MiniMag

MiniMag is an edutainment magazine that has been around for over 25 years and gives kids everything they need. From information on current events and important issues to fun activities and competitions, MiniMag has it all! Educational content is presented in a fun manner with the use of humour and vibrant artwork which appeals to children. A combination of fact and fantasy draws the child into the world of reading. MiniMag’s content compliments school curricula and it has achieved great success in the classroom as a teaching aid. Children benefit from reading MiniMag as it Instills a love for reading and encourages active participation. It also stimulates creativity and broadens general knowledge. Discover the joys of learning inside our colourful, fun pages!

Hi MiniMaggers • A cleaner world starts with us!

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Book Reviews

AT STER-KINEKOR CINEMAS 24 SEPTEMBER

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM

Nature’s Treasure Keepers FROM ANCIENT SHEPHERDS TO ODERN FARMS • Long before modern farms spread across the countryside, people discovered that sheep were gentle, hardy animals that were easy to care for. As some of the first animals to be domesticated, sheep provided warm wool, nourishing milk and meat, and useful hides, helping early farming communities to thrive. Whether grazing on rolling hills, grassy plains or rugged mountain slopes, these peaceful animals have shared a remarkable partnership with people for thousands of years.

Keep it Clean, Kee p it Green! A WORLD WORTH LOOKING AFTER • Around 80% of ocean pollution starts on land, often washing into rivers before reaching the sea.

Goes Mobile! Why you’ll love it! • Your favourite educational magazine is now available on mobile.

GAME ON!

JOBS Games • Games don’t just happen. They are built by awesome teams of people with amazing skills. In this mini-series, we’ll explore six different jobs in the gaming industry – and show you how you can start your game journey today!

Microbial Ecolog y: INVISIBLE ORGANISMS THA T HELP OUR PLANET THRIVE • You can’t see them without a microscope, but they are everywhere! Microbes live in the soil beneath your feet, the water you drink, the air around you and even inside your body. These tiny living things include bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses and other microscopic organisms.

Hoops around the World BASKETBALL BELONGS TO EVERYONE • Bounce. Pass. Shoot. Swish! Basketball is one of the most exciting sports in the world because it moves so fast. One moment, a player is dribbling down the court. The next, the ball is flying through the air, bouncing off the backboard or dropping neatly through the hoop.

INVENTIONS: connecting the world A WORLD WAITING TO BE EX PLORED • For thousands of years, most people never travelled very far from home. Mountains, deserts and vast oceans made distant places seem impossible to reach. Yet little by little, inventors, sailors and explorers created tools that made long journeys safer and more accurate.

The scientific rev olution A NEW WAY OF THINKING • For much of history, people explained the world using stories, traditions or ideas that had been passed down for generations. But around 500 years ago, something remarkable began to happen. Scientists started asking more questions, making careful observations and testing their ideas with experiments.

The Industrial Rev olution INVENTIONS TRANSFORMIN G THE WORLD • For thousands of years, most things were made by hand. Farmers worked with simple tools, clothes were woven at home and journeys often took days or even weeks. Then, about 250 years ago, a period of rapid invention changed the world. This time became...