Innehållsförteckning för August 2022 från K-Zone

GET INTO 1st Spider-Man Day 6th Campfire Day and Night 7th Friendship Day 8th International Cat Day 9th Book Lovers Day 10th World Lion Day 12th World Elephant Day 13th National Science Week begins 30th Frankenstein Day SPORT 7th Bulldogs vs Cowboys in NRL 8th The 2022 Commonwealth Games ends 12th Essendon vs Port Adelaide in AFL 19th North Melbourne vs Gold Coast Suns in AFL 28th Titans vs Knights in NRL HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st K-Zoner Ange 11th Chris Hemsworth, AKA Thor Odinson 13th Sebastian Stan, AKA Bucky 16th Steve Carell, AKA Gru 16th Taika Waititi, AKA Korg 20th Andrew Garfield, AKA Spider-Man 20th David Walliams SCHOOL 1st Public holiday in NT OH AND... 15th September issue of K-Zone out in Australia (September 5 in New Zealand) CONTINUE QUIT!…

Congrats to this month’s ScreenSpace artists! You have scored a copy of SkyWake Battlefield! We Want YOU! Have you made something AMAZING on your computer, console, tablet or phone? To be in ScreenSpace, visit www.kzone.com.au and click on ‘Be in K-Zone’! Go to ‘ScreenSpace’ to submit your epic gaming screenshot, coding creation and digital artwork. Remember K-Zoners, it’s all about protecting your identity. Be a safe gamer and don’t talk to anyone online who you don’t know for real.…

CAILLEACH A powerful Celtic goddess, the Cailleach controlled the winds and winter, and even determined the length and harshness of the season! The Cailleach was also known for fighting spring, herding deer, and using her staff to freeze the ground... Brrr! SET AND HORUS Set was the Egyptian god of storms, chaos, and more. He was held responsible for strange weather events. On the flipside, Horus was the god of the sky, the sun, and good storms. Horus was also the protector of the Egyptian people. ZEUS AND JUPITER In Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of the sky and weather. The ancient god was believed to be the divine sender of thunder, lightning, rain and winds. Zeus' weapon was a lightning bolt. The Romans had a similar god called…

BAYMAX! STREAMING NOW ON DISNEY+ The inflatable, incredible healthcare companion robot, Baymax, is continuing his adventures after the events of Big Hero 6! Baymax is setting out into the big, busy city of San Fransokyo to fulfil his original programming: helping others! In these six episodes, the talented nurse robot goes on different healthcare capers and meets a bunch of extraordinary characters who need Baymax’s unique approach to healing. WATCH OUT FOR: HIRO! THE LAST BUS STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX A group of students head on a field trip to the unveiling of a famous scientist’s creation. The scientist, Monkhouse, reveals the Genie Orb, which was designed to clean up the environment and bring world peace. Unfortunately, the students find their lives are changed when the orbs become an army…

ANDREW CRANNA Andrew is an Aussie author, illustrator and teacher, living on the Central Coast, NSW. He is the creator of books like The Bloodhound Boys and The Astronaughties. As a kid, Andrew wanted to be a rock star with super powers. He never learned to sing or play an instrument, so he worked on writing and drawing. Andrew studied Primary Education at university, then travelled the world teaching, playing rugby, and illustrating. He made The Astronaughties after wondering how astronauts face their fears blasting into space – and how kid astronauts would handle space dangers! PEEK AT THE ASTRONAUGHTIES: MOON MAYHEM...…

K-Z : Hi Mjolnir! Want to hear a funny hammer joke we came up with? M: Let me guess. You nailed it? K-Z : How did you know? It’s the 60th anniversary of Thor, which means it’s also been 60 years since we first saw you! How  have you stayed so strong and shiny? M: Two eggs for breakfast daily and a sandpapering once a week. K-Z : Wow! What are some of your personal highlights from the past 60 years of heroic... hammer stuff? M: Definitely trashing Doctor Strange’s lair. Taking on Hulk surprised a lot of people too. K-Z : Thanos was also surprising, what about that? M: Oh, you mean how Cap was able to wield me? Totally! You just have to roll with it, you know?…

