Table of contents for Summer 2022 in OWL

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Jump into the Marvel Universe with the Asgardians of the Galaxy in this action-packed movie. But this time, there’s a plot twist. The mighty Thor isn’t who you would expect! Eager to learn more? All will be revealed on July 8! DC League of Super-Pets Have you ever wondered if superheroes have pets? In the world of DC, they do! Find out what happens when the fluffy (and not so fluffy) pals of DC heroes form a crime-fighting team. Check out this flick when it soars onto screens on July 29! Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Hank, a loveable dog, has dreams of becoming a samurai. As he travels to the town of Kakamucho to train, he discovers that he sticks out like a…

PORCUPINE The porcupine is Canada’s second-largest rodent (the beaver is number one). Yep, you heard right, this cute critter is a rodent! And what a cool rodent it is. With thousands of quills on its back, the porcupine has built-in armour to protect it from predators. But contrary to popular belief, they can’t throw their quills! They can detach easily from the animal’s body, though. So if a predator like a coyote comes too close, a quick swat of the tail can lodge dozens of quills into its body. Stay back! SWEAT BEE And stretch, and reach, and twist, and … okay, this bee isn’t really an exercise lover. It gets its name because it’s drawn to human sweat! Ew? But still cool. Also cool, the sweat bee is found…

THANKS, KID! In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson of San Francisco mixed a sugary powder into water and left it outside overnight. It froze in the cold air, leaving a delicious treat that Frank licked off the wooden stick he’d left in the container. He called it an Epsicle and went on to sell them at fairs. We now call these Popsicles! KNOW YOUR FROZEN TREATS! There’s more than one way to beat the heat with a frozen treat! Use this guide to tell the difference between scoops. Ice Cream: Made of cream, milk, and sugar. Gelato: Similar to ice cream but has less air, making it denser. Frozen Yogurt: Yogurt added to milk solids. Frozen Custard: Eggs added to milk and cream. Sherbet: A blend of water, ice, and milk.…

Would you rather be a spaghetti taste tester OR a bubblegum flavour creator? Would you rather have a chicken as a boss OR manage a T. rex? Would you rather be a walrus dentist OR a llama hairstylist? Would you rather work on the Moon OR in the 1700s? Would you rather make elephant shoes OR give a tiger braces? Would you rather be the night security guard for a video game store OR a museum? Would you rather work on a miniature computer OR have a closet for an office? Would you rather be a famous singer OR a famous gymnast? Would you rather be a chef to a cartoon character OR a yoga instructor for cats? Would you rather be a wild weather reporter OR a snowplow driver?…

TIP: USE A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER! 1 Q: Why did the pirate eat his pie with a shovel? A: 26-23 12-26-7-13-25-26-12 1-12 15-19-11 20-23-10-10-1-23-22 12-10-23-19-11-13-10-23 2 Q: What part of a book do skeletons like best? A: 12-26-23 11-8-1-6-23 3 Q: How do you cut salt water? A: 15-1-12-26 19 11-23-19 11-19-15 4 Q: Which monster knows how to tell time? A: 11-19-11-3 – 15-19-12-21-26 5 Q: What game is a handrail good at? A: 19 11-12-19-1-10-1-6-25 21-7-6-12-2 3-11-12 6 Q: What’s a pelican's favourite card game? A: 25-7 24-1-11-26 7 Q: What fuzzy striped animal gets into computers? A: 5-1-2 1-1 0-7 – 21-26-1-8-5-1 3-6-3 KEY: A = 19 B = 20 C = 21 D = 22 E = 23 F = 24 G = 25 H…

We complete thousands of tasks daily. Some we hardly even think about because they’re habits! But there are always other ways of doing things. Sometimes we just need to be exposed to them. SUPER SHOWCASE That’s where greening fairs come in. These big gatherings (also known as conferences) introduce new ways of doing things to help the environment! You might learn how to plant a bird- or insect-friendly garden. Or you might be exposed to cutting-edge architecture that uses less energy for heating and cooling. There are big and small ideas—for individuals, companies, and countries. WHAT IS GREENING? “Greening” means to change a business or process to make it more environmentally friendly, or sustainable. A sustainable process can be done endlessly without running out of resources or damaging the environment.…

Across 3. Participants climb up, down, or across formations in this sport. 4. Professional swimmers use almost every ______ in their bodies as they swim. 5. Many people in the Netherlands use these to get around. 7. In this game, players must nab a flag from the ball carrier to end a down. 9. Venus and Serena _____ were the first sister duo to win Olympic gold medals in tennis. 11. Soccer is known as this in the UK. 12. In this method of moving over water, a narrow boat is propelled by a double-bladed paddle. 13. You can toss this disc to your pals—or a dog! Down 1. This sport can be played in gym class or at the beach! 2. South Korea has the most Olympic _____ ______…

1 The amusement park in the film Wonder Park is run by: a) Animals b) Robots c) Chefs 2 Hundreds of families helped break this world record at LunEur Park in Rome, Italy, in 2016: a) Largest display of pinwheels b) Biggest group hug c) Tallest human pyramid 3 The largest amusement park in the world is: a) Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto b) Carnaval, Dubai c) Walt Disney World, Florida 4 This amusement park has the most roller coasters (20): a) Six Flags Magic Mountain, California b) Europa-Park, Germany c) Fuji-Q Highland, Japan 5 Bakken Denmark, the world’s oldest amusement park, opened in: a) 2001 b) 1583 c) 1897 6 America’s first roller coaster opened at Coney Island, New York, in: a) 1884 b) 2001 c) 1958 7 At Super Nintendo World…

SHE SCULPTS SEASHELLS BY THE SEASHORE SEASHELL SCULPTURES Finders keepers … American artist Anna Chan creates animal-inspired sculptures using seashells and pebbles found on her local beach. Chan began doing beachside artwork with her 10-year-old daughter for fun. But she enjoyed it so much that she started working on the art at home. Chan gathers shells and uses them to form creatures on a canvas of sand in her art studio. Her first sculpture was a turtle. Now she makes both land and sea creatures, including lions, pandas, whales, and fish. You could say she shell-ebrates all animals! BEST FOOT FORWARD GAME ON! Notice anything about this basketball court? While it’s the perfect place for fun, it’s also enviro-friendly. It is constructed from old sneakers … 20,000 sneakers, if you’re counting!…

DRIFTWOOD HANGER You’ll need: • driftwood or branch• paint• 2 metal picture frame hangers• nails• screw hooks• paintbrush• hammer• screwdriver Ask an adult for help. 1. Decorate the driftwood with paint. Let the paint dry. 2. Use a hammer and nails to attach the picture hangers to the flattest side of the driftwood so it can be hung up. 3. Screw metal hooks into the other side of the driftwood. 4. Hammer two nails into a wall and hang the driftwood to add a touch of nature to your space—and to have a handy place to hang your keys! TWIG WEAR You’ll need: • short twig• string or twine 1. Tie string or twine to each end of the twig. Double-knot the string so it is tightly attached. 2. Tie the…

SUPER SALAD You’ll need: • 1 mango, sliced• 1 grapefruit, sliced• 1 kiwi or other fruit, sliced• berries (optional)• olive oil (optional)• feta cheese (optional) 1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl. 2. Pour a bit of olive oil and/or any leftover juice from slicing the fruit over top. 3. Add crumbled feta cheese or other favourite toppings. FROZEN FUN You’ll need: • 250mL (1 cup) vanilla Greek yogurt or yogurt alternative• 60 mL (¼ cup) cream, milk, or milk alternative• 15 mL (1 tbsp.) honey or syrup (optional)• 1–2 mangoes, cut into small pieces• popsicle mould 1. Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl. 2. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds and freeze for at least 5 hours, then enjoy! DYNAMITE DRINK You’ll need: • 250…