Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 179 i The Week Junior US

On September 8, a powerful earthquake struck Morocco. It was the strongest quake in the North African nation in more than 100 years. What happened? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface that occurs when two blocks of the planet’s crust, called tectonic plates, suddenly shift positions. The Morocco quake measured a magnitude of at least 6.8 on a scale used by the US Geological Survey that goes up to 10. The epicenter (where the earthquake begins and is strongest) was in the High Atlas mountain range, about 45 miles southwest of the ancient city of Marrakesh. Tremors were felt as far away as Casablanca, more than 150 miles to the north. Villages at the foot of the Atlas mountains were the hardest hit, and widespread destruction…

A SPARKLING DISCOVERY A girl in Arkansas got a celebratory surprise when she found a 2.95 carat diamond on her 7th birthday. Aspen Brown and her family were enjoying the day at Crater of Diamonds State Park, where the public can dig for gems, when she spotted the golden stone. DOGS TAKING A DIP The smell of wet fur filled the air as a public pool in Springfield, Missouri, hosted its annual Dog Swim Night to raise money for a local dog park. Dozens of playful pups splashed around while their humans—who were not allowed in the water—snapped photos from the pool deck. SHARING THE STARS Joe Delfausse, age 82, set up a telescope in his Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood and invited passers-by to peer up at Saturn. Traffic slowed…

José Hernández knew he wanted to be an astronaut at age 10, after watching the Apollo 17 moon landing with his parents on their black-and-white TV in 1972. Now his journey to space has been made into a new film on Amazon Prime titled A Million Miles Away. The movie is based on Reaching for the Stars, the 2012 book Hernández wrote about his life. Actor Michael Peña, who is known for his work in the Ant Man films, portrays Hernández in the film. Hernández, now age 61, grew up in Stockton, California. His parents were farm workers who had immigrated to the US from Mexico. They worked long hours in the fields, and Hernández often worked with them. In pursuit of his dream to become an astronaut, he studied…

Creatures in the wild have developed many techniques for sneaking up on their prey. One species, the trumpetfish, has discovered the ultimate disguise: hiding behind larger fish to conceal themselves until the time is right to strike. Trumpetfish are predators that live in coral reefs in tropical or subtropical regions of the ocean. They are long and thin and can grow to a maximum length of about 2.6 feet. They typically feed on small fishes and crustaceans, such as shrimp. Trumpetfish have been seen swimming upright to blend in with coral as they hunt their prey. They have also been observed swimming alongside much larger fish, such as parrotfish, which eat plants and don’t feed on other fish. After witnessing this behavior, a team of researchers wanted to test whether…

Moles Scientists have identified two new species of moles that live in the mountains of eastern Turkey. The previously unknown species can survive in extreme heat and cold. This discovery raised the number of known Eurasian mole species to 18. African penguins Scientists believe African penguins could become extinct by 2035 due to environmental changes and overfishing of their prey. Fewer than 11,000 breeding pairs are left in the wild, mostly on islands near Namibia and South Africa.…

For The Week Junior’s third annual Nature Photo Contest, we invited readers to submit photographs they have taken of the natural world. We received a record number of entries—more than 1,900! All the images demonstrated incredible creativity, curiosity, and skill. The contest was divided into two categories: one for children ages 8 to 10 and one for ages 11 to 14. It was judged by Editor-in-Chief Andrea Barbalich, Creative Director Dean Abatemarco, Photo Editors Nataki Hewling and Lily Alt, and award-winning professional photographers Jesse Burke, Angela Ledyard, and Ami Vitale. The judges faced the difficult challenge of selecting 10 finalists in each age category, followed by a grand prize winner and two runners-up in each group. “All the submissions were so very impressive!” Ledyard said. “What an amazing range of…

Scientists have discovered a sea creature with a fun name and an unusual appearance. The Antarctic strawberry feather star (Promachocrinus fragarius) is named for its resemblance to a strawberry and has 20 tentaclesthat are up to 8 inches long. It uses its arms to propel itself through the water. The strawberry feather star is one of seven species from the cold waters around Antarctica that were recently identified. All of them were previously thought to be the same species, known as the Antarctic feather star (Promachocrinus kerguelensis) but are now known to be different types of the feather star. The creatures are crinoids, a type of marine invertebrate (animal without a backbone) that includes sea lilies and sea feathers. Crinoids have existed for more than 250 million years. Scientists recently…