GANG O’ GOODIES We have collected a stack of cheat codes for you to use. Pause the game, then scroll right. Look for the ‘Enter Code’ button, and try these neat codes to score some minifig goodies. Try ‘KH7P320’ for Twi-lek Jedi Master Aayla Secura, ‘VT1LFNH’ for Togruta Jedi Master Shaak Ti, ‘T9LM1QF’ for Anakin’s mother, Shmi Skywalker, and ‘SKYSAGA’ for Rebel pilot, Temmin Wexley. BIG BADS Deck out the Dark Side with these cheat codes! Add ‘SIDIOUS’ for big-bad Darth Sidious. Try this trio for Sidious’ followers; ‘3FCPPVX’ for Grand Moff Tarkin, ‘Z55T8CQ’ for Poggle the Lesser, and ‘WBFE4GO’ for Nute Gunray. Round it out with ‘BAC1CKP’ for the deadly droid, Mister Bones, and ‘OKV7TLR’ for dangerous Dengar. CHRISTMAS CHEATS Want to add festive fun to your minifigs? For…

ZERO FUN I was excited to go to a museum with a cool zero-gravity slide. When we got there, it was closed! Mike, Qld UNLUCKY! TOY TUMBLE When I was little, I stood on top of a toy car, slipped, and hit my eyebrow on the edge of the TV stand! I went to hospital for a few hours, and now I have a white scar on my eyebrow Harley, Vic SO UNLUCKY! WORST RIDE I was riding to my local dairy on my BMX, and tried to jump a mini driveway. Instead, I flew over the handlebars and really hurt myself when I landed. I was rushed to the hospital with a concussion – it was my third concussion! Amy, NZ HEAPS UNLUCKY! SOILED SLIDE When I was playing…

1. Which power would you want? a) Talking to animals! b) Influencing the weather! c) Controlling magic goo! 2. Which game do you want to play right now? a) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild b) Fortnite c) Among Us 3. Pick an animal! a) Dragonfly b) Whale c) Rat 4. Which skill would you like to have? a) Playing an instrument. b) Singing c) Dancing 5. Pick your hero origin story! a) Building gadgets and vehicles! b) A magical videogame transfers the main character’s powers! c) Bitten by radioactive alien goo! 6. Which job do you want? a) Zookeeper b) Archaeologist c) Artist 7. What would you rather do on the weekend? a) Spend time in nature! b) Visit family! c) Craft and create! Want to check…

MARIO A balanced, capable character! High technique and shooting attributes make Mario a great pick. LUIGI Well-rounded team player, excelling at setting up great shots with a high passing attribute! ATTRIBUTES STRENGTH The character’s power level when tackling, and also their resistance to being tackled. SPEED A character’s running speed level. SHOOTING The power of a player's shot and its speed. PASSING The speed of a pass, and the range of a free pass. TECHNIQUE The shot accuracy and curve for a player. This attribute also affects dribbling the ball, the meter for the Hyper Strike, and the timing of perfect moves. BOWSER Powerful offense! Dominate the field with incred shots and fierce tackles. ROSALINA An offense powerhouse! Put goalies to the test with Rosalina’s shooting! TEAM K-ZONE AIDEEN I…

POWER OUTAGE Lightning flashes, thunder rumbles and BOOM! Power’s out. Sure, torches are fine, but imagine having Electrodes in every room. You could even read the latest issue of K-Zone by Electrode-light! WHILE CAMPING Finding electricity while camping can be tricky. Everyone needs a Pikachu to power the stove, or charge an iPad. Imagine the stories Pikachu would tell by the fire – if we understood ‘pika pika’. PET PRANKS Your purring pet is fast asleep when suddenly, a wild Pawmi appears! Your cat, mistaking this Pokémon for a rodent, springs to action The frantic feline would chase Pawmi around for hours before realising this is no ordinary game of cat and mouse! CHRISTMAS MORNING Imagine this; you’re waiting for everyone else to wake up so you can open your…

K-Z: Hello Tahlia! How does it feel to represent Australia in the first Women’s Cricket at a Commonwealth Games? T: It’s an amazing opportunity, I’m excited as it’s something I never thought I’d get to experience. K-Z: Who are you most excited to play? T: I’m most excited about our first game against India, it’s going to be a tough game! K-Z: You have played in The Ashes, One Day International, World Cup, and Big Bash League. Do you have a favourite? T: It’s hard to beat World Cups. They’re the most exciting tournaments and high-pressure games. K-Z: You’re an all-rounder! What are your bowling and batting records? T: My highest score is 172, best bowling figures are 6/24, and fastest delivery is 115km/hr. K-Z: What’s your career highlight so…

