Brilliant Star/Volume 48/Issue 3/Text

a a8 We. - wail a : PES Ses BANA COMPANION’ FoR vOUNGyERPLORERS=

K ad iwww.brilliantstarmagazine.org

Rt ONG Vs) ~ “Oj 53

———

if

NG Sper g Se) ,

‘en |

Ce Baltit Of [Page 0]Amethel Parel-Sewell — EDITOR/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR Amy Renshaw — SENIOR EDITOR Susan Engle ASSOCIATE EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

C. Aaron Kreader

Annie Reneau Foad Ghorbani

MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Whalen Badi Alston « Haley Berkowitz - Lisa Blecker Beth Blenz-Clucas - Frances England - Isaac Fuenmayor George Hatcher « Dara Hernandez - Miranda P. Hiraldo Andrea Hope « Anamika Khaleghian - Ava Mae Lockhart Quincy Loghmanee « Doug Marshall - Erik Nordlund Paz Parel-Sewell - Sanjay PerryCook - Layli PI Gail Radley « Dr. Stephen Scotti Tristram Stuart - Collis Tateed - Anisa Taghdiri

Donna Pri

ART AND PHOTO CREDITS

Original illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted

By Lisa Blecker: Photos for pp. 6-7, 18

By Foad Ghorbani: Art for p. 21

Historical photos courtesy National Baha'i Archives, unless noted

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS By Amy Renshaw: 8, 9, 11,14, 16, 29 By Susan Engle: 12, 21, 22, 24, 28

eau: 2, 4, 20, 25, 27, 6,18

M14, 16, 19

SUBSCRIPTION RATES AND RENEWALS To order or renew a subscription, contact Baha'i Subscriber Service: Toll-tree: 1.800.999.9019 / E-mail: subscription@usbne.org Standard U.S. rates: $18 (One year); $32 (Two years)

International airmail: $38 (One year); $8 (Two years)

Canada and Mexico: $28 (One year); $48 (Two years)

RIGHTS, PERMISSIONS, AND CLASS USE ‘Allcontent inthis magazine is copyrighted by the National Sprtual Assembly of the Band's ofthe U.S. or by individual contributors. For permission to ‘copy or translate material, contact: Rights and Permissions, Brilliant Star, 1233 Gentral St, Evanston, IL 60201. Teachers may photocopy pages in limited quantities for classroom use. “Brilliant Star” and issue date must be Present on all copies, and proper credit given to the copyright owner.

Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and uni

in the Baha'i Faith, we encourage readers to use their virtues to make the world a better place. The Baha'i 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. Bahé'u'lldh’s eldest son, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, interpreted His teachings and led the Baha'i community after Bahd’u'llah’s passing. Today, Bahd’is work to bring love and justice to the world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

»

y

Baha’u’llah’s Life: Mission of Peace Faith and patience during exile and hardship

Nur’s Nook Make a travel book of happy memories.

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 70 How is the Mirror Me app causing chaos?

Maya’s Mysteries Transform a water bottle into a wind whirler.

Riley’s Rainforest Are you a “supertaster”?

Stargazer: Collis Ta’eed Creativity and play make business fun.

Treble Chef’s Music Café Explore the world with a camera and a song.

Shining Lamp: Agnes Alexander She traveled the globe to share her faith.

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

aMAZEing ADVENTURE Grab zip lines to find your way through the trees.

(ISSN 0884-3695 [Page 1]ee

wus

\l " Sy

NEW DESTINATIONS

Brilliant Star’s Awesome New Website

New Heights Find the words and soar toward your goals.

Magical Treasures

Coding with COD1: Mystery Drawing

Follow the code to create a cool drawing.

Stuart & Gabriella: Photo Safari a3 Appreciate nature with spectacular shots.

Space Ace How was the moon created?

’s Outdoor Expedition Explore nature and draw what you see.

Everyday Adventures

How positive are you? Quiz yourself!

Come Out of Your Shell Find turtles in the desert.

Temple of Light

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE ° VOL. 48, NO. 3

Discover the gems of your talents and skills.

Say prayers for the new Baha'i Temple in Chile.

DEAR FRIENDS,

When you peer into your future, what fascinating adventures await? What exciting choices and challenges will you face?

On your life journey, you get to decide if you'll travel with joy and hope, or with negativity. When you're optimistic and inspired to go after your dreams, you can more easily find your path of service. Do you look forward to the fun that each day can bring? Are you open to trying new things? What goals would you love to achieve?

Explore these questions and more in this issue of Brilliant Star. Quiz yourself about your positive outlook and zoom through a thrilling zip line maze. Build a fun wind whirler out of an empty water bottle, and create a personal adventure book. Make a mystery drawing with COD1, our new computer coding character. And get to know Collis Ta’eed, who cofounded ; a global tech company and the website, Baha'i Blog. ‘se

No matter where your path leads, your life can

be an awesome adventure — if you see it as one. Happy travels!

LOVE. pe iLViANT SIAR

[Page 2]* ahitos://www.brilliantstarmagazine.org

Q, Brilliant Star's Awesome New Website

Brilliant Star is zooming tnrough cyberspace—and we want you to join us! Check out our new website as we share craft projects, music videos, how-to- “draw videos, ‘interactive games, and’ more. Our digital creation tool, Imagination Station, -has fun and fabulous features you won t find anywhere else. With new navigation and improved compatibility with tablets and Smaart

PAs you can explore. from anywhere. Try out this online scavenger aos to oe started!

1. Baha’‘is believe that developing virtues is a life Y 2. Andy Grammer's first collection of songs was called “The R Is Yours.”