The US Open tennis tournament took place from August 28 through September 10 in Queens, New York. It is one of the four most important tennis competitions in the world, known as the Grand Slams. The men’s and women’s singles finals ended with historic wins. In the women’s final on September 9, American Coco Gauff, who was seeded (ranked) sixth at the Open, beat second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, 2–6, 6–3, 6–2. It was the first Grand Slam title for Gauff, who is 19 years old. She is the youngest American to win the US Open since Serena Williams did it at age 17 in 1999 and the first American to win the tournament since 2017. Sabalenka started the final strong and won the first set, but Gauff settled…

Coach’s Name: Chris Skelton Organization: Rye Youth Soccer “Coach Chris is the best coach ever because he always keeps us going, even when we are losing. More than once we came back from being down 0–2 to take a 3–2 lead. Also, during practice he teaches us how to support one another with our strengths and let our teammates fill in our weaknesses. He always makes us play as a team, too. I’ve known him since I was 5, and I’m still marveling at how much he can motivate us.” Sam, 9, Connecticut To nominate a Coach of the Week, send your coach’s name, photo, sport, and team to hello@theweekjunior.com. Include your name, age, state, and a few reasons why your coach is great.…

Tiny Toons Looniversity (Max) This new series is a reboot of the award-winning 1990s show Tiny Toon Adventures. It follows bunnies Babs and Buster as they head to college at Acme Looniversity. They’ll make new friends and get lessons in silliness from professors that are classic Looney Tunes characters. Lang Lang Plays Disney (Disney+) When world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang performed a one-night-only concert at the Royal Albert Hall in England, it was filmed for this special. During the concert, he performs classical versions of Disney songs. Viewers will also hear about his career and love of Disney films. Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (Netflix) The series based on the hit Kung Fu Panda animated film franchise is back for a third season. This time, lovable warrior panda Po…

Why did you include a wedding in the book? I’ve been writing about this family for years, and it felt like a good way to end the series. What do you hope the books inspire? I hope kids realize that when people come together, they can get through tough times. Which character grows the most in this book? I think Laney grows the most in this book. I’ve tried to give each of the five kids equal footing in the series. Would you ever move from New York City? No, I would stay here in Harlem, but I would also love to have a place in nature with hiking paths right outside my front door. What will you miss most about the Vanderbeekers? Everything! Saying goodbye to the characters is…

Stand-up is a type of comedy in which someone performs a series of jokes in front of a live audience. Kids can create a stand-up comedy act to perform for family and friends or at a school or community talent show. Through stand-up, you get to be creative, boost your confidence, and polish your public-speaking skills. Here are some tips to help you get started. Get inspired A good first step in stand-up is watching other comedians. With an adult’s help, you can find some kid-friendly comedians on YouTube or on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. (Some family-friendly comedians to check out together might be Jim Gaffigan, Anjelah Johnson, and Preacher Lawson.) Pay attention to what they do during their routine and what kinds of jokes work. Write your…

When you’re enjoying the outdoors—whether you’re at a local park or camping in the wilderness—it’s important to minimize your impact on the environment around you. Anything you leave behind, even by accident, could be harmful to animals or plants. To reduce your impact on nature, practice the principles of “leave no trace.” That means leaving an area exactly as you found it when you arrived. Always look around to make sure you picked up everything you brought with you. This includes carrying out trash and food scraps to dispose of properly. It’s also best not to take items you find in nature. Rocks, shells, and sticks are part of the local ecosystem and should be left alone.…

