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CHICKENHARE and the Secret of the Groundhog • IN CINEMAS 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
CHICKENHARE and the Secret of the Groundhog • IN CINEMAS 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
NATURE’S FURRY DIGGER • Groundhogs are more than just weather whisperers from silly superstition – they’re hard-working, clever and fascinating animals! Known for digging huge underground homes and munching their way through gardens, these chunky rodents have earned their spot as one of North America’s most interesting creatures. Let’s dig a little deeper and uncover the secrets of the groundhog!
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE THE MOVIE • STARTS 26 SEPTEMBER ONLY IN CINEMAS
A HOLE IN THE SKY? • Long ago scientists discovered something alarming – our Earth’s protective sky blanket, called the OZONE LAYER, was thinning. But instead of giving up, people from all around the world took action! Thanks to science, teamwork and smart choices, the ozone layer is healing today. Let’s find out The word why the ozone layer is so important and how our world worked together to save it.
SMALL HANDS, BIG DIFFERENCE • September is a special month for our Earth. It’s a time when people all over the world come together to clean up parks, rivers, beaches, streets and forests. From busy cities to quiet coastlines, everyone is invited to lend a helping hand. You may be small, but your actions are mighty!
MAJESTIC ELEPHANTS • Booming footsteps, flapping ears and a loud trumpet call – here come the elephants! These intelligent giants are the largest land mammals on Earth and one of Africa’s famous Big Five. But there’s more to elephants than just their size. From caring family bonds to incredible memories, elephants are full of surprises.
THE SCIENCE OF ANIMALS MATING • Have you ever wondered what would happen if a chicken and a hare had a baby? Or if a lion and a zebra could have a cub? In the real world, animals from different species usually can’t have babies together. This isn’t because they don’t like each other, but because nature has certain rules that help keep species separate. Let us explore the science of why this happens and what makes a species unique.
THE POWER OF GENETICS • Why do you have curly hair like your dad or dimples like your mom? The answer is genetics! Genetics is the science of how traits get passed from parents to their babies. Everything from the shape of your nose to the colour of your eyes comes from instructions found in your body’s cells. Let’s take a closer look at what makes you, YOU!
EVOLUTION IN ACTION! • Have you ever looked at a fossil and wondered how it turned into a modern animal? That’s the magic of evolution. Evolution is the way living things slowly change over time. These changes help animals survive better in their environments. It’s like nature’s way of solving problems – one tiny change at a time. Let’s explore how evolution shapes the amazing creatures around us!
Where do Animals live? • Have you ever wondered why polar bears live in the Arctic and not in the jungle? Or why...