3. Our kid blogger, Jessie, lives on a farm and is taking care of a B named Moose.

4. Brilliant Star characters Zeke and Rhombus are from planet L

5. When you click “About” you can find out how to become a Radiant Star or a youth advisor, calleda T

2 Brilliant Star % vo148,No.3 [Page 3]DETERMI

Or music practice that you forget to think about Set goals for yourself. Are your daily pursuits taking

D 0 you ever get so busy with homework, sports, that will help you become the person you want to be. life's big picture? Sometimes it’s a good idea you in the right direction?

to pause and take a broader view. What are your If some of your activities don’t fit with your flight dreams? What qualities are most important to plan, consider cutting them loose. Set a course for develop? What do you want to achieve? your destination, then step aboard and soar into

Scan the horizon for adventures and opportunities your brilliant future.

\ Ni WHAT KIND OF ;

PHOTOS VO TURTLES TAKE?

N\\ | a D\ ig

Wii

From these word fragments, connect eight pairs to : complete words that help you soar toward your future. I SHELL-FIES!

Mh fs

\ Za

ws)

3 ® Brilliant Star 3 [Page 4]The hife of Baha'u'llah

The highlighted area marks the time in which this story takes place.

1817 November 12 Birth of Baha'u'llah in Tihran, tran

1844 Recognizes the Bab as anew Messenger of God

ABi2=S= FIER 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.

Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith

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

1868 Last exile, to prison- city of ‘Akkd, Israel

ASTTE 2 SWE wa) Finally free to live in countryside homes

of Mazra‘ih and then Bahji, outside ‘Akka

Baha'u'llah passes away at Bahj/.

magine spending four months in

a filthy, pitch-dark dungeon. When

you're finally released, you learn that

you've been banished from your homeland, never to return.

That's what Baha'u'llah faced in December of 1852. He had been locked in the Siyah-Chal, or “Black Pit,” of Tihran, Persia (now Iran). There was no light, no heat, and no escape from the horrible stench. At times, a 112-pound (51 kg) chain hung around Baha'u'llah’s neck.

He had committed no crime. He was imprisoned for being a Babi, a follower of a Messenger of God called the Bab, or “Gate,” who had been executed in 1850. The Bab taught that a new era was beginning for humanity, and that another Messenger would soon bring new teachings from God.

After the Bab's execution, two angry and crazed Babis attempted to kill the shah, or king, of Iran. An ineffective weapon was used, but the shah was wounded. Baha'u'llah denounced their terrible act of violence. Still, He was swept up in a wave of severe persecutions directed at the entire Babt community.

Baha'u'llah was ill and exhausted when He was freed, but He had to leave Tran in a month's time. It was the dead of winter, and a month wasn't long enough to recover and prepare. His wife,

Navwvab, sold the few valuables she had to pay for supplies.

On January 12, 1853, Baha'u'llah set out for Baghdad, in what is now Iraq, with His family and two officials. His eldest son, ‘Abbas (later known as

A view of Tihran, Iran, where Baha’u'lldh suffered imprisonment for His faith in 1852.

‘Abdu'l-Baha) was eight years old, and His daughter, Bahtyyih, was six. The young- est, Mirza Mihdi, wasn't well enough to make the journey safely, so he stayed behind with family. He joined his parents some years later.

Today, you can drive the 545 miles (877 km) from Tihran to Baghdad in about eight hours or fly in one hour. But at that time, traveling by mule and on foot, the trip took three months!

The exiles trekked through snowy mountains with little protection from the bitter temperatures. ‘Abbas got frostbite. “The cold is so intense that one cannot even speak,” Baha'u'llah wrote, “and ice and snow so abundant that it is impossible to move.”

Fortunately, Baha'u'llah was treated with. kindness everywhere He stopped along the way. People offered Him gifts, which He gently refused. In the village of Karand, Iran, the governor greeted Him with reverence.

4 Brilliant Star % vo1.48,No.3

Photo credit: Effie Baker, c.1930; Photos © Baha'i International Community [Page 5]As the travelers reached the border of Iraq, they rented an orchard as a place of rest. In that tranquil spot, spring flowers bloomed, water babbled in the brooks, and birds sang sweetly for the weary exiles. Baha'u'llah told the group that everything His enemies had planned had come to nothing.

Indeed, Baha'u'llah's influence was unstoppable. He later announced in Baghdad that He was the Messenger of God that the Bab had foretold. Today, . followers of His teachings of peace live in virtually Baha’u'llah’s body was laid to rest in 1892 near ‘Akka, Israel, a every country in the world. holy place of pilgrimage for Baha'is from around the world.

Find words related to the story. hook up, down, backward, forward, and diagonally.

BAGHDAD JGoOUxX TH FZSOAZSE conDmONs U RV S NIATNUOMP ODF COURAGE G6 AEGARUOCBKREGE ai I Y K V P ZI#HGX IZ+H OR OEM MES S$ EN GERNNAOCB JOURNEY V NDF ARBAGHODAOD HU KINDNESS UR YPCEEBMLNLU JO wots 7 UM NELODNALEMNOHP ORCHARD WOBdIdI#HRUCRSVLCH PEACE C J WX IZA EN ES KAY F REVERENCE FK ENA RHITGODS HRA sill, BIAMN KC TZN ENUH GTI TIHRAN I PRACWRCMCIOEP D TRAVEL AY YRQHOELM S WN EGG witch Xx VUGG6CHS DUHWNOR

voL.48,N0.3 % Brilliant Star 5 [Page 6]“tis now easy to travel to any land, to associate and exchange views with its peoples. . _

hether you take a bike, boat, plane, or train,

you expand your universe when you travel.