Congratulations to Coco Gauff on becoming the first American teenager to win the US Open tennis tournament since 1999! The match was incredible (p18), as was the moment afterward when Gauff received her prize money. “Thank you, Billie, for fighting for this,” she said to Billie Jean King, the four-time US Open champion who refused to back down 50 years ago until male and female players earned the same amount. This week we also congratulate the grand prize winners, runners-up, and finalists in our third annual Nature Photo Contest. Narrowing down more than 1,900 fantastic entries to the images on our front and back covers and on pages 12–15 was nearly impossible. Fortunately, we had help from professional photographers Jesse Burke, Angela Ledyard, and Ami Vitale. Thank you all! And…

We’d love to see pictures you’ve taken or pictures with you in them! Have an adult email them to us at hello@theweekjunior.com, along with anything you would like us to know about what’s happening in the photo. “I saw the tomato and peach Caprese salad recipe and wanted to make it. The result was delicious!”Julia, 10, Florida “I love these magazines, and they are so fun to read. I can learn so much from them.”Ellis, 10, Louisiana “I liked the book Hold Fast because Blue Balliett is a good author. There are a lot of cliffhangers!”Susannah, 9, Vermont…

The Japanese space agency (JAXA) launched a rocket on September 7, headed for the Moon. The rocket, which took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan, carried a lunar lander called SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon). SLIM separated from the rocket after the launch and is expected to enter the Moon’s orbit within four months and land in February. Lunar spacecraft usually land within a mile or more of their target, but JAXA will try to land SLIM with “pinpoint accuracy,” within 328 feet of its target. The rocket also carried a satellite called XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission), which is a joint project of JAXA, NASA (the US space agency), and the European Space Agency. XRISM separated from the rocket and began orbiting Earth to…

A group representing nearly all the US Presidential libraries has released a statement calling for Americans to help protect the foundations of the nation’s democracy (a government in which the people choose their leaders). This is the first time in US history that these institutions have made a joint statement. What is a Presidential library? In 1955, Congress (the branch of government that makes laws) passed the Presidential Libraries Act, creating a system of libraries that are privately built but owned by the federal government and maintained by the National Archives. The libraries contain the public records created during each leader’s years in office and are typically located in a former President’s hometown. The collections are used by historians and members of the public to learn about Presidents and their…

Spain Soccer chief resigns The president of Spain’s soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, has resigned, following weeks of intense criticism after he kissed soccer player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her permission. The unwanted kiss happened as Spain celebrated winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20. More than 80 soccer players had said they would not play for the team while Rubiales remained president. Mexico City, Mexico Runners disqualified for cheating About 11,000 runners were disqualified from the Mexico City Marathon for skipping parts of the 26.2-mile race. Data from electronic trackers showed that more than one third of the approximately 30,000 runners who participated missed checkpoints along the course. Runners were also accused of using cars, public transportation, and bikes during the race. Some runners said…

Carlsbad Caverns is a national park made up of about 120 limestone caves in southeastern New Mexico. It is the longest collection of caves people can get to in North America, with more than 30 miles of underground trails that go past stunning cave formations. Above the caves is the Chihuahuan desert, which has the largest variety of cactus plants in the world. The park is an important habitat for cougars and cave swallows, and many insects, snakes, and lizards also live there. Its most famous residents, Brazilian free-tailed bats, fly out of the caves at night.…

The Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts recently welcomed a male Masai giraffe, born to parents Amari and Chad. The calf is 6 feet tall and weighs 184 pounds. Masai giraffes are endangered, and the zoo is taking part in a program to save them. ● LIFE SPAN: 10 to 15 years ● HABITAT: Savannas in Tanzania and Kenya ● DIET: Leaves, bark, twigs, flowers, and fruit ● SIZE: Up to 17 feet tall and 2,600 pounds ● FUN FACT: Masai giraffes can moo, hiss, roar, and whistle to communicate.…

A new study has found that when it comes to visual art, babies seem to like the same things adults do. The findings suggest that appreciating paintings is natural, rather than something humans learn over time. Scientists from the University of Sussex, in the UK, conducted a study using artwork by Vincent van Gogh. The Dutch painter lived in the 1800s and is famous for using bright colors, thick paint, and bold brush strokes. Study participants included 25 babies between the ages of 4 and 8 months and 25 adults ages 18 to 43. Researchers showed them 45 pairs of van Gogh’s landscape paintings on iPads. The infants were sitting on a parent’s lap and shown the paintings for five seconds at a time. The team noted which of the…

