old Father Fox,
who was known to be mean,
Invited Dame Stork in to dinner.
There was nothing but soup that could scarcely be seen:
Soup never was served any thinner.
And the worst of it was, as I’m bound to relate,
Father Fox dished it up on a flat china plate.
Dame Stork, as you know, has a very long beak:
Not a crumb or drop could she gather
Had she pecked at the plate every day in the week.
But as for the Fox–sly old Father:
With his tongue lapping soup at a scandalous rate,
He licked up the last bit and polished the plate.
Pretty soon Mistress Stork spread a feast of her own;
Father Fox was invited to share it.
He came, and he saw, and he gave a great groan:
The stork had known how to prepare it.
She had meant to get even, and now was her turn:
Father Fox was invited to eat from an urn.
The urn’s mouth was small, and it had a long neck;
The food in it smelled most delightful.
Dame Stork, with her beak in, proceeded to peck;
But the Fox found that fasting is frightful.
Home he sneaked.
On his way there he felt his ears burn
When he thought of the Stork and her tall, tricky urn.
“No problem Rohan. Now sleep
tight!” Sir Dig-A-Lot bid Rohan
goodbye with the promise of
another story another night.
stories in rhyme
The Fox
and
the Stork

12. There was a tall mango tree in our back garden. Every year, a new flock of
pigeons would come and build their nests in that tree. My family always felt
like generations of pigeons had grown up in our mango tree. My brother
and I would play in the garden each evening, after returning from our
after-school classes. One evening, we
heard a little rustling in the bushes
below the mango tree. Upon closer
inspection, we realized it was a
small pigeon chick!
with Hamlet the Hamster
Amazing Animal Senses
To know or not to know,
that is the question!
Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know?
fun facts
Complete
the Story...
Ants have a‘super-sense’of smell, which directs them to food from several metres away.
A starfish uses its arms to see. There are small spots located at the ends of the starfish’s
arms that help it to know the difference between light and dark.
Snakes use their tongues to smell. At night, they use their special infrared sensory
organs to locate and hunt their warm-blooded prey.
Butterflies use their feet to taste the nectar of the flowers.
Pigeons have something like an in-built compass which allows them to find their way
using the knowledge of the Earth’s magnetic field and the position of the sun. That is
why they were used to carry messages.

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Find the Pond
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