As you see new places and people, and try different things, you discover more about yourself

and others. On your journeys near and far, bring your creativ- ity and make a travel book. When you record events

with words, photos, drawings, and mementos, you'll

—‘Abdu'l-Baha

Make 9 Book OF Adventures

appreciate your experiences even more. Savoring positive memories can also boost happiness.

Your book can remind you of details you might otherwise forget-like how a sunset looked, the smell of a campfire, or the taste of food you've had for the first time. Include the date for each entry and collect souvenirs like ticket stubs, maps, or nature items. It’s

a fun way to preserve your amazing moments.

TM MAKING MY BOOK ON THE FLY!

1 Cutoff

bottom of S|

2 Folesch’og

in half so short ends meet.

Youll Need

+ four paper + hole punch lunch bags " + five thin 11" +s es (27.9 cm) ribbons an + decorative papers apler + tacky glue

piece of thick paper «

equal to width of matters bag x 1%" (3.2. cm)

+ ruler

+ stickers or stamps

Photos or postcards
small souvenirs

3 Optional: On the open end of the pages, draw a wavy line or other decorative edge.

Cut along line through all layers.

6 Brilliant Star # voL43,No.3 [Page 7]4 To form book, stack bags evenly along folded sides.

Staple along folded edge, for binding. 8 Glue spine BD around 5 Glue decorative stapled edge 4 paper to front of book. and back of book.

9 Decorate pages with colorful paper, stickers, stamps, or markers. Add photos, postcards, drawings, or text, and put small souvenirs inside pockets. 6 Create a bookmark by punching a hole in top =

right corner of thick paper. Knot three ribbons to hole. You'll insert ribbons into pages as needed.

7 For book spine, draw lines %2" (1.3 cm) from both 10 Puncha hole in center of front and back cover's long edges of thick paper. Fold up along lines. open end. Knot a ribbon to each hole and tie ribbons r) together, for closure.

<=

VOL. 48,N0.3 %& Brilliant Star 7 [Page 8]id a @

sy oral sari Responsible pois taty Necklac Ring Ston

8 Brilliant Star % vo1.48,No.3 ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 [Page 9]Hi, it's COD1! Use these commands: So “L F7” Continue

Check out my Te i

f L= Turn left means: Turn .. without new drawing R= Turn i ight left, move breaking program. For F__ = Move forward__squares forward 7 the line.

each step in the _ squares.

code, draw along

the lines in the

grid (not through When you get to the end, you'll have drawn the middle of something that can lead to adventure!

the boxes).

id you know that coding computers takes creativity and imagination? Like a painter or a sculptor, a coder envisions something that doesn’t exist, plans carefully, and takes steps to make it appear.

Computers are vital to lots of arts. Graphic designers and illustrators use apps to create cool magazines, comics, and books. Computers conjure amazing animations and special effects for movies and video games. Musicians use them to write songs or soundtracks for films.

Try out my fun art program. Use your pencil to follow each step in the code, and you'll draw a shape that can unlock adventure!

I did a mini grid as an example. F3 >L>F5>R>F2>R>F2>R>F2

START

FI>L>FI1 R>FB>R FI>L>F2 L>FI>R F3 >R>F4 L>FI>L FI>R>F3 L>F7>R F2>R>F2 R>F2>L F5>L>F3 R>FI>L FI>L>F4 R>FB>R FI>L>F2 L>FI>R F3>R>FI1 R>FIO>R F2>L>F4 L>F2>R F10 > €ND

START

arr —— 1 . EXTRA\EUN!) Create your own design on graph paper. Then write down the code and challenge your friends to draw it.

voL.48,N0.3 % Brilliant Star 9 [Page 10]STUART & GABRIELLA: PHOTO SAFARI

H ey there! Gabriella here, with my friend Stuart. Pack your camera and your curiosity—we're heading out for a photo safari! When we're on an adventure, | hunt for great photos. | look for interesting colors of light, cool patterns, and good moments. | look at one thing from different angles and distances to find the best shot. Sometimes | fly to the top of a mountain or tree for a spectacular view.

Taking photos helps us pay closer attention to Earth’s awe-inspiring wonders. | feel a thrill of discovery when | capture a good image, and | can’t wait to share it. Unscramble the clues below to identify my latest photos.

VAESEL:

CBRE: , YELTERTEU:

a5 Photos inorder: ynitap,EpicStockMetia, Eduardo Rivero, Mr. Sutipon Yakham, 10 Brilliant Star % vol 48.No.s Jorge Salcedo, Richard A McMillin, elnavegante, ala, goran cakmazovic [Page 11]> Vo 4,” wee

EXPioRE AND PROTECT THE EARTH AnD ITs CREATURES

EARTH-SAVING TIP WOW, REALLY?

Over one-third of food in the world is discarded, while / about 800 million people worldwide ~ ae Bee Ads suffer from severe e.) How do hummingbirds, bees, 7 Hy S malnutrition. butterflies, and bats help your FS family stay healthy? They're pollinators—they travel among PROTECTING OUR PLANET flowers and spread pollen, a powdery substance that helps plants create seeds. Over 75% of flowering plants need pollinators, and much of our food depends on them, such as apples, pumpkins, and tomatoes. But pollinators are threatened by pesticides, habitat loss, and

climate change. We can help by growing native plants that provide pollinators with food.

hE lL WH A Re nT CG,

Images: Bee by Menno Schaefer, heart by Sashatigar, Tristram Stuart by Erik Nordlund, a TH camels by Dmitry Birin, big cats by Stuart G Porter VOL 48, NO. 3 Brilliant Star 11 [Page 12]Connect with kids around the world! How are they like you? How are they different? Each of us has a unique story to tell. What’s yours?

y a ae

Age: 12 llive in: New Jersey, U.S. | want to be: Architect

This career interests me because: Iam good in math,

graphic arts, and I love to use my imagination. I would like to design a Baha'i... Temple and build it! I would also like to design comfort- able and affordable homes for people with housing needs.

