Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2025 i OWL

IT’S FRUIT THAT FLOATS PADDLE THAT PUMPKIN! Row, row, row your pumpkin! An American man named Gary Kristensen has been growing huge pumpkins for 14 years. He’s won contests for producing the largest gourds, and he’s even hollowed them out to form pumpkin boats to sail in short races. But Kristensen had one big pumpkin-shaped goal: he wanted to break the record for the longest journey in a pumpkin boat. Last October, he took on the challenge. Kristensen carved out a 555 kg (1,214 lb.) pumpkin, climbed aboard, and paddled down a river in Washington. The 74 km (46 mi.) route took more than 26 hours to complete, and despite the windy and wavy conditions, he and his pumpkin boat sailed into the record books. Way to row! WELCOME TO OUR PLANET…

All days, years, and hours are shown in Earth days, years, and hours. MERCURY DAY LENGTH: 59 days YEAR LENGTH: 88 days With no tilt and no atmosphere either, Mercury experiences no true seasons. But because its day and year length are almost the same, day and night are a little like summer and winter! Daytime is a scorching 430°C (800°F), which is hot enough to melt some metals, like lead. And night is a frigid -180°C (-290°F). VENUS DAY LENGTH: 243 days YEAR LENGTH: 225 days Venus rotates so slowly that its days are longer than its years! It also has no seasons, for two reasons: first, it barely has a tilt, and second, it has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide that traps heat. It is the hottest planet,…

Screens are everywhere, from smartphones to tablets and laptops. Many schools rely on screens for learning, but are kids spending too much time staring at them? Staring at screens for too long can cause eye strain and headaches and make it harder to concentrate. But on the flip side, screens can make learning more engaging and prepare kids for a tech‑filled future. Many jobs use screens every day, like video game design, animation, app development, and more. Screens can make learning new subjects fun, with apps that help explain tough topics in exciting ways. But too much of a good thing might not be great. So how much screen time is okay? Read on to see what kids and an expert have to say! WHAT DOES A CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST SAY?…

GAMES Donkey Kong Bananza Smash, bash, and crash your way into adventure with this new DK game! Journey deep underground and uncover a new world to help Donkey Kong and his sidekick, Pauline, recover a hoard of golden bananas that were stolen by the mysterious Void Company. Available on Nintendo Switch 2 now! MOVIES Pets on a Train Head into high‑speed fun with this animated adventure movie! When a group of animals find themselves in the middle of a train heist, Falcon the raccoon and Rex the dog must halt the runaway train and save the pets on board. Zoom into theatres October 17 to catch this flick. APPS Top Picks Make and learn with these apps. Pokémon TCG Pocket Collect cards and battle friends in this fun and interactive…

DAYTIME, NIGHTTIME, ANY TIME! Most wild animals are either diurnal (active during the day) or nocturnal (active at night). But the black Halloween snake displays both diurnal and nocturnal behaviours. This doesn’t mean that the animal never sleeps. It means it’s active both day and night. But don’t expect to catch a glimpse of one easily—these snakes avoid being seen. JUST FAKING IT! The black Halloween snake is also called Cope’s false coral snake. And this name tells an interesting story! This snake is only mildly venomous. Its venom helps it sedate (or put to sleep) small prey like frogs, salamanders, and fish. But it doesn’t affect medium to large animals or humans at all. However, this snake looks a lot like the coral snake, which is one of the…

“I love trick-or-treating on Halloween, but some of my friends are acting like they’re too cool for it now. They make fun of me, and it’s making me feel bad. What should I do?”—ANIKA, 12 “Your friends may not always love the things that you enjoy. Don’t let other people’s opinions bug you. I really hope this helps!”ANNIE “Tell them it hurts your feelings. Maybe go trick-or-treating with someone else.”PAIGE “If you like it and they don’t, that’s okay! But them being mean about it isn’t. Tell them how you feel and you can fix it together.”RYDER “Don’t be afraid to tell them how you feel because you’re just being yourself. I hope this helps!”CASSY “You can try to convince them that trick-or-treating is a good thing, and maybe they’ll…

October 14, 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as an American civil rights leader. He donates the prize money to the civil rights movement. October 1, 1890 Yosemite National Park is established in California after environmentalists petition the US government to protect the land. The park is known for its waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoia forests. October 13, 1947 The NHL hosts its first official all-star game. The reigning Stanley Cup champs, the Toronto Maple Leafs, play against a team of the league’s best players in this fundraiser game. October 1, 1999 The first World Smile Day is celebrated. Harvey Ball, the creator of the smiley face symbol, establishes the day to encourage people to be happy and spread kindness.…

On Earth, seasons change throughout the year. But do other planets in our solar system have seasons, too? In most cases, the answer is yes! But they’re not seasons that any of us would recognize. THE SECRET TO SEASONS For most planets, seasons are caused by the tilt of the planet’s axis. The axis is an imaginary line that goes through the top and bottom of a planet around which it rotates. Think of a spinning globe in a classroom—it is rotating on its axis! All planets in our solar system travel around the Sun. This path is called an orbit. Most planets don’t sit fully upright on their axes as they orbit the Sun. Instead, they lean to one side. This angle of lean is a planet’s tilt. HOW…

WAX comes from animals (like honeybees—they release it from a gland under their bellies!), plants (like soybeans and palm trees), or fossil fuels (this type is known as paraffin or petroleum wax). No matter where it comes from, wax has a few standout qualities: It’s slippery, but not as greasy as oil. It repels water. It’s soft—but solid—at room temperature. 90% of wax products are made with petroleum, a fossil fuel found underground. But that might soon change. Sustainable waxes, like beeswax, are becoming more popular. If bees run out of wax, they can always produce more! People have been making candles for at least 5,000 years! Several ancient civilizations, including those in Egypt and China, made candles from beeswax, animal fat, tree nut wax (from a Japanese tree called…

1 A cozy night isn’t complete without: a) a yummy snack b) your best friends c) a good movie 2 Your favourite fall treat is: a) pumpkin spice muffins b) salted caramel hot cocoa c) warm apple pie 3 Pick a colour combo: a) purple and green b) blue and pink c) black and white 4 Your go- to pumpkin-carving style is: a) silly scenes b) animal silhouettes c) scary faces 5 You’re proud of your sense of: a) humour b) style c) taste Answers page 32.…