National Geographic Kids (AU/NZ)

Perfect for nature-loving 7-12 year olds, each issue of Nat Geo Kids is carefully curated to ignite curiosity and spark conversations about science and nature, empowering children to love and care for our beautiful planet.

NAT GEO Kids

WACKY WORLD! • The planet's strangest pictures…

COOL NEWS • Inspiring stories from around the globe…

MAKE IT A DATE • KEY EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY!

Lion Cub Life! • Find out how playtime helps cubs survive in the African savannah…

“How I Dig Up Dinos” • Join U.S. palaeontologist* Paul Sereno as he uncovers fossils in the fierce desert heat…

SPACE HEROES YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF! • Meet six space experts whose brains and bravery have led the way into the cosmos!

Weird But True! 10 OUTRAGEOUS FACTS

Hanging With Sloths • Discover how these creatures live upside down…

Which upside-down critter are YOU? • Don't flip out! Answer these wacky questions to discover which creature's hang-out style matches your own…

Games, laughs and cool things for you to do… • Welcome to Explorer HQ, the new home for our epic Fun Stuff pages and all things Explorers! Packed full of puzzles, brain games, crosswords, crafts and the Junior Explorers’ Club, the Explorer HQ is the place to head when you're looking for fun things to make and do. Enjoy!

Crossword

Spot the Difference • Can you find TEN differences between these two sloth scenes?

UPSIDE-DOWN ADVENTURE Funny Fill-In • Ask a friend to give you words to fill in the blanks in this story without showing it to them. Then read out loud for a laugh.

BRAIN BOOSTERS!

MAKE IT: HEDGEHOG CAKE • Create an adorable edible ‘hog!

Zoomed In TOPSY TURVY • These photos show close-up views of things that can go upside down. Unscramble the letters to identify what's in each picture. ANSWERS ON PAGE 42

Give it a Whirl • These animals have got themselves in a right spin. Can you work out what they are? ANSWERS ON PAGE 42

JUNIOR EXPLORERS’ CLUB

ANSWERS

National Geographic Kids (AU/NZ)

INTRODUCTION

FEATHERS AND FORM • Fast, loose outlines will give the birds a sense of restless energy, even when perched on a tree branch. A quick flick of the pen can go a long way in suggesting small, darting movements.

DRAWN TO THE DEEP • The ocean is a place of repetition: layered scales, spiny fins, and spiraling tessellations. But what makes it so exciting to draw is the variety of textures and patterns to be found on different creatures. Feel free to use your imagination: zig-zags, florals, houndstooth—anything goes down here!