Places I'd love to visit: Baha'i World Center and the Shrine of Baha’u'llah

Virtue | admire most: Humbleness

Hobbies or sports: Tumbling, basketball, and swimming

Favorite animal Cheetah

Favorite Baha’i activity: Junior Youth Program

A hero or role model: My parents, because they inspire me to be myself...

An exciting adventure or trip: Going to the moon

If | could travel anywhere to be of service, I'd go:

Where people don’t have a lot of opportu- nities like Ido, andI would teach them about [the] Baha’i Faith, how to have fun being spiritual through [the arts]...

rt

| live in: California, U.S.

Age: 13

| want to be: A computer coder »*

This career interests me because:

Computer logic comes very easy to me.

Virtue | admire most: Caring

Hobbies or sports: Gymnastics, acting, dancing, and singing

Favorite Baha'i activities: Jr. youth programs, going to Feast,* and helping to teach children’s classes Favorite animal:

Ilike small dogs, espe- cially ... Pomeranian. Places I'd love to visit:

Hawaii, Bahamas, and Canada

Age: 12

| live in: Georgia, U.S.

| want to be: Amovie director

This career interests me because:

You can make a movie about anything you want!

a

New things I'd like to learn: [To play] guitar and be in a movie

Virtue | admire most: Happiness

Favorite Baha’/ activities: Service projects

An exciting adventure

or trip:

Going to... the Baha'i House of Worship in Chile

New things I'd like to learn: Play popular songs on the piano and become a better gymnast

If | could travel anywhere to be of service, I'd go:

To Bosch Baha’i School and be a counselor

A hero or role model: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, because she has over- come so much to achieve her dream.

A hero or role model Anyone who wants to

make the world a better place Places I'd love to visit:

Los Angeles and Chicago *

| like to help people by: Any type of fundraisers!

An exciting adventure or trip:

Going to the Garden of Ridvan

If | could travel anywhere to be of service, I'd go:

To Haiti and play with all the children there and make them feel special. ‘Abdu’l-Baha wants us to make everyone feel happy.

Three things | would bring on an adventure:

My phone, a multi- language dictionary, and my idea book

12

Brilliant Star *

VOL. 48,NO.3

'{ community gathering with consultation, and fellowship. [Page 13]Age: 11 »¥

I live in: California, U.S.

| want to be: Field biologist

This career interests me because: Ilove nature.

If | could be famous for one thing: Finding a new species

Virtue | admire most: Kindness

Hobbies or sports: Fishing, soccer, swimming, baseball, climbing trees

Favorite Baha’/ activities: Children’s class, Ayyam-i-Ha™

An exciting adventure

or trip:

Visiting all the continents and catching a fish at each one

Age: 10 | live in: Washington, U.S.

| want to be: Acarpenter

This career interests me because: My dad is a carpenter.

Virtue | admire most: Peacefulness

Hobbies or sports: I [do] Irish dance and play basketball.

Favorite Baha’ activity: Children’s classes

If | could travel anywhere to be of service, I'd go

To Brazil and teach children’s classes

Favorite animals and pets: Elephants and dogs

Place I'd love to visit: Nepal

| like to help people by: Making them laugh

A hero or role model: My Uncle Kayhan, a field biologist/college professor

New things I'd like to learn: Snowboarding, track and field

If | could travel anywhere to be of service, I'd go:

Help make fish ponds in Africa for protein

Three things | would bring on an adventure: Camera, tent, fishing pole

| like to help people by: Doing service for them, like picking up garbage

A favorite book or song: My favorite thing to read is Brilliant Star, and my favorite song is “Buon Appetito” by Red Grammer.

A hero or role model: My mom

An exciting adventure or trip: Going to Antarctica

New things I'd like to learn: How to slam dunk

Ayyém-i-Hé is February 25-28 in 2017, days of hospitality,

charity, gift giving, and preparing for the Band Fast

x4

“God has crowned you with honor and in your hearts has He set a radiant star; verily the light thereof shall brighten the whole world!”

Age: 10

| live in: United Arab Emirates

| want to be: An artist or a scientist

These careers interest me because:

Tlove bright colors and astronomy.

—

An exciting adventure or trip:

Rafting off [of] a >s waterfall while

doing a flip

Virtues | admire most: Joyfulness and creativity

Hobbies:

. If | could travel anywhere to Art and music

be of service, I'd go: To China and help

Favorite Baha’i activity: people learn English >

Children’s classes

New things I'd like to learn:

How to be a children’s x class teacher and how

to play more musical instruments

Favorite animal: The panda

Place I'd love to visit: Toronto, Canada

I like to help people by: Teaching them about the Baha’i Faith

A hero or role model: ‘Abdu’l-Baha

Three things | would bring on an adventure:

A prayer book, a map, and a journal to write my experience

1. If you're age 7-14, go to www. brilliantstarmagazine.org. From the top menu, choose “Discover.” Then click “Become a Radiant Star or Trailblazer,” and fill out the form. Or e-mail us at brilliant@usbnc.org. Include your name, age, birth date, mailing address, and phone number.

x

2. When it’s your turn to shine, we'll send you questions and a form for you and your parents to sign. BB

3. Answer the questions and send them to us with the signed form, along with at least two good- quality, close-up photographs of your smiling face. Photos should be in sharp focus and show your eyes clearly. Please don’t send color copies, low-resolution digital images, or copyright- protected images (like school portraits).