NASA, the US space agency, is inviting students in grades 6–12 to submit ideas for the 2024 TechRise Student Challenge. Winners will design, build, and conduct a flight experiment that will launch into space and gather data on Earth’s atmosphere, surface, and climate. The goal of the challenge, NASA said, is to inspire “a deeper understanding of space exploration, Earth observation, coding, electronics, and the value of test data.” Previous student experiments, which launched in 2023, included the study of solar panels in space, asteroid dust, and the concentration of microplastics in the atmosphere. The application deadline is October 20, 2023. Winning teams will receive $1,500, support from NASA scientists, and a spot on a high-altitude balloon or rocket-powered flight. Find out more at futureengineers.org/nasatechrise.…

Since July, pop and R&B star Beyoncé has been on the North American leg of her Renaissance tour. Fans have been packing stadiums to see her, and the tour is a major success. It is expected to earn more than $500 million, which is more than any of the singer’s past tours. Beyoncé, whose last name is Knowles, began her career as part of the popular group Destiny’s Child and released her first solo album in 2003. Over the years, she has had 21 singles reach the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 list, which tracks the most popular singles in the US. She also has been nominated for 88 Grammys (a top music award), the most of any female artist. Earlier this year, she won her 32nd Grammy, a…

NBA 2K24 is a new pro basketball video game. It is out now for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation platforms, Xbox systems, and PC. It is the official video game of the NBA (National Basketball Association) and WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the NBA 2K franchise. The new game celebrates the legacy of star Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant, who died in 2020. He was a five-time NBA champion, and NBA 2K24 features a section devoted to his greatest moves and moments. Although Bryant is on the cover of the game’s main edition, there is a WNBA edition that features New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu on the cover. This is only the third time a WNBA player has been on the cover…

The Lion of Mars By Jennifer L. Holm “This is an exciting and mysterious science fiction book. It takes place in the year 2091. The story focuses on Bell, who has lived on Mars his whole life in the American Colony. He is the youngest of the kids that live there, and the other kids don’t like him very much. When the adults come down with a disease, will Bell and the other kids be able to save them and their own futures?” Cameron, 13, Colorado Do you have a book to recommend? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

Mayor Good Boy In this book by Dave Scheidt and Miranda Harmon, a puppy politician helps the town while also making readers crack up. Marcus Makes a Movie Written by comedian Kevin Hart, this graphic novel follows a middle school student who decides to make his own movie. Watching him figure out how is both hilarious and inspiring. The Ice Cream Machine This book of stories by Adam Rubin includes six funny tales about the frozen treat, including one about an ice cream stand run by a penguin. Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever Get ready to giggle at short stories by 25 funny female writers. This collection, edited by author and librarian Betsy Bird, includes sidesplitting stories by Cece Bell, Shannon Hale, and Raina Telgemeier.…

Once you have completed the crossword, transfer the letters in the yellow boxes, in order, into the boxes below to get the answer to the Keyword question. ACROSS 1 Place where a bishop might meet a knight 7 Explode like a volcano 8 Highly poisonous snake with a hood 9 Stop working for a living 10 Utensil for eating a meatball 13 Number sometimes mistaken for a letter 14 Sport that takes place in a square “ring” 17 The brother of a parent 19 Thick cloud of bees or locusts 20 Sport with equipment that includes the vault and the parallel bars DOWN 1 Yell “Hooray!” for example 2 The imaginary line dividing Earth’s northern hemisphere from its southern one 3 Planet famous for its rings 4 “That hurts!” sound…

“We learned about the devastating wildfires in Hawaii and decided we wanted to do something to help. We both enjoy creating friendship bracelets and earrings as a hobby, so we sold them outside our building for the charity Maui Strong, which is part of the Hawaii Community Foundation. This charity helps those who were affected by the wildfires to rebuild. We donated more than half of our profits and were able to donate $60! It felt so great for us to take action and to support others.” Have you done something interesting or raised money for a cause you care about? Whatever you’re up to, we want to hear about it at hello@theweekjunior.com. RIDDLE OFTHE WEEK What can run all around the yard without ever getting tired? A fence…

