Thinkling - Trailseekers (March - April 2015)

In this issue

TRAILSEEKERS
We’re hitting the trail in this issue of Thinkling! Equipped with map and compass, imagination and intuition, full backpacks and empty pockets, you’ll be ready to explore the great outdoors! You’ll make and use a compass, learn the history of cartography or mapmaking, and glimpse into how we use electronic navigation. You’ll dive into the world of animals that don’t need maps on their long journeys, and marvel at the skills they do use instead.
And when you come home, full of memories and stories, be sure to write everything down, taking tips from travel writer Tarquin Hall. So grab this issue and a companion, and let’s see where your footsteps lead you this spring!
This issue of Thinkling has Google Maps coordinates marked for a couple of places on the planet that we really want to you to look at from another perspective. Be sure to try this out!

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Thinkling is an Indian magazine for the curious child. Written with a global perspective, Thinkling empowers readers aged 7+ with the freedom to explore, question, understand and enjoy our world. Each magazine is centered on a theme approached from a variety of perspectives such as art, literature, science, sports, and history. Packed with activities, ideas, helpful advice, photos, articles, stories, interviews and more, there’s never a dull moment in Thinkling!

Meet a few of our sections:

Crafterpieces – create a new masterpiece today

Green Room – discover visual and performing arts from around the world

Ink Gobbler – have a reader who wants more to sink their teeth into? A book and literature section that brings words to life

Score – on the field, court or track, we’ve got bits and bobs, kicks and lobs from the sports section

Shared Soil – explore our shared planet through our nature section

Spitfire – recipes and techniques for young chefs with rumbling tummies!

Sticky Situations – helpful advice about some of life’s most pressing questions; includes concept words for parents to continue the discussion at home

Trailquest – a new map with every issue, pack your backpack and get set to blaze a new trail

Whizz, Bang, Pop – science with a difference