V0L.48,N0.3 & Brilliant Star 13 [Page 14]LIGHTNING & LUNA

——

MANSION OF MIKKORS

FFICIAS SAY |

1 Ol THOUSANDS AROUND? THE THE CAUSE IS.

INJURIES UE TO DISTRACTED [a ME MIREOE

GLOBE HAVE SERIOUS

PILOTS AND DRIVER: M|

PEOPLE OF

_| THE ERASERS MUST BE BEHIND THIS! ZAPPO, GIVE US AN UPDATE.

INTERNET TRAFFIC, LSEE SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES FOR ITS ORIGIN.

470

[ SCOPE OUT THE HOTSPOT SITES IN YOUR COUNTRIES.

LIGHTNING AND LUNA,

THE MOST SIGNALS, ARE IN THE U.S.!

. es COLIN! MINNA! WANNA HELP US WITH AREAL MIKKOR ME INSSION?

STAY OUT OF SIGHT.

FOR a SURE. fd

THERE’ S OUR HOTSPOT.

LATER... | WOW! 1S ] [THERE’S A... WEIRD MOAT Twig APP Cou? BRING Down] | WITHA] || [THAT T? | |_AROUND THE BULDINE. PEOPLE CET DISTRACTED . AMOAT? JUST LIKE IN THE GAME!

HEY, MINNAH! SHOOT SOME

HUH? OH, SURE. I PICTURES FROM CAN’T STOP THIS

GANNE! I WISH T HAD THEIR SUPERPOWER }} TO RESIST IT.

AND ACRAZY NNOUNT ee OF ELECTRIC ACTIVITY.

WATCH OUT/ \N THE GAME, WE MOAT IS FILLED WITH ACIP!

14 Brilliant Star % voL48,No.3 [Page 15]WOW! THIS PLACE |S JUST LUKE THE GAME!

WHY DIDN'T YOU | FAaINIa7i L} MENTION THE: YOU DIDN'T FLYING ACIP? LISTEN!

- a '

ON THE ZOOR! ig PUSHING IT.

iE INSIVE LEVEL 1 OF THE LAIR .

LET THEM PLAY. AN iN TF

\} THEY WON'T N\ SURVIVE, ANYWAY.

a A = ‘ << MY EVES! My UNIFORM [2 ee ; 4 y LoaKs 6007!

OH NO! 6uys, You BT To-

V0L.48,N0.3 & Brilliant Star 15 [Page 16]ASHA SPACE SCIENTIST

Our universe is full of mysteries, and some of the most mind-boggling are in space. Curious kids asked questions, and we sent them to two Baha’iscientists who work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Have questions about space? Send them to brilliant@usbne.org (with your name and age).

Why is the moon necessary for Earth to function properly? —Isaac, age 14

Hi, Isaac,

You mostly notice the moon as the brightest object a in the sky at night. Another effect of the unison that a see every dayis the tides inthe ocean. Tides neni as moon’s (and the sun’s) gravity raises and lowers the “ 7 level. Because scientists believe that the moon was ome from the Earth by a collision billions of years ago, ne only theorize what the Earth would be like without it. me believe that without the moon’s gravity, the rotation ‘ Earth would be much different than today. A day wou!

less than 12 hours long, and the four ea of the an would be very different, because ue moon s gravity also affects the tilt of the Earth’s rotation axis.

—Steve

H A

Sy g S S §

E N E

Dr. Sally Ride (1951-2012) became the first American woman in space in 1983. She cowrote seven books for kids and encouraged study of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. She went to space on the space shuttle called:

Scientists believe that the moon was created by a celestial body colliding with Earth

billions of years ago. This is an art

ist’s depicti of the collision. sa)

16 Brilliant Star % voL48,No.3

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 [Page 17]Why does the sun look like it’s going into the ocean? — Quincy, age 6

Hi, Quincy,

Earth is shaped like a ball, and it spins all the way around once every 24 hours. You and | are stuck to one spot on the ball, and we ride along with the surface as it spins. The Sunis also ball- shaped, and shines like

a giant light bulb, 93 mil- lion miles (150 million km) away. One side of the Earth is facing the Sun, and one side is facing away. The side facing the Sun experiences daytime, and the side facing away is in a shadow we call night. Remember, though, that the Earth is always spinning! To us, stuck to one point on the surface, that spin makes it look like the Sun moves across the sky. When we move from day to night, the Sun disappears behind the part of the Earth that is between us and the Sun. If we're standing on a western coast like California, that makes it look like the Sun goes into the ocean. But it’s just an illusion; the horizon where the ocean meets the sky is only three miles away. The Sun is 31 million times farther.

— George

The sun is 93 million miles (150 million km) away from Earth. Its gravity holds the solar system together.

About 95% of the atmosphere on Mars is made of this

substance, which is also common on Earth: Map S

+.

B) Oxygen E) Nitrogen C) Carbon F) Cocoa dioxide powder

8 S N A) Argon D) Ice < NS

STEVE SCOTTI is a research engineer at NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia, U.S. He works to develop lighter, stronger materials and structures for aircraft and spacecraft. Watching the first astronaut launched into space inspired his interest in space exploration. He enjoys sharing his enthusiasm about science

and space with kids.