Teacher’s Name: Mr. Jaouad School: United Nations International School “Mr. Jaouad is the most thoughtful and funny teacher! He always thinks about his students. Mr. Jaouad makes puns so bad they’re hilarious! His style of teaching makes everything clear, and he takes the time to have humorous and intelligent conversations with us. He makes sure each of us knows we are special and that we should be the best person we can be. I am so lucky to have had Mr. Jaouad as a teacher.” Elina, 11, New York Nominate your teacher for Teacher of the Week! Send your reason for the nomination, a photo of your teacher, and your school’s name and address to hello@theweekjunior.com. THE WEEK Junior IT’S YOUR TURN Email your news, views, and photos to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

President Joe Biden announced that his administration will cancel seven oil and gas drilling projects that were scheduled to take place in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge. The projects, led by private companies, would have affected more than 13 million acres of wilderness in Alaska. Deb Haaland, US secretary of the interior, said such drilling does not belong in federal areas. “Public lands belong to all Americans,” she said.…

Americans put in a tremendous amount of time helping others. According to a recent study, 60.7 million people in the US formally volunteered with community organizations from 2020 to 2021. Teens ages 16 to 17 had the highest rate of volunteering. Meanwhile, 124.7 million Americans reported that they informally helped other people by lending a hand to a neighbor or an organization in their community. Volunteering fosters connections and broadens young people’s experiences, but some people say those positive lessons are lost when kids are forced to do it. What do you think? Should schools require community service? Yes—helping never hurts The world always needs more helping hands, and students are a great resource. When they volunteer to fulfill school requirements, those hours add up for groups that desperately need…

This summer, researchers introduced bison to the Ingilor Nature Park in the Russian Arctic. The 12 plains bison were transported from Denmark as part of a project to alter the local ecosystem (group of plants and animals that affect one another). The scientists hope to re-create the ecosystem that existed in the late Pleistocene epoch, 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. During the Pleistocene, the Russian Arctic was a cold, dry grassland. Large herbivores (plant eaters), such as woolly mammoths and steppe bison, grazed on the grasses and nourished the soil with their dung. A thick underground layer of frozen soil, called permafrost, stored gases that contribute to the warming of the planet. When the epoch ended, the climate became warmer and wetter. Shrubs and trees covered the area, and…

“Why do my cat’s pupils grow bigger when they’re playing?”Georgia, 8, Colorado Melissa Bain Professor, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Pupils can change size for many reasons. There are changes in cats’ bodies when they are excited or upset that can cause their pupils to be different sizes. They often get big when there are a lot of emotions or when cats are really excited, which can include when they are playing. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine at vetmed.ucdavis.edu.…

Engineers in Belgium have designed thin, flexible, and durable solar panels for use on a variety of surfaces. Solar panels collect sunlight and convert it into energy, such as electricity and heat. But traditional solar panels come in specific sizes and shapes that limit their use. EnFoil’s ultra-thin panels are only one millimeter thick. They can be used on surfaces like the sides and roofs of trucks, pool covers, and tiled roofs. Expanded opportunities for solar power will help reduce people’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels.…

The NFL (National Football League) has kicked off its 2023 regular season. The first game was played on September 7, with the rest of the games following on September 10 and 11. The season began with the Detroit Lions beating the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, 21–20. The Chiefs led 14–7 after the first half, but early in the third quarter, the Lions returned an interception for a touchdown and tied the score. After the Chiefs retook the lead, the Lions scored again with seven minutes left in the game. The Lions defense then prevented Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes from making a final comeback. One exciting matchup on September 10 was between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Miami Dolphins. Miami won, 36–34, but there were eight…

A new National Geographic series starring award-winning British wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory is giving viewers a look at animals like never before. In Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, he visits hard-to-reach environments and follows creatures that live there. The series is now on Disney+. A 2022 series, titled Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, highlighted gatherings of wild animals. While making that show, Gregory found that the most interesting stories came from following one animal or family, he told The Week Junior. Those experiences inspired Animals Up Close. He said that by focusing on one creature, “you get invested in the character and they take you on this emotional roller coaster.” Each episode of the show takes place in a different location. While in the Patagonia region of South America,…

