Table of contents for Issue 364 - December 2025 in MiniMag

Welcome to our festive December issue – where ocean quests, mountain adventures and Christmas traditions from around the world fill every page with excitement. We begin with the brand-new movie SPONGEBOB: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS, inspiring us to stay brave, curious and positive – just like SpongeBob on his big journey. Then hoist the sails for “The Swashbuckling World of Pirates”. Celebrate Christmas around the world, discovering how different cultures share joy in unique ways, and enjoy festive fun with mazes, word searches and creative activities. Feeling inventive? Turn to our GAME ON! pages and learn how to create your own game with SCRATCH – your first step into the world of coding. For nature lovers, we zoom across the savannah to meet cheetahs. In EasyScience, we dive beneath the waves…

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s sleigh is loaded with gifts! Join in the festive fun by solving the Christmas wordsearch, guiding Snowman through the maze, and helping Santa climb the stairs and ladders to deliver his presents. Can you show the little snowman how to find the correct path to his Christmas gift? Wordsearch  Can you find all the hidden Christmas words in the puzzle above? Grab a pencil and start searching-circle each word as you find it. When you've found them all, give yourself a big Ho! Ho! Ho! from Santa! PARTY SKATE  SNOW  ADVENT  TREE JOY NOEL BELLS COOKIE TINSEL MITTENS ORNAMENTS WORKSHOP SNOWMAN Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with sparkling spider webs made of tinsel. According to an old legend, a spider once decorated a poor family’s…

Beneath the ocean’s surface lie stories from long ago - shipwrecks, sunken cities and objects lost in the waves. Marine archaeologists are the detectives of the deep, exploring these watery mysteries to uncover how people lived, traded and travelled hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Using technology, diving skills and careful research, they bring history back to life - one discovery at a time. Marine archaeology isn’t just about treasure hunting. It’s I about learning the secrets of the past and understanding how our ancestors shaped the world we live in today. Shipwrecks: time capsules of the sea Every sunken ship tells a story. Some were merchant ships carrying goods, others were war vessels. By studying their cargo, tools and remains, archaeologists learn about trade, technology and daily life…

If’s International Mountain Day - and Gami’s got his snow boots on! Did you know that mountains are like giant water towers? Their icy glaciers store fresh water that melts slowly and feeds rivers, farms and forests far below. Without glaciers, many people and animals would go thirsty or hungry. Let’s climb into some cool maths to see just how important these frozen treasures are! How scientists use maths to measure glaciers! Scientists who study glaciers are called glaciologists, and maths is one of their coolest tools! They use numbers, measurements and calculations to K) understand how glaciers grow, move and melt. VOLUME: By measuring a glacier’s length, width and depth, scientists can calculate its volume-just like finding the volume of a box! Formula: Volume = length x width x…

Pirates have captured our imaginations for centuries with tales of hidden treasure, ghostly ships and daring adventures on the high seas. While some pirates lived long ago, their legends still thrill us today. Grab your compass and spyglass, because we’re about to dive into the exciting world of pirates – from history and famous scallywags to modern-day piracy and spooky myths! Pirates have been around since ancient times, but the "Golden Age of Piracy" happened between the 1600s and 1700s. During this period, pirates sailed the Caribbean and beyond, plundering ships and searching for treasure. They were often skilled sailors who lived\ dangerous lives, sometimes forming pirate crews withstrict codes of conduct. From legendary ghost ships to real-life treasure hunters - set sail on an adventure through pirate history! Famous…

In the blink of an eye, the cheetah zooms across the African plains, faster than any other land animal on Earth. These sleek, spotted cats can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h, but only for short bursts. Their long, lean bodies are perfectly built for speed - making them nature’s true sprinters! Life on the open plains Cheetahs love open grasslands and savannahs where they can spot prey from far away. Most cheetahs live in Africa, though a small number of the endangered Asiatic cheetahs survive in Iran. Cubs stay with their mothers for about 18 months, learning how to stalk and chase prey before venturing out on their own. Built for speed Everything about a cheetah’s body helps it run fast. It has a small, lightweight frame, a…

Every year on 5 December, the world celebrates World Soil Day, a time to appreciate the incredible, life-giving world beneath our feet. The theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” reminds us that soil isn’t just dirt - it’s one of Earth’s most important natural resources! Soil helps grow the food we eat, provides homes for millions of tiny creatures, filters our water and even helps fight climate change. Healthy soil means healthy people, healthy food and a healthy planet. That’s why scientists, farmers and environmentalists around the world are working together to measure and monitor the condition of our soils-making sure they stay fertile, full of life and ready to support future generations. The secret life beneath our feet Beneath the surface of the ground, there’s an entire world…

No matter where or how Christmas is celebrated, the message is the same-love, kindness and togetherness. Every country adds its own special touch to the season, reminding us that the world is full of wonderful traditions. When we learn about and respect other cultures, we make the world a warmer, friendlier place for everyone. Discover how people across the globe add their own sparkle to the holiday season! GERMANY-The home of the Christmas tree The Christmas tree tradition began in Germany hundreds of years ago! Families decorate fir trees with ornaments, lights and tinsel. Children eagerly wait for Christkind, a gift-bringer who leaves presents on Christmas Eve. Christmas markets fill towns? with delicious smells of gingerbread, roasted nuts and hot chocolate. MEXICO-The fiesta of Posadas In Mexico, Christmas celebrations start…

For the first time ever, tennis stars will take to the court inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for a spectacular exhibition event called "A Racquet at the Rock." This thrilling match gives American fans the chance to watch world-class players compete up close in a fun, fast-paced showdown. It’s a brand-new indoor tennis event held at "The Rock" - the nickname for the Prudential Center, home of the New Jersey Devils hockey team. But in December, the ice comes out and a bright, blue hard court goes in! Exhibition matches like this are special because players compete for the fun of the sport, entertain the crowd, and show off their skills without the pressure of a major tournament. Tennis at its best This isn't just another tennis…