GEORGE HATCHER is an avionics engineer at the Kennedy Space Center

in Florida, U.S. He works on electrical systems of uncrewed rockets. He

also studies planetary science at the University of Central Florida. Working for NASA is a dream come true for George. He’s aspired to be an astronaut since he was three. He’s one of 100 finalists in the Mars One Project, which aims to create a human settlement on Mars.

Images: NASA/JPL-Caltech, Laurie Schaerer

V0L.48,N0.3 & Brilliant Star 17 [Page 18]esta Se

\'T ake from this world only to the measure of your 75] |

ile aa —Bahd’u'llah ‘te | {=

a

ot TRANSFORM | YOUR TRASH

I’M CHANGING TRASH INTO TREASURE!

ew gadgets, clothes, and toys can be great, N but they can be expensive, too. And how they're made can have a negative impact on our environment, such as pollution from factories. That's why I love finding fun ways to make my own cool stuff by upcycling. ) Upcycling is taking an item that would end up in a

landfill, and transforming it into something new. With upcycling, there’s very little waste or pollution. Like the time I made a wallet by taping together candy wrappers. Or when I made pillows out of my old jeans. Have fun being creative with your own upcycling adventures. Try out the cool project below to turn plastic water bottles into colorful decorations!

ety

BOTTLE WIND WHIRLER

ae MAKE YOUR OWN WATER

You'll Need: Empty plastic water bottle (individual size) ¢ colorful permanent markers scissors * two 1" (2.5 cm) straight pins © clear tape © 24" (61 cm) string

1 Remove label and cap from bottle. Let bottle dry completely. Cut off bottom of bottle.

4

(

=

==,

Starting from bottom, cut 7 around bottle at an angle

to form a spiral shape that’s about 1" (2.5 cm) thick

and stops at bottle’s shoulder. Avoid cutting above pins or touching their sharp points.

r 5 A Tape pins together where 2 Color bottle with markers. they overlap. Thread string F through bottleneck, around taped nM pins, and knot ends together to ay ~ make a loop. B Hang your wind

5 — whirler from a tree branch and

[a watch it bounce and twirl!

3 Carefully stick a pin through each side of bottle, just below = its neck. Pe 18 Brilliant Star # voL43,No.3 [Page 19]__

Wouldn't it be awesome to discover an untouched forest or lake, and potoaraphy, waturalists drew search for new species of aren ohn James Audubon is CI Malai ‘aooos for his watercolors of North = aN Pack i American bir ds. What are You wost Wine your pencils and go om your own creative nature expedition. excited to draw in nature? a observation, patience, and practice, you'll discover cool things! Ne . d . Something with a fun v Bird or pattern colorful insect 4

|

Beautiful | | plant, flower, or tree “A.

EE { How many of these can you find? Bigandbeautiful: a} O Boulder won:

Something I’ve never noticed before

Creatures: bro veto CD Animal tracks wing things: CD Constellation >| ‘. D Ant O Acorn ea o mriftwood OBird O Berry Di Giant free O Bird's nest 4 Evergreen tree Moon ; Ghee oO a . ne ol shape O Feather 5 ve Di Rockina co O Frog ushroom W; Horse O Pinecone ur wonders:

J ,

Di Rabbit 4 homed 5 _ D Squirrel eed pod Olan ina fun shape O Wildflowers Sr, . Or river Or snow

vol.48,No.3 % Brilliant Star 19 [Page 20]“Send down... from the clouds of Thy mercy the rains of Thy healing...”

Truth about Taste Buds

ave you ever wondered

why you enjoy some

foods, but not others? Taste, smell, and texture all contribute to what makes a food appealing to us or not. And those tastes are identified by your thousands of taste buds — tiny sensors, mostly on your tongue, that transmit taste to your brain.

About 15-25% of people are

“supertasters,” who can have up to twice as many taste buds as the average person. When you're young, new taste buds are made as old ones are destroyed. But as

you grow older, fewer are remade.

By the time you're an older adult, you may have about half of the taste buds you were born with! But that’s only part of the story. The foods you're exposed to help shape some preferences.

Curiosity Canopy

For example, kids in cultures that eat a lot of chili peppers get used to spicy food from an early age. You can also acquire a taste for foods you don’t currently like. Scientists say it can take trying a food 10-15 times to start liking it. Why would you want to do that? Since different foods provide different nutrients, eating a variety of foods is healthy. It’s also fun to be adventurous and try new things. Sometimes preparing food in a different way can surprise you. For example, blend spinach with eggs before cooking to make “green eggs.” Or try a healthy recipe for brownies using black beans and no flour.

Take a chance on your changing tastes. Once in a while, try a few bites of a food you don’t think you like. You never know—you might find a new favorite!

Dd: you know? Mexico has a long history with the avocado (aguacate in Spanish). Archaeologists found evidence of avocados being eaten there almost 10,000

years ago, and Mexico is still the fruit's largest producer. Today, avocados are enjoyed all over the world and even used to protect or moisturize people's skin and hair.

20 Brilliant Star # voL43,No.3

—Baha’u’llah Explore & Soar:

Amazing Avocados By Andrea Hope

a Re yet soft, an avocado is a fruit of contrast. Its thick, bumpy skin inspired a fun nickname— “alligator pears." On the inside, the fruit is smooth and full of vitamins, making it healthy and tasty. While you may have already tried avocado in guacamole, here are a few other ideas for adding avocado to your meals.

¢ Use mashed avocado as a substitute for butter when making your favorite pancakes or muffins.

Mix avocado and yogurt to make a dip for raw vegetables.

¢ Throw some avocado into a fruit smoothie for an extra creamy texture.