The Muppets Mayhem (Disney+) “This is one of my favorite new shows. The characters always make my mom and me laugh. The show is about The Muppets’ band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. They’re trying to make a hit album, and a lot of funny things happen along the way. The main character is Nora, who works for their record company. My favorite character is Animal, and my mom used to have an Animal puppet when she was my age watching The Muppet Show, so this brings up good memories for her. You’ll love the music, too. This is the one intro song I never skip!” Marlon, 8, New York Do you have a film or TV show to recommend to other kids? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

By Karina Yan Glaser (Clarion Books) This is the seventh and final book in the popular Vanderbeekers series, and it begins a few weeks after the family returns from their road trip to California. The five siblings are excited because their Aunt Penny is coming to visit, and they know their landlord Mr. B is going to ask her to marry him. Despite a few hiccups, the marriage proposal is beautiful, and Aunt Penny and Mr. B hope to get married in a few months. The family is busy planning the wedding when Laney, the youngest sibling, is diagnosed with leukemia (a type of blood cancer). Her siblings rally around her by trying to make her laugh, knitting her caps, and recruiting therapy dogs to visit her and the other…

Forever Twelve By Stacy McAnulty (Random House Books for Young Readers) Because of a curse, Abigail has been 12 years old for more than 200 years. At boarding school, she teams up with two students to solve a mystery. The chapters are told from alternating points of view. The first in The Evers series, this book will be published on October 3. Ages 8–12 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief By A.F. Steadman (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) At this novel’s magical training school, students can take a test to become a unicorn rider. Skandar wants to pass, but he’s prevented from completing the exam. Later that day, a mysterious person offers him a ride to the island where the unicorns are—and he can’t resist the offer. Ages 8–12 A Taste…

What you need: • Water bottle • Scrap paper • Pencil • Scissors • Duct tape • Ruler Instructions 1. Cut a rectangular pattern for the water bottle holder from scrap paper. The height should be a few inches shorter than your water bottle, and the width should be the bottle’s circumference plus about an inch more. Check that the size is right by rolling the pattern into a cylinder with the ends overlapping slightly. Hold it in place, and make sure the bottle can go in and out comfortably. 2. Create a duct tape sheet: Cut a strip of duct tape to the width of the pattern, and lay it down on your work surface, sticky side up. Lay more strips, sticky side up, overlapping each other until the…

The Emerald Downs racetrack in Washington typically hosts competitions for horses. But for one weekend each summer, it’s the site of the T. Rex World Championships. This year, more than 200 people dressed in inflatable dinosaur costumes and ran a 100-meter dash. It was a close finish, with two T. rexes crossing the finish line in approximately nine seconds. Boto Rex (Ocean Kim of Hawaii) won first prize, with Deno the Dino (Colton Winegar of Idaho) a close second. Ezra Moaalii of Washington won the kids’ race.…

Mia—who is 13 years old and from Virginia—told us she enjoys eating dinner at her grandparents’ house and that a favorite memory is roasting marshmallows with them in their backyard. To celebrate your grandparent or any other special older person, go to kidstheweekjunior.com/activities to print out a form (like the one at right). Fill it out, then have an adult email it to us at hello@theweekjunior.com. We’ll feature some of the responses in future issues.…

1 The first US Presidential library was created in honor of which former President? a) Herbert Hoover b) Harry Truman c) Franklin D. Roosevelt 2 Scientists identified a species of Antarctic feather star that resembles what fruit? 3 Which player is on the cover of the WNBA edition of the video game NBA2K24? a) Breanna Stewart b) Sabrina Ionescu c) A’Ja Wilson 4 True or false? Bison have been introduced into the Russian Arctic. 5 In a recent study, babies and adults were shown paintings by which Dutch artist? a) Frans Hals b) Vincent van Gogh c) Rembrandt 6 While filming the show Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, what nickname did Gregory’s team give a puma? 7 True or false? Coco Gauff is the first American teen to win the…