@ Childhood Delight Sprout begins her experience of Air! Childhood Delight Do you still play with bubbles? When washing the dishes and a bubble forms when you squirt the soap, do you laugh or smile in delight? Are you tempted to take some soapy mixture and go for a walk, leaving a trail of bubbles everywhere you go?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Brown Bobby.
Sprout shook paws with Brown Bobby the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
Navy Flower Power Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
Desert Dunes These ridges in the sands are caused by the action of the wind and are called "dunes". The effect is similar to those found under the sea, where it is the waves that form the dunes. Most windblown sand on the Earth is composed of quartz but gypsum dunes are also found.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Unigy.
Sprout shook paws with Unigy the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Unigy gave you 1 "Navy Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Serene Swift “What have you got in your rucksack, Tassie?” asked Sprout. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Sprout,” responded Tassie. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Serene Swift A lone swift soars in solitude against a backdrop of atmospheric pastel cloud.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Tassie.
Sprout shook paws with Tassie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Soap Bubble “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Sprout!” said Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my jumper?" Sprout good-naturedly took charge of Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the jumper right at the bottom. This she donned and then Sprout helped her put everything back in her rucksack. Frozen Soap Bubble A study in patience and skill! A soap bubble frozen in the cold frost.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Sprout shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Fun With Bubbles "Wind direction is given by the direction from which the wind comes," said Sprout. "That makes sense!" replied LoyaLloyd. Fun With Bubbles Wintertime is a time to play outdoors and if it is cold enough you can make some soapy mixture and blow bubbles. Watch as ice forms and races around the interior of the bubble. These are delicate and won’t last long as cracks appear letting the air out and then the bubble is gone.
While experiencing the Elements, you met LoyaLloyd.
Sprout shook paws with LoyaLloyd the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Soapy Bubbles of Fun "It says here that 'fire' is from the Old English fȳr, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vuur and German Feuer," remarked Sprout. "That's interesting!" responded Lulu. Soapy Bubbles of Fun The iridescence of a soap bubbles, which seem to contain a wealth of changing colour, stem from light striking the bubble from varied angles.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Lulu.
Sprout shook paws with Lulu the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Train In The Mist "I'm going to buy that souvenir wind spinner, Pebbles," said Sprout. "It'll be a nice colourful addition to my garden!" "That sounds like a lovely memento, Sprout!" Train In The Mist Who has dreamed of taking a train? Sitting in a swaying car—listening to the clatter of steel wheels on steel tracks. You watch the miles go by as you pass through tunnels and forests—and look down on rivers far below.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Pebbles.
Sprout shook paws with Pebbles the Lil Auk. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Bubble "Hey, this is interesting, Sprout!" declared jonny. "It says here that if the entire world’s water were fit into a 4 litre jug, the fresh water available for humans and pets would equal only about one tablespoon." Sprout fidgeted with the corner of her brochure. "I'm not sure I follow, jonny!" "It's a proportion thing, Sprout. Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for all of our needs!" Sunset Bubble The sunset is seen through the body of a bubble, slightly magnifying the setting sun.
While experiencing the Elements, you met jonny.
Sprout shook paws with jonny the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Playful Bubbles The doldrums is a wind-free area around the equator where sailing ships used to get stuck for weeks. Hence the phrase ‘in the doldrums’. Playful Bubbles Burbling, gurgling bubbles rise, tickling the toes as you play in the water.
While experiencing the Elements, you met coco.
Sprout shook paws with coco the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Glacier "Mona, I've got something called "sepia effect" on my camera. I've got a feeling it’s faulty, though. It just makes everything go all brown!” "Oh, Sprout, that's what it's supposed to do! See that exhibit over there?" Blue Glacier Over many decades a vcontinuing build-up of snow results in the presence of a large enough mass of snow for the change from snow to glacier ice to begin. The age of the oldest glacier ice in Antarctica may approach 1,000,000 years old! Glacier ice is blue because the red (long wavelengths) part of white light is absorbed by ice and the blue (short wavelengths) light is transmitted and scattered. The longer the path light travels in ice, the more blue it appears.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Mona.