Avocados by MK photograp65 and viennetta [Page 21]Everyday Adventures

“The power of thought is dependent on its manifestation in deeds.” —‘Abdu’l-Baha hen you get ready each day, does your brain game to play. Going for a walk? Snap a photo of each say “Ho-hum” or “Yippee”? You can add fun bird or creature you see, and try to identify them and energy to life by thinking positively about when you get back home. everything you do. Put your positive thoughts into action. Plan at

Are you dragging yourself down the hall to break- _ least one everyday adventure, and share it with your fast? What if you danced instead? Planning to hang friends and family. You'll brighten your outlook and out with a friend and not do much? Invent a new add joy to the world around you.

How adventurous are you? Answer the questions and add up your points.

I cheer for my friends at their I try new foods, even if I don’t sporting events and other think I'll like them. activities they enjoy. Often = 3 Sometimes = 2 © Rarely =1

Often = 3 » Sometimes = 2 Rarely =1 I say hi to new kids at school or

, C) I like to check out events in in the neighborhood and try to my community, such as parades, get to know them better. festivals, or concerts. Often = 3 © Sometimes = 2 © Rarely =1

. Often = 3 ¢ Sometimes = 2 « Rarely=1 @ I like to learn new sports or a I tell jokes and make funny

skills and practice until my abilities improve. Often = 3 ¢ Sometimes = 2 « Rarely =1

comments to cheer my friends and family. Often = 3 © Sometimes = 2 © Rarely =1 e I focus on being grateful for the good things in my life, even if I have challenges. Often = 3 « Sometimes = 2 « Rarely =1

@ I find ways to add fun to routine tasks, like dancing down the hall instead of walking.

e@ I like to secretly do kind deeds to help someone else. I enjoy visiting new places I Often = 3 » Sometimes = 2 « Rarely=1 haven't yet seen.

Often = 3 » Sometimes = 2 « Rarely =1 I like to discover fun new facts,

like finding out that jellyfish will @ I like to dream about cool places eat peanut butter. I want to travel to someday. Often = 3 « Sometimes = 2 « Rarely =1 Often = 3 e Sometimes = 2 « Rarely=1

MY SCORE

voL.48,N0.3 % Brilliant Star a1 [Page 22]STARGAZER

Collis Ta‘eed

hen you think about your job in the future, do you

imagine fun things like a Ping-Pong table and a

basketball hoop? At Collis Ta'eed's company, Envato, having fun is serious business. Collis says, “It's not important to sit on your chair from 9:00 to 5:00. It's much more... about the results you produce.”

Collis earned a degree in math and science at University of Technology Sydney. After college, he realized he was passionate about website design, so he taught himself those skills. In 2006, he, his wife, Cyan, and a friend started Envato. It's an online marketplace where people buy things like websites, logos, and videos to use in projects. The company has grown from a few people in a garage to a sunny office with 180 employees. In 2014, it was named “Australia's Coolest Tech Company." Collis and his family live in Melbourne, Australia, and they love having adventures around the world.

Q: What's your favorite childhood memory?

A: Probably playing with my dogs ... At about age three, | moved

to Papua New Guinea, and we Collis (at left in blue

always had a lot of dogs... shirt) went to Hong

maybe 10 or 11 dogs over Kong for a vacation

the years... | loved playing with his family when

with them. has was about seven years old.

Q: What was your most challenging experience as a kid, and how did you handle it? Q: Tell us about the company you and your wife started, Envato.

A: Making some friends was very A: It is...a marketplace, like an eBay, but the things that people sell are challenging. | changed school, things you use for website-type projects . .. So imagine PowerPoint and... making new friends templates, or a business card template where the buyer just buys that when you've left all your old thing and then fills in the information . . . There's 50,000 people who are friends behind was a very selling, and then two million people who are buying .. . There's all kind of difficult kind of adjustment... 1 stuff, like websites . . . animation or videos, stock photography, music . . . dealt with it [by] just trying | get to see [my wife] in the office every day ... It's great. | don't to be friendly... know that it would work for everybody, but it really works for us... At

the end of the day, we'll often recount various things, and we both really understand everything that's going on.

22

Brilliant Star % vo1.48,No.3 [Page 23]Questions and

Q: Envato won a 2014 award for being the coolest tech company. What makes it cool?

A: We try to run the business with values ... based on... Baha'i values... We try to make ethical decisions . . .

We do a lot of flexibility... It doesn't really matter if you're in the office. It doesn't even really matter if you're in the country ... So we have a lot of our employees go work in other countries for a few months at a time.

Q: How do you think technology will change in the next five years?

A: Augmented reality .. . So a bit like Pokémon Go .. . The idea that you're doing something in the physical world, but there's elements of your digital worlds. When you look at your phones and see a picture of the world around you, you're seeing extra things that aren't there. | think that's a very interesting, new part of the future.

cod

Left: Collis and his wife, Cyan, live in Melbourne, Australia. Right: In the Envato office in Melbourne, Collis talks to one of the strategy analysts about future plans for the company.

What inspired you to cofound the website Baha'i Blog?

A friend of mine, Naysan, who also grew up in Papua New Guinea, was

very excited to create... [and] to do something which we felt was a really high-standard Baha'i publication, but also one that was very much geared towards Baha'is...

Our goals are... to produce more global content .. . We try to reflect as much diversity and perspectives as possible. And so with things like Studio Sessions, which are recording the musicians, we've been trying to go to as many countries as possible to record as many types of music. . . Our goal is really just to try to broaden as much as possible and to get more Baha'is blogging, and to get more Baha'is making music and making art.

