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Amethel Parel-Sewell EDITOR/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR C. Aaron Kreader DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR

Amy Renshaw — SENIOR EDITOR

Susan Engle ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Annie Reneau ASSISTANT EDITOR

Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Kevin Agazi + Jasmine Amato « Lisa Blecker

Beth Blenz-Clucas + Solya Taj Koen » Maya Mansour Lloyd Miller + Yasmin Mirzaei - Dexter Ollis Shameem Pourostadkar » Chad Pregracke

Donna Price = Lilli Rudolph - Kate Runge

ART AND PHOTO CREDITS

Original illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted

By Lisa Blecker: Photos for pp. 7, 16; Coloring for p. 22 By Foad Ghorbani: Art for pp. 4, 9

Historical photos courtesy National Baha'i Archives, unless noted

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS By Amy Renshaw: 5, 6, 11, 14, 18

By Susan Engle: 3, 4, 12, 20, 25, 28

By Annie Reneau: 8, 9, 17, 22, 26, 27, 29 By Lisa Blecker: 7, 16

By Donna Price: 2, 10, 11, 14, 21, 24

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and unity in the Baha'i Faith, we encourage readers to use their virtues to make the world a better place. The Baha’ Faith is the second most widespread religion in the world, with over five million Baha'is. It was founded by the Prophet Baha'u'llah (“Glory of God” in Arabic) in 1863. Baha’u'llah taught that all people are part of one human family, and all religions come from one God. Baha’u'llah’s eldest son, Abdu'l-Baha, interpreted His teachings and led the Baha’i community after Baha’u'llah’s passing. Today, Baha’is work to bring love and justice to the world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

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Baha’u’llah’s Life: Mission of Peace | : ss Navvab was a noble, devoted companion.

Nur’s Nook

Let friends know how sweet they are.

Riley’s Rainforest How are surfing and self-respect similar?

We Are One

Explore and care for the place we all call home.

Radiant Stars Get to know kids who shine, like you.

Lightning & Luna: Episode 59

What secrets are hidden in the cavern?

Maya’s Mysteries Sprout some fun and grow "grass head" guys.

Treble Chef’s Music Café Light up the world with your love!

Shining Lamp: Dr. Zia Mabsoot Bagdadi

His happiness lived in his service to others.

Cosmo’s Corner A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon

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LEAPING WITH LOVE

Fox Families Working together in the wilderness

Friendship: Joyful Journey or Tough Trip? Quiz yourself on handling hard times.

Stuart & Gabriella’s Coral Reef Clean-Up

Find cool creatures and color a “rainforest of the sea.”

Stand for Justice To help the world, think big!

Have a Heart Friendships get into gear in Robotoland.

Two-Way Street Help the vehicles find their streets of virtue.

Cooking Up Fun | Try arecipe for some family unity.

Giving Around the Globe Where will your journey of helpfulness take you?

Zeke & Rhombus: Destination Friendship Tips to promote peace on your planet

Walk with Me How to walk the world with empathy

Unity in Diversity: Photo Contest Zoom into our contest and take a shot at winning.

Sincerely Sorry Try out a simple formula for forgiveness.

Take the Challenge: Love in Action Kindness is powerful—pass it on!

Love in Any Language Connect with hearts around the world.

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FRIENDS, Bs Your amazing heart beats about

100,000 times a day and pumps blood throughout your body. When

your heart beats fast with excitement or joy or love, you may even feel like it’s leaping!

The life-giving power of the heart may be why we connect it to love—one of the mightiest, most mysterious forces.

Love flows through our lives in many ways. We can love our family, friends, and even all humanity —billions of people we ve never met. We can love God and the amazing planet God created. But it's not enough just to say

we care for others—we show

our feelings through our actions. In this issue, explore the power of love. Create an origami heart. Find out how to say ‘love’ in 16 languages. Take a quiz on handling conflicts with friends. Challenge yourself to show kindness in many different ways. How will you put more love into our world today? Check out ideas with Hoshi the Robot on our new website, the Mystic Explorer, at www. brilliantstarmagazine.org.

