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Cosmic quicksand! the weird world of black holes…

by Eco Kids Planet September 05, 2018

A black hole is a place in space where gravity pulls so strongly that not even light can escape from it. That’s why we can’t see them – though sometimes nearby gases and dust form a super-fast spinning disc around them, which we can see.
Recycled Rocket Craft Competition Winners

Recycled rocket craft competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet September 03, 2018

For August's competition, we challenged you to build your own rocket, using materials that you can find at home. The results were space-tacular!   Congratulations to our 4 winners: Ayla Parkin, age 9 Look at this gigantic rocket! Made from an old washing machine drum base, she will certainly spin t...


5 Reasons to Love Elephants on World Elephant Day

5 reasons to love elephants on world elephant day

by Eco Kids Planet August 11, 2018

1. They’re the only mammals which cannot jump! African bush elephants are the largest land animals in the world. Males can grow up to whopping 13 feet tall at the shoulders and measure up to 30 feet from trunk to tail. As for their weight, you’re talking 6,350 kg. Their trunk alone weighs 400 pound...

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The blue whale: a true ocean-going giant

by Eco Kids Planet August 05, 2018

The blue whale is the largest creature to have lived on Earth – ever! It’s even bigger than any of the dinosaurs were. This massive marine mammal quietly cruises across the world’s oceans in search of food and to raise a family. It’s hard to believe that we very nearly lost this awesome animal altog...


Migration Madness Top Trumps Competition Winners

Migration madness top trumps competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet July 31, 2018

Create your own Top Trump Card! Our summer double issue explored all about why and how different animals migrate. So, of course, we had to give you a migration-themed competition! We asked you to design your own Top Trump migration card.  What a fantastic job everyone did!  Congratulations to o...

Science Project: Testing Water Pressure at Depth

Science project: testing water pressure at depth

by Emma Louise Oldham July 09, 2018

Have you ever heard of a diver talking about ‘feeling pressure’ when they’re underwater? This is because water is much denser than air. A volume of water 10 metres thick applies the same amount of pressure as the entire Earth’s atmosphere (which is nearly 130km thick!). So, when a diver descends 20m...


Painting Nature Pebbles

Painting nature pebbles

by Emma Louise Oldham July 09, 2018

Stones and pebbles come in all different shapes, sizes and textures, making them a fun and tactile object to paint on. This month, we’re challenging you to transform your stones and pebbles into plants and animals! What you need:  - Pebbles and stones- Washing-up bowl/sink- Tea towel- Poster or a...

10 ways to wave goodbye to plastic!

10 ways to wave goodbye to plastic!

by Emma Louise Oldham July 07, 2018

Ridding plastic out of your life is far better than recycling it. Sadly, only 9% of plastic is recycled, and a massive 72% ends up in landfill or the sea. Any plastic item you use – from a plastic spoon to a toothbrush – will always live longer than you. Furthermore, they don’t ever actually end up ...


Mighty Mekong Competition Winners

Mighty mekong competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet July 04, 2018

Issue 43 met some interesting Mekong creatures. We wanted to know which ones sparked our readers' imagination most? We challenged you to send us a drawing, collage or playdough craft of your favourite Mekong animal, including an interesting fact about the creature. Wow, we had some super-duper ent...

Deep Rhymes Competition Winnners

Deep rhymes competition winnners

by Eco Kids Planet June 04, 2018

Unleash your inner poet! The vast, mysterious ocean is full of deep secrets, uncharted trenches, and unusual, prehistoric-looking creatures. What could be a better way to describe the fascinating depths than a poetic verse? For issue 44 we invited you to unleash your inner poet and create some ‘dee...



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