Some people think today's kids and youth are too focused on

smartphones, tablets, and social media. What advice do you have for kids about using this technology?

| think that smartphones, media, and tablets . . . are just part of life

today ... | think in life, everything and anything should be taken in moderation and balance . . . Smartphones are great and tablets are great. They open up all sorts of opportunities. Should you use them exclusively? Maybe not. Go out and see the world.

If you had one wish for Brilliant Star's readers, what would it be?

To have a full life, to experience a lot, to see the world, to meet lots of people, but also to . . . experience good things, bad things, and just have a very rich life. | feel like this life, while not the be-all end-all, is still a very meaningful one, and having a full life gives a person the opportunity to develop... their virtues, and to form . .. who they are.

Photos by Devika Bilimoria and Josh Janssen

voL.48,N0.3 % Brilliant Star

[Page 24]Uf Ze fo Ay 7 THE AWESOME PARK NEXT TO OUR MUSIC CAFE IS SO MUCH FUN TO EXPLORE! MY YOUTH GROUP WENT THERE ON A NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT.

TL FOUND A HEART-SHAPED STONE, A CUTE FROG, A TURTLE, A HAWK, ANZ FIVE KINDS OF TREES. WHILE WE HUNTE!

7, WE SANG THIS SONG.

ALL THINGS I FOUND By Frances England

a oa u : iat PY See eres | —_ = SSS SS SS

take my came-ra and my note- book on a walk with me_ Explore eve-ry cor ner,eve-ry_cu-ri-o- si-ty

6 “4 je

Out in the world I won-der do you see the pat-terns that I see? Sha-dow of a chain-link fence on the side-walk Jump o-ver it with me. 10 bet ct 1 12.3. Ge Gt i =—_ = lf — —— Gilt aes z (= Se See Jump o-ver it with me. Jump o-ver it with me. Chorus: All the things I found All the things I found When I Qe = SS Sl i é al

muiidia dae Bink cameo odkdh gto doiedte came) Tete To verse 3 |

Verse 2 Verse 3 | see new things appear where they didn’t used to be | collect the rocks and the bottle caps | find along the way | take notes and compare, a record for me to keep The handwritten notes and the grocery lists people | know this neighborhood like the back of my own hand thought they'd thrown away | pay attention. | listen closely to Well | listen to the conversations of the people walkin’ by Her sights and her sounds (3x) One by one they tell the story of Chorus Aneighborhood comin’ alive (3x) Break Chorus

“If you meet those of different race and color from yourself, do not mistrust them and withdraw yourself into your shell of conventionality, but rather be glad and show them kindness.” —‘Abdu’l-Baha

\ box turtle basks in the hot sun along a lake in embarrassing. It’s natural to feel shy sometimes. But if A the Mexican desert. Suddenly, a noisy hiker you close yourself off, you miss out on getting to know ) approaches. The startled turtle pulls its head, interesting people. And they miss out on getting to know tail, and legs into its protective shell. you, too. Do you ever want to hide like a turtle? When you take a chance and tackle your fears, you Meeting new people can be scary. Youmay wantto —_ might be surprised at how much fun you have. As you be friendly, but you might feel awkward. Maybe you're make friends with people from the desert to the ocean, afraid they won't like you, or that you'll say something you may find you don’t need your tough shell after all. {XY 2

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 vOL.48,N0.3 x Brilliant Star 25 [Page 26]{ who served humanity with

A Baha’

By Gail Radley

nher youth, Agnes Alexander believed she was “extremely timid,” but through faith and determination, she became a great adventurer.

She was the youngest of five, born in Honolulu in 1875. Agnes felt happiest with cats and horses. She worried that, unlike her grandparents, who had moved to Hawaii to teach their religion, Christianity hadn't stirred her heart. She left Hawaii (which wasn't yet a state) to attend college in the U.S.

After traveling to the U.S. and Europe with friends in 1900, her life changed. In Italy, Agnes met a Bahai, Charlotte Dixon, who was joyful after visiting the Bahai leader, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, in Israel. Hearing about the Baha’ Faith brought a spiritual awakening. It “came to me that it was the Truth,” Agnes said.

Agnes traveled to Paris, staying three months to leam from the Baha'is there. Then ‘Abdu'l-Baha wrote her, "Be ... a divine bird, proceed to thy native country...”

In December 1901, when she was 26, she returned to Honolulu, realizing, “I was... the first Baha’i to touch that soil... God raised me up to carry His Message to these islands." Despite disapproval from her family, Agnes shared her new religion with. others. Soon there was a Baha’i group.

When Agnes's parents died in 1913, she left Hawaii to visit North America. Then Abdul-Baha wrote that “Divine confirmations,” would come by turning “toward Japan.”

Agnes Alexander traveled to Japan in 1914. She helped to share the Baha’i teachings there for over 30 years.

In 1914, World War I began. Agnes was headed to Japan, and her ship sailed at night without lights to avoid being seen by nearby warships. She became one of the first two Bahaiis living in Japan. In Tokyo, she learned Esperanto, a world language. She also learned Braille, a script for the blind. They helped her teach the Bahai Faith. In six trips to Japan, she served there around 32 years and spoke in many cities.

One day, while praying, Agnes related, “like a flash of light, a great joy filled my heart ... |would go to Korea and take His Message." In 1920, over a month's time, she spoke with. community leaders and to audiences of up to 900 in Korea.

In 1923, Agnes was in Japan when a catastrophic earthquake struck. Huge waves flooded the land and fires raged. About 140,000 people died. Many more were left homeless, including Agnes. She traveled to Korea, China, the Philippines, the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

In 1957, Agