Friday, March 11, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
THE WORLD OF DOLLS
THE WORLD OF DOLLS
Dolls have been a part of every child’s fantasy world for thousands of
years. It is not known when dolls were first made, but people living many
centuries ago used dolls as religious symbols before using them as toys.
Although the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans knew the art of making wax
dolls, the Germans produced wax dolls in large quantities in the 17th
century.
Every suitable material has been used for making dolls. Wood has been
very extensively used for carving dolls since earliest times. The first wooden
dolls were made in Germany. During the long cold winter months, people who
lived in the forests occupied themselves by carving wooden dolls.
Every suitable material has been used for making dolls. Wood has been
very extensively used for carving dolls since earliest times. The first wooden
dolls were made in Germany. During the long cold winter months, people who
lived in the forests occupied themselves by carving wooden dolls.
Every suitable material has been used for making dolls. Wood has been
very extensively used for carving dolls since earliest times. The first wooden
dolls were made in Germany. During the long cold winter months, people who
lived in the forests occupied themselves by carving wooden dolls.
In the beginning of the 19th century, dolls were made to
look like adult men and women, rather than children. The heads of these dolls
were made of papier-mâché, a mixture of paper pulp and glue.
In the 19th century, the most popular material that was used
for doll-making was bisque.
In many countries, cloth dolls were also very popular. Rag dolls were
also quite popular, and were stuffed with cotton, old rags and other soft
material. The eyes, nose and lips were embroidered, while the hair was made
from thread.
Mechanical dolls became very popular in the late 18th and
early 19th centuries. Some unusual dolls were manufactured—those that
nodded, smiled, or even fanned themselves gracefully.
Some more
Facts-
Sunday, March 6, 2016
IMMUNIZATION
IMMUNIZATION
A bruise or wound from rusted iron, like a rusted nail or barbed wire,
exposes you to tetanus. In order to prevent this, you must take anti-tetanus
injections immediately after you get bruised.
If you happen to travel to certain parts where malaria, typhoid and
cholera are prevalent, take proper precautions to immunize yourself. Besides
maintaining proper hygiene, by avoiding food from roadside stalls, do ensure
that you are adequately clothed to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Always
carry mosquito repellents and nets.
Immunization is the art of protecting or guarding yourself against
infectious diseases by taking precautions or preventive measures. There are
generally in the form of vaccinations and injections.
Polio drops are given regularly to children up to the age of 6 years to
prevent polio.
MMR Vaccination protects you from Mumps, Measles and Rubella.
If you happen to travel to certain parts where malaria, typhoid and
cholera are prevalent, take proper precautions to immunize yourself. Besides
maintaining proper hygiene, by avoiding food from roadside stalls, do ensure
that you are adequately clothed to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Always
carry mosquito repellents and nets.
From the age of 3 months onwards, babies are vaccinated against
dreadful diseases like diphtheria, whooping cough and tuberculosis.
If you are ever bitten by a dog, ensure that you take anti-rabies
vaccinations, even if the dog is a pet dog.
SOME MORE FACTS=
Shri Amitabh Bachchan is the brand ambassador for the
National Pulse Polio Campaign and he has received a special award from the
global charity, Rotary International, for his contribution to the cause. On
January 12, 2012, India marked the first year in history when it recorded no
new cases of polio.
MORE ABOUT SCIENCE
MORE ABOUT
SCIENCE
It is important that when a
discovery is made, it must be communicated to other scientists so that they can
use the necessary knowledge in their own research work. This way, it would lead
to a faster usage of the discovery and many people would benefit.
We generally read about
certain facts in our school books and often wonder how it can be proved.
Scientists always carry out ‘Experiments’ to prove certain things. For example,
the fact that the earth revolves around the sun, was first proved by the
astronomers before it was accepted by the general public.
‘Science’ comes from the
Latin word ‘to know’. Therefore, Science is Knowledge.
Scientists use knowledge to
discover how and why things happen. They use this knowledge to change or stop
something from happening ---- for example, certain diseases can be stopped or
even an earthquake can be prevented from happening.
There are two main areas of
science known as the branches of science. They are Physics Sciences and the
Life Sciences. Physics and Chemistry are Physical Sciences while Biology and
Medicine are Life Sciences.
Experiments by scientists
are carried out in laboratories. Sometimes, it may take many years of very hard
work and research in these laboratories before a scientist is able to solve a problem.
One of the best ways to
learn is to carry out experiments. Many simple experiments or ‘do-it-yourself’
exercises are recommended in science textbooks. These may be tried out by you
to learn facts.
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Children’s literature consists of an exciting and wide range of books,
published and written especially for young readers. In the years before
printing was invented, people ‘heard’ stories from good story-tellers, because
there were no books. They retold these stories to their young ones in the form
of lullabies, songs, nursery rhymes or ballads.
One of the first picture books for children was a textbook in Latin
called the Visible World in Pictures.
In 1697, a collection of eight stories was published for children in
France. Of these eight, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Puss in Boots, ‘The Sleeping Beauty’,
and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, were greatly loved by all.
In 1860, an English painter by the name of Edward Evans brought out children’s
books with illustrations in color. These books were known as ‘Toy Books’ as
they were a collection of nursery rhymes made for the very young.
Given blow is a list
of some of the best books which are recommended for 10-11 year old children.
Annie and the
Old One: An Indian girl tries to prevent her grandmother’s death and learns a
beautiful lesson.
The House of
Sixty Fathers: The valiant search of a small boy and his pet pig for his family in
war ravaged China.
Mrs. Frisby and
the Rats of NIMH: Rats learn to read, write and think in the course of a laboratory
experiment.
Dragonwings: A young Chinese Boy
helps his father to build a flying machine.
James and the
Giant Peach: Young readers are transported to fantasy land inside a peach, with the
hero of the story, James.
Pippi
Longstocking: the adventures of a 9-year-old girl who lives with a monkey and a
horse.
The Wind in the
Willows: A humorous tale of river life.
A Wrinkle in
Time: Three youngsters are transported to a remote planet.
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