THINKING ABOUT THE NEW SEASON… I love the direction of this season. The search for Ant and Fontaine’s grandparents across the seas makes this a deeply personal story. I love the episodes focused on environmental issues and how the Nektons have all become true eco-warriors. I also love any episode with Mad Madeline and Ant together. THE CHARACTER I ENJOY WRITING THE MOST FOR THE SHOW IS… Ant. Ant is the character that is most like me. He’s as optimistic and as enthusiastic as I am, and always a joy to write. I have to give most of the credit to story editor, Phillip Dalkin, and all our fantastic writers on The Deep. WHEN WATCHING THE SHOW... Keep an eye on Jeffrey the fish at all times. He steals every…

THE MIGHTY THOR JANE FOSTER ABILITIES: Worthy of wielding Mjolnir, which grants her similar powers to Thor Odinson. These powers includes transforming her body, and granting her similar strength, speed, and endurance as her old friend. Jane also gains the power of flight and is able to summon lightning. Previously shattered, Mjolnir seems to be reconstructed, and The Mighty Thor is able to use the broken pieces in battle by willing the weapon to break apart and reform. With shards of Mjolnir flying to attack opponents, The Mighty Thor can hit more targets with charged energy. Wielding Mjolnir removes any substances that aren’t naturally found in her body, to heal and strengthen The Mighty Thor, but this ability isn’t always ideal. The powers may also be too much for a…

GAMES BY THE NUMBERS 4 Sonic games are now reimagined in Sonic Origins! Blast through the speedy fun of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD! 38 rad rides await for you to rough up in Wreckfest for Switch! Bash into the basics, then take wild rides like a Sofa Car, Harvester or Double Decker. Do some damage and have fun! 99 (as in, Clone Force 99), has dropped into LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The Bad Batch Character Pack adds epic minifigs for Hunter, Crosshair, Echo, Tech, and Wrecker! Wow!…

MAZE MANOEUVRE Make signs saying ‘Door broken’, ‘Wet paint’, and ‘Use other door’. Stick the signs on every entrance and exit, with arrows that point in every direction. The next person to try to leave will end up walking in circles, looking for a way to escape! NO HARM-ONICA, NO FOUL I got a harmonica in a Christmas cracker, so I tied it to the front of my sister’s bike. She rode it for two days before realising why it sounded so weird when she was going fast – all the air went through the harmonica so it played different notes! Hannah, NSW PARTY PLOT When someone leaves the table for a bit, bring out a cake with candles. When they return, sing ‘Happy birthday!’ to confuse your victim –…

FIRST LETTER OF YOUR FIRST NAME A = Ride your bike or scooter B = Play soccer C = Design and make an obstacle course D = Build LEGO E = Do a good deed F = Plan a prank G = Bake a delicious cake from scratch H = Draw or paint a self-portrait I = Learn a new skateboard trick J = Make a fort K = Practise your sports skills L = Change the layout of your bedroom M = Shoot hoops N = Do a puzzle O = Create a comic P = Learn magic tricks Q = Visit the library R = Make a short film S = Write a story T = Camp in your living room U = Play a game V =…

CHALLENGE CHAMPION Name: Mary Heroic feat: Her team, called '2 Frames Per Second', won the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge 2021 'Year 5-8 Playable Game in SCRATCH category'! FAST FOUR WITH MARY K-Z : Hi Mary! How did you find out about the STEM Video Game Challenge? M: Our technology teacher, David, made a school announcement. My friends (Lily, Eunice, and Scarlett) and I thought it would be fun to combine our ideas to create a game, so we decided to enter! K-Z : Can you describe your team’s game? M: Arachnophobia is a game about ‘lemon boy’ (our main protagonist) who shrinks to the size of an ant and must face his fear of spiders to return to normal size. Lemon boy must fight many different bugs to progress…

Being Australian Ninja Warrior’s Furthest Fastest last season was amazing and something I only ever dreamed of! Though it does put a target on your back… The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my time competing is to never be complacent. The second you think you have something in the bag is likely the moment your run ends! I was afraid of the head-to-head elements coming into this season. It removed a lot of room for error due to picking up the pace. In hindsight, Ninja V Ninja was my favourite. Every person competing on Australian Ninja Warrior deserves to be there; they all have talents beyond wildest belief. Personally, you can never overlook Ashlin ‘Flashlin’ Herbert as a prime competitor for this series! If I could pick anyone to run…

THE BREAKFAST CLUB ADVENTURES THE BEAST BEYOND THE FENCE MARCUS RASHFORD WITH ALEX FALASE›KOYA ILLUSTRATED BY MARTA KISSI When Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he believes it’s gone forever. After he receives an invitation to join the ‘Breakfast Club Investigators’, he gets wrapped up in an exciting adventure with new friends who want to solve the mystery – and save his football! READ IT... AFTER A MATCH! THE LOST RYU EMI WATANABE COHEN Big ryu disappeared from Japan 20 years ago, and only the smaller cousins remain. Kohei loves his ryu, Yuharu, but he remembers his grandpa, Ojiisan, looking up at a big ryu in wonder. Kohei knows this memory is impossible, but he used to dream of a grand quest to bring the big ryu…

1 THOR WAS BORN IN A CAVE IN NORWAY! 2 THOR’S VERY FIRST MARVEL COMIC APPEARANCE WAS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 IN AUGUST 1962. 3 IN THE FIRST THOR MOVIE IN 2011, YOU CAN SPOT A BILLBOARD THAT SAYS ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’. 4 THOR IS SON OF ODIN, KING OF ASGARD. 5 IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE WHY THOR’S LAST NAME IS ‘ODINSON’ - DID YOU REALISE? 6 THOR’S HAMMER, MJOLNIR, WAS FORGED IN THE HEART OF A DYING STAR. 7 MJOLNIR RETURNS TO THOR LIKE A BOOMERANG. 8 A COPY OF ‘JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY’ #83 SOLD FOR OVER $597,984 AT AN AUCTION IN APRIL! 9 THOR ALSO HAS AN AXE CALLED ‘STORMBREAKER’, WHICH HELPS HIM TO SUMMON THE BIFROST AND TELEPORT. 10 IN THE COMICS, THOR ACTUALLY HAS A…

K-Z : Hi Agnes and Ulraf! It’s a big year for Minecraft – how do you celebrate at Minecraft headquarters? A: We do have quite good parties. When we released the Buzzy Bees update, we had a huge cake that looked like the Minecraft bee. K-Z : Are Creepers allowed to attend? U: We do actually have Creepers in the office. A: We have one, but it has never exploded. K-Z : Phew! Other than parties and Creepers in the office, what’s the best thing about your job? A: Minecraft had been my favourite game for many years before I joined Mojang. It was always my dream to work on it. U: I really love the silly questions internally. We spent an hour talking about, ‘If you hit a fish…

Q What do you call a bear with no teeth? A A gummy bear! Daniel, WA Q What do you get someone who has everything? A A burglar alarm! Darius, Qld Knock knock! Who’s there? Icy! Icy who? Icy you trying not to laugh at this joke! Akira, NSW Q What do you call an ant who fights crime? A A vigilante! Simon, NSW Q Why did the student eat his homework? A The teacher called it a piece of cake! Jamie, NSW Q What do you call a dinosaur fart? A A blast from the past! Callum, NT Knock knock! Who’s there? Olive! Olive who? Olive you! Izzy, Tas Q What is brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses? A A cool coconut! Max, Vic Q What did the little corn…

SHOCKING SCIENCE WHAT YOU NEED Aluminium pie tin Wool fabric (like a sock) Styrofoam block or plate Pencil with eraser tip Thumbtack WHAT IS HAPPENING Static electricity! When negative charges (‘electrons’) in the bottom of a cloud are attracted to positive charges (‘protons’) in the ground below, lightning occurs. In this experiment, your finger is like the cloud, and the tin is like the ground! WHAT TO DO 1. Find the centre of the pie tin. Push the thumbtack up through the bottom of the tin in the centre. 2. Push the eraser end of the pencil onto the sharp end of the thumbtack. 3. Now, put the Styrofoam block on a table. Rub the block with wool, moving fast, for a few minutes. 4. Using the pencil as a…

PETER PANEL I JUST DID 80% OF YOUR JOB, AND THAT – IS THAT HOW YOU REPAY ME? THAT THING DOES NOT OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS AT ALL. GO WEB! FLY! UP, UP, AND AWAY WEB! SHAZAAM! GO! GO! GO WEB GO! TALLY HO. MY NAME’S THE HUMAN SPIDER. YOU’RE A CRIMINAL! BYE, MR. CRIMINAL! SPIDER-MAN WASN’T TRYING TO ATTACK THE CITY, HE WAS TRYING TO SAVE IT. THAT’S SLANDER. I’M GONNA THROW YOU OUT THE WINDOW NOW. Want to check your answers? Thwip over to Hi K-Zoners and the K-Zone Team! – Steven…