Sprout shook paws with Mona the Mossy Stones Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swift in Flight "Oh, Zelda! It says in our tour guide that no one knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was destroyed in a fire in Washington in 1836!" declared Sprout. "That is ironic for sure!" responded Zelda. Swift in Flight Soaring through the grey clouds, this swift has the freedom of the sky to itself.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Zelda.
Sprout shook paws with Zelda the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ Make a Wish Puffballs "Do you know how matches came to be invented, Mungo?" queried Sprout. "No, how, Sprout?" "An English apothecary, John Walker, used a stick to stir a pot containing antimony sulphide, potassium chlorate & sulphur and some of the mixture stuck to the end of the stick. When he tried to scrape the lump, it easily caught fire and this led to the birth of friction matches. This was in 1827." Make a Wish Puffballs Golden dandelions in bloom are a lovely sight (especially for bees!). Eventually, all those beautiful flowers turn into white globes of exposed seeds that are often called puffballs. Dandelions are so success at growing because their puffballs disperse their seeds over long distances in a stiff breeze. Some dandelions don't need to wait for the wind, though. As dandelions turn to seed, perhaps you will pick them, close your eyes, make a wish, and blow the seeds into the air!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Mungo.
Sprout shook paws with Mungo the Scottie Dog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cruising Cranes "Oh, Rosie! It says in our tour guide that no one knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was destroyed in a fire in Washington in 1836!" declared Sprout. "That is ironic for sure!" responded Rosie. Cruising Cranes The crane is a graceful, elegant bird. It plays an important role in Japanese symbolism, representing positive change and associated with the New Year in various cultures. Crane symbolism focuses on the need for balance and living in harmony with others.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Rosie.
Sprout shook paws with Rosie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strawberry with Bubbly Air was considered a “pure” element, but in fact the air that’s all around us is made up of a variety of gases: primarily nitrogen and oxygen, with almost 1% argon and even smaller amounts of carbon dioxide and other elements such as krypton and helium. The composition of air is just right for life on Earth, though. Strawberry with Bubbly Imagine a ripe, luscious strawberry dropped into a tall glass of sparkling wine or champagne, imparting a subtle fruity flavour into every delicious sip!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Mimi.
Sprout shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cloud Walking Oh look ... you won a pet! Cloud Walking These clouds are so inviting, fluffy and soft. I wonder how it would feel to walk upon the clouds. Would the feet sink deep into the cloud or would your feet skim lightly across the top? Would you become tired like you do if you walk for a long time on the ground, or would you be able to walk and never tire, no matter how far you went?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Cookie.
Sprout shook paws with Cookie the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Two Heart Kites "Did you know you can start a fire with ice, Sprout?" asked Choose a name Thisisme. "How on earth do you do that?" queried Sprout. "Well, you need a disc of clear ice shaped into a lens, then use it as you would a magnifying glass to shine the sun's rays onto flammable material, such as dry grass." Two Heart Kites Two red hearts flying high are a joyful sight, and flying kites is always such a fun pastime. The day is clear, and the breeze is steady—let’s join these happy people and fly some kites of our own.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name Thisisme.
Sprout shook paws with Choose a name Thisisme the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name Thisisme and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Diving Polar Bear When it’s a hot, muggy summer day, you’ve probably heard the word “humid.” But what does that mean, exactly? Relative humidity is the amount of water that the air can hold before it rains. Humidity is usually measured in percentages, so the highest level of relative humidity—right before it rains—is 100 percent. Diving Polar Bear Polar bears are of course very good swimmers and they have excellent eyesight when underwater. A polar bear will stay in a dive underwater for as long as it can hold its breath, which will usually be about a minute but can be up to three minutes! Their fur is made of hollow hairs, which helps them stay afloat when swimming.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sir Fluffle Bottom.