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The life of Baha'u'llah

1817 November 12 _| Birth of Baha'u'llah in Tihran, Iran

1844 Recognizes the Bab as anew Messenger of God

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Imprisonment in the “Black Pit” of Tihran

1853-1863 Exile in Baghdad, Iraq. From 1854-1856, He goes into the mountains to pray in solitude.

1863 April22 _ Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder

of the Baha’ Faith

1863-1868 Exile in Constantinople (Istanbul), then Adrianople (Edirne), Turkey. Begins writing letters to kings and rulers in 1867, urging world unity

1868 SS Last exile, to prison- city of ‘Akka, Israel

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of Mazra‘ih and then Bahjf, outside ‘Akka

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lively girl named Asiyih Khanum

lived nearby. She was noble and

intelligent, with striking, dark blue eyes. Unlike most girls in Iran at the time, she had learned to read and write.

In 1835, when Baha'u'llah was about 18, they were married. They both came from wealthy families. A jeweler worked for six months before the wedding to prepare Asiyih Khanum’s magnificent jewelry. Even her gold buttons were set with gems. It took 40 mules to carry her possessions to her new home.

Baha’u llah gave His wife the title “Navvab,” meaning “Grace” or “Highness.” Like other wealthy, noble families, they could have enjoyed a life of luxury. But they chose a different path. They spent their time helping people in need.

In 1852, their lives were suddenly filled with danger and hardship. Because of His religion, Baha’u’llah was thrown into a cold, filthy dungeon in Tihran called the “Black Pit.” The family was forced from their home, and many of their possessions were stolen.

Navvab and her three children, who were all under nine years old, struggled to survive on their own. They worried about Baha’u’llah in the Black Pit. He had little to eat and was tortured by heavy chains, one weighing 112 pounds (51 kg).

After about four months, Baha’u’llah was released—but He was banished from Iran. Navvab sold gifts from her wedding to prepare for their travels through the mountains in the dead of winter to Baghdad, Iraq. She was pregnant with a baby, but she endured the rough journey without complaint. Only two of Baha’u'llah and Navvab’s children

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Baha’u'llah’s exiles in the Middle East covered about 3,000 miles (4,428 km).

made the trip: ‘Abdu’l-Baha and Bahiyyih Khanum. Mirza Mihdi, the youngest, wasn’t well enough to go. About seven years later, he joined his family.

In the years that followed, Navvab continued to share in Baha’u'llah’s sufferings during His exiles to what are now Turkey and Israel. She washed clothes and cooked food for her family. But more difficult than anything else for Navvab was the loss of Mirza Mihdi, who died in ‘Akka, Israel, after a fall at age 22.

In spite of many challenges, Bahtyyih Khanum said that her mother was “queenly in her dignity and loveliness, full of consideration for everybody .. . her very presence seemed to make an atmosphere of love and happiness . . .”

In 1886, Navvab died in ‘Akka, surrounded by her children and her beloved husband, Baha’u llah, to whom she had been married for about 51 years.

Baha’u’llah wrote of Navvab, “Thou didst attain unto all good, and... God hath so exalted thee, that all honor and glory circled around thee.” Baha’is from around the world pray at her resting place on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel.

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"FRIENDSHIP: Joyful gourney or Tough Trip?

“Be thou of those who foster peace. Offer thy friendship, be worthy of trust.”

t’s asunny summer day. On

your new, super fast bike, you’re

zooming down the road with your best friends. You're in the lead! Suddenly, they accidentally crash into you—yikes! You all smash to the ground.

If you're fighting with a friend, it can feel just as painful as wiping out on your bike. Messy misunder- standings can leave you feeling as flat as a blown-out tire. If a friend teases you unkindly or spreads a rumor about you, what do you do? What if your pal wants you to cheat on a test or do something else that you think is wrong?

Every friendship has a bumpy ride sometimes. But when you talk things over with patience and respect, you can get back on track.

How do you handle rough roads in a friendship? Take this quiz to find out.

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~~ You could use a map to avoid potholes. Look at the tips and pick some things to work on.

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id you know that the ¥ shape is ancient? Some The heart symbol is so well known that one meaning of

believe the earliest heart was drawn on a woolly “heart” in the Oxford English Dictionary is “to love.”

mammoth on a cave wall in Spain around 10,000 Have you ever found it difficult to say “I love you” to someone BCE! The human heart was honored as a life force in ancient you care about? Symbols can help us express ourselves without cultures, including Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese. Gradually, using words. Have fun sharing your feelings with origami art. the heart became accepted as a universal symbol of love. Make your own heart-shaped treat to give to someone sweet.

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�[Page 8]°@ RILEV’S RAINFOREST

“Send down... from the clouds of Thy mercy the rains of Thy healing...” —Baha’u’lladh

he Baha’i teachings encourage us to love everyone. Does that include yourself?

That depends. Of course you should value yourself—you’re one of God’s amazing creations! But like a surfer riding a powerful wave, it’s easy to slip into rough waters when it comes to self-love.

The Baha’i writings say that we are all “noble, lofty and beloved by God .. .” We’re unique individuals with diverse talents and abilities. A healthy way to love yourself is to be grateful for your blessings and use your skills to help others.

But another kind of self-love can be a problem. Each of us has an ego, or a sense of self- importance, that can swell up like a monster wave. Focusing too much on your own wants or accomplishments can cause you to wipe out with selfishness or pride.

So should you love yourself?

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The trick is to be humble while recognizing your noble nature. You can do this by making positive choices that honor yourself and those around you. Take good care of your body, which gives you energy to do your best. Choose friends who treat people with respect. Find your talents and use them to help improve the world. It takes steady footing to be confident, yet humble. To strive for excellence, yet help others be awesome, too. To feel good about yourself, but not let arrogance take over. The more you practice this balancing act, the better you'll be able to surf smoothly through life.

when you're resting, it works harder than

the leg muscles of a person running. Keep your heart healthy and strong with at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

Explore & Soar: Garing for Yourself

AR’ out these healthy ways to

care for yourself:

o Pray and meditate. It's like spiritual food for your soul.

om Have fun with friends and family. Bonds of love boost your spirit and help you through tough times.

cr Explore your interests. They can give you clues about how you'd like to serve the world.

o Take care of your health. Your body can do awesome things! Give it nutritious food and plenty of activity.

a Set high goals. Strive for excellence and give all that you do your best effort.

co Try new things. Let your curiosity guide you to new adventures.

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ow would you say “I love you” ina robot world? Robots are

programmed to be stronger,

faster, and even smarter than humans.

But if you ask a robot how it feels, the idea doesn’t compute.

The amazing human heart is “wired” for feelings. Just think of how many different kinds of love there are! You love your parents, friends, and neighbors in different ways. You can

even love pepperoni pizza or pistachios.

And there are lots of ways to express emotions. You might write or draw about your feelings. Maybe you show love by dancing, singing, or playing awesome music.

Whether you’re made of metal or muscles, it feels good to let others know you care. So reach out and connect—you'll get a charge out of it!

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a smile and a happy note. When you're studying for a big test, your sibling might help by being extra quiet. A good friendship is like a two-way street—the caring goes in both directions. True friends treat each other with respect and bring out the best in each other.

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have a fight or accidentally hurt each other's feelings. If that happens, make a pit stop. Cool off, and then talk about it. With honesty and understanding, you can move in a positive direction. On the journey of life, friends and family help you navigate rocky roads and have fun gliding over smooth streets. When you fill up on kindness, you'll have the fuel to reach any destination.

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Images: Stars by NASA; Pregracke by Greg Boll: city by muratart; dog by Rita Kochmarjova

“All the members of this endless universe

are linked one to another.”

In the U.S., lighting can be 14% of home electricity use. Patrol the house every morning, making sure lights you don’t

need are off for the day.

~ PROTECTING OUR PLANET

—Bahai Writings

WOW, REALLY?

It might seem odd to Earthlings, but blue stars are the hottest, and red stars are the coolest.

�[Page 12]Connect with kids around the world! How are they like you? How are they different? Each of us has a unique ve story to tell. What’s yours?

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Age: 12 | live in: California, U.S.

| want to be: An archaeologist

Virtue | admire most in people: Caring

Hobbies or sports:

Soccer and swimming

Favorite Baha’ activity: Talking about ‘Abdu’1-Baha

Favorite animal or pet: A chameleon wi se

{ Place I'd love to visit: v Australia

| like to help people by: Help[ing them] with their homework

| show my family | love them: By telling them I

love them and giving them hugs

What makes me feel loved: When people say I am caring

The most caring thing someone has done for me: My family helped me out when I broke my back, by bringing me whatever I needed, and driving me to [the] doctor...

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What makes someone a great friend:

Someone who [is] nice and kind to me when- ever I'm feeling sad [and] who will have my back no matter what

Age: 11 | live in: Georgia, U.S.

| want to be:

An orthopedic surgeon.

Virtue | admire most in people: Trustworthiness

Hobbies or sports: Taekwondo, soccer, basketball

Favorite Baha’i activities: » Going to children’s classes and help[ing

to] clean up around the community

Favorite animal or pet: Dog

Place I'd love to visit: Haifa, Israel

| like to help people by: Ma[king] a memorial flower garden...and helping] clean up the beaches

| show my family | love them: By helping them when they are in need

Age: 10

| live in: Kentucky, U.S. | want to be: Scientist

Virtue | admire most in people: Justice

Hobbies or sports: Video games, chess, cross country, archery

Favorite Baha’ activity: Celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha*

Favorite animal or pet: The komodo dragon

What makes me feel loved: Hugs

The most caring thing someone has done for me: [When they] got up

in the middle of the night to come see

me at the hospital ay Love is... . A special feeling you get when you like some- one very much with a passion, and can never bear to lose them <3

What makes someone a great friend:

Trust, loyalty, caring, and being there... no matter what

Place I’d love to visit: i. Disney World NM

| like to help people by: Volunteering to help people with what they need

| show my family | love them: By hanging out

with them & What makes me feel loved: When somebody spends time with me

The most caring thing someone has done for me: When I have been new at something... people... have always helped me get through it and learn how to do it on my own.

What makes someone a great friend:

When something bad happens and they are there for you to help you get through it

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“Ayyam-i-Ha is February 26-March 1, days of hospitality,

charity, gift giving, and preparing for the Baha’ Fast.

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Favorite Baha'i activities: their artworks

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When I was sick, my

Mom stayed home with \* me and took care of me.

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and Hawaii Favorite animal or pet:

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your eyes clearly. Please don’t send color copies, low-resolution digital images, or copyright- ) y protected images (like school portraits).

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types of food and exercise to help our bodies and minds. Our spirits grow through things like our faith, sharing our virtues, and the love of our family and friends.

Pay attention to what brings you—and those around you—strength, peace, and joy. We can all reach for the sun and grow together in unity.

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(s where on Earth everyone would like to go. Everywhere you go, there are lots of ways you can help out. J What kind of service would they like to do? In this game, tour the world and lend a hand with All around the world, people contribute their time service projects near and far—from planting trees to

and talents to helping our global family.Somespendafew working at a medical clinic. Play the game with your months or a year as a volunteer. Others build acareerof friends or family, and explore a world of service.

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“Music, sung or played, Is spiritual food for soul and heart.” —Baha’i Writings

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2. In 125 words or less, tell us about each photo: when you took it and how it shows unity in diversity.

3. ENTRIES ARE DUE BY JULY 25, 2014. Send your description and photos as high resolution digital images or as original photographic prints (no photocopies). Include your name, age, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Entries can be sent:

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3. Winning entries may be published in Brilliant Star magazine or on our website. Your written work may be edited for length. Questions? Contact us at 847.853.2354 or at brilliant@usbnc.org.

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. pure mad because | told the team you and Josh are -£ fighting? Well sorrrr-ry. But it’s true, isn’t it? Don’t be so sensitive.”

If a friend gossiped about you, would that apology help? In any friendship, there will be times when something goes wrong. A real apology can do a lot to fix the problem. When giving an apology, try these four steps to be sincere.

1) “I'm sorry for____ .” Explain exactly what you did wrong.

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each other’s mistakes, apologize for harsh words they have uttered, forgive and forget.’ ” _@ahaii Writings

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differently in the future.

4) “Will you forgive me?” If the person needs to cool down, ask to talk later.

Whether you're giving an apology or forgiving someone, a respectful tone of voice and eye contact will show you mean it. You'll repair hurt feelings and build an even stronger friendship.

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TAKE THE CHALLENGE -{ LOVE IN ACTION

ave you ever surprised someone with a gift that Kindness doesn’t only help others—it also helps wasn't expected? Do you give people compliments? —_you. If you're feeling sad or discouraged and you do At community or school events, do you look something for someone else, you'll often start to feel around for ways to help those who need a hand? better. Research shows that people who do kind deeds Random acts of kindness can change someone’s day are happier, and they may even live longer. from gloomy to glowing. Your deeds can have a powerful When you look for ways to brighten those around effect on your family, school, and community. you with love, your world can really shine. START DATE: Challenge yourself to see how many loving actions you END DATE:

can do in the next two weeks. Add some ideas of your own.

D* Write a poem for someone [* Make a snack or a cup of tea who is not feeling well. for someone in your family. [ Bring a gift to your teacher. [* Make a card to welcome a new

kid at school or a new family in your neighborhood.

[* Write down five things you're grateful for, and share them with your family.

[ Read one of your favorite books to younger kids.

[* When you see a kid at school who seems lonely or sad, go say hello.

[ If you have books or toys you no longer use, donate them to charity.

D Write a loving letter to an aunt, uncle, or grandparent, and mail it.

O Help a younger kid or sibling with his or her homework.

[ Tell a joke to make someone laugh.

[1 Smile and thank the person who serves you in a restaurant [ Give three sincere compliments or in the lunchroom at school. in one day.

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toy or game.

[ Put a loving note in a parent’s lunchbox, purse, or briefcase.

[ Ask your parents: “How can I be helpful today?”

[} Take a walk with your family. Smile and greet people you meet.

[¥ Tell a teacher what you like best about being in his or her class.

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an you imagine getting named by a Messenger of God? Zia Bagdadi was born in Beirut (now in Lebanon) in 1882. Baha’u’llah gave him his first name, meaning “light,” and added “Effendi,” a title of respect. Later, He gave Zia another joyful name.

As a child, Zia visited Baha’u'llah at Bahji, His home near ‘Akka, Israel. When Baha’u'llah asked about his health, Zia replied in Arabic, “Mabsoot,” or “I am happy.”

Baha’u'llah asked about his father. “Mabsoot,” Zia said.

“How is your mother?” Baha’u’llah asked.

“Mabsoot,” Zia said again. Baha’u’llah laughed heartily, and from then on He called Zia “Mabsoot Effendi,” or “The Happy One.”

Zia said it was “the greatest honor and privilege to see Baha’u'llah and sit at his feet many days and nights...” He held Zia’s hand as He chanted prayers “with the most charming and melodious voice .. .”

“My eyes would remain fixed on his majestic face,” he wrote. “But whenever he glanced at me with his brown, piercing, yet most affectionate eyes, then I had to turn mine away and look down on the floor.”

In 1909, Zia moved to the U.S. to study medicine and soon began his work as a doctor. He also translated into English letters from ‘Abdu’l-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, who led the Baha’i Faith after His passing. When ‘Abdu’l-Baha traveled to the U.S. in 1912, Zia Suet a Be of time with ae eae articles about the

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In 1921, Zia Bagdadi dug the first shovel of earth to celebrate the start of construction for the Baha’i House of Worship in North America.

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At a peace conference in New York, ‘Abdu’l-Baha wanted to give a Persian rug to Mr. Smiley, his host. Zia volunteered to go to ‘Abdu’l- Baha’s apartment in New York City to get it. It was at night, and no passenger train was available, so Zia hopped aboard a freight train. He arrived in the city at about 2:00 a.m., disheveled and dusty. He got the rug, then rode a train back in the early morning. He arrived just as ‘Abdu’l-Baha was saying goodbye to Mr. Smiley, who was overjoyed by the gift.

Zia was a strong supporter of race unity at a time before the U.S. had outlawed racial discrimination. When he invited an African American friend to his apartment in Chicago, his prejudiced landlord was so offended that he told Zia to move out!

Racial injustice led to violent riots in Chicago in 1919, causing 38 deaths and leaving 1,000 African American families homeless. Zia delivered food to people in these struggling neighborhoods. He also spoke about the need for race unity at Baha’i conventions around the U.S.

In the 1930s, Zia moved with his wife, Zeenat, and their daughter, Parvene, to Augusta, Georgia. He continued to practice medicine and serve the Baha’i Faith.

In April 1937, Zia passed away. Shoghi Effendi, who led the Faith after ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s passing, praised Zia’s “EXEMPLARY FAITH,” his “AUDACITY,” and his “INDEFATIGABLE EXERTION,” oe these qualities “UNFORGETTABLE.”

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Diverse languages give us a fascinating world to explore, but + feelings by smiling, offering a handshake or a hug, or giving ~~ they also make it difficult to communicate. The Baha’ Faith _ gifts. However you choose to showit, let your friends and family says that we need a universal language, which we'd alllearnin know you care. Love is a beautiful thing—in any language.

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—Jasmine Amato, age 13, Tennessee, U.S.

Editors’ Note: Jasmine, we hope you enjoy this issue. Your suggestion was part of why we focused on the theme of love!

BECAUSE THERE’S A MILE BETWEEN

2. Baby foxes (p. 2) 4. A real can do a lot to fix a problem. (p. 24)

5. Has about 10,000 species, and grows in nearly every habitat (p. 16)

10. Minnah and Colin discover that their friends are Se A 2 stars are the hottest. (p. 11)

15. When beings work together and keep open , their planets are more peaceful. (p. 21)

16. Title meaning "Grace" or “Highness” in Arabic (p. 3)

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help out. (p. 18) 18. The heart is the universal symbol for . (p. 7)

19. Kevin, Shameem, and Solya all like this sport. (pp. 12-13)

KEY: T=Top, C=Center, B=Bottom, L=Left, R=Right

Page 2: 2 at TL, 2 at TC, 4 at TR, 1 at CR, 1 at BR, 3 at BL, 4 atC

Page 9: 3 at TC, 3 at TR, 4 at CR, 3 at BR, 2 at BC, 1 at BL, 3 atC

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1) Semi — Giving Garden

2) Fire Truck — Peaceful Place

3) Racecar — Forgiving Frontage Rd. 4) Cab — Encouraging Expressway Signs: Top left — Arrivals 5) Bus — Compromise Court Top right — Departures 6) Jeep — Admiring Avenue 7

7) Bulldozer — Friendly Freeway a oe 6, B) 1, €) 2, D) 5, £) 3, 8) Garbage Truck — Positive Parkway ; 9) Dump Truck — Truthful Trail

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funnel at TL, ladle at TC, rolling pin at BL, spatula at BC, toaster at TL, tongs at CL,

whisk at TC

Page 21: 1) welcoming, 2) languages, 3) Invite, 4) share, 5) help, 6) service, 7) turns, 8) positive

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