Sprout shook paws with Sir Fluffle Bottom the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ On The Air “I could stay here in front of this image forever, Sprout,” said Trix. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Trix. I wouldn't be surprised if the next exhibit is even better!” said Sprout. On The Air "You're on the air!" This familiar phrase from the world of radio broadcasting—or wireless broadcasting for those of us with very long memories!—is as familiar as the iconic red sign that lights up in the studio, to remind broadcasters that anything they say will be heard by their audience, be it local or around the world.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Trix.
Sprout shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Air Bubbles "The Great Fire of London in 1666 gave rise to many changes, you know, Sprout," remarked Sapphire Rose. "Many streets were widened across London. New building regulations meant that instead of wood, brick had to be used for all houses." Air Bubbles Bubbles are fascinating, and they can teach a lot about elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and even geometry. Not just pretty spheres that float in the air when playing with soap on a warm day.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sapphire Rose.
Sprout shook paws with Sapphire Rose the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bubbles Everywhere “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Sprout!” said Heleena. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my jumper?" Sprout good-naturedly took charge of Heleena's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the jumper right at the bottom. This she donned and then Sprout helped her put everything back in her rucksack. Bubbles Everywhere Like a kid's dream of so many marbles. Whether these bubbles can be played with or put in the bottom of a fish tank, they look fun to run your hands through.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Heleena.
Sprout shook paws with Heleena the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Above It All "I'm going to buy that souvenir wind spinner, BOB," said Sprout. "It'll be a nice colourful addition to my garden!" "That sounds like a lovely memento, Sprout!" Above It All You are drifting along in a balloon high above towns, forests, and lakes. The sun is rising as mist rises from the ground. There is a sense of forever as the expanse of the sky goes on and on.
While experiencing the Elements, you met BOB.
Sprout shook paws with BOB the Bob the Blue Scaly Monster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Reflections In A Bubble "There's a fun project in our brochure on how to make a weather vane from an ice cream container lid, scissors, a marker pen, a skewer, a straw and a pin," remarked Sprout. "Cool!" responded Pinky Tuscadero. "We could make a start when we get back to our hotel tonight." Reflections In A Bubble Reflections distort the everyday, when seen through the swirling colours of a bubble, the whole becomes incredible.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Pinky Tuscadero.
Sprout shook paws with Pinky Tuscadero the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Sky Aeroplane "Wind speed is measured with a device called an anemometer. There's a project here for making an anemometer, Sprout. We could try it out tonight when we get back to the accommodation." "Goodness, jejustar! Isn't it terribly technical and scientific to do that?" queried Sprout. jejustar studied the diagram helpfully provided in the brochure. "Nah. It seems to be made of empty yoghurt cartons and stuff. We'll give it a go!" Blue Sky Aeroplane Up, up and away! Does this aeroplane carry groups of happy pets jetting off on holiday? Or perhaps businesspets going on international meetings? Whatever their destination, we wish them a safe journey!
While experiencing the Elements, you met jejustar.
Sprout shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red Arrows Daredevils When it’s a hot, muggy summer day, you’ve probably heard the word “humid.” But what does that mean, exactly? Relative humidity is the amount of water that the air can hold before it rains. Humidity is usually measured in percentages, so the highest level of relative humidity—right before it rains—is 100 percent. Red Arrows Daredevils The Red Arrows team of the British Royal Air Force carry out a heart-stopping aerobatic display here!
While experiencing the Elements, you met tails.
Sprout shook paws with tails the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Air Force Red Arrows Team As Sprout's experience of "Air" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Pine Tree, Blue, Overlay You can use this wonderful overlay as a backdrop in your art slides, or in the foreground for your pets to scamper around. Trees, glorious trees, there is always room for more trees in your life and your art.
Royal Air Force Red Arrows Team The famous Red Arrows aerobatic team provide an exciting show here in Newcastle on Tyne, England. Sprout has completed her exploration of "Air"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sunshine.
Sprout shook paws with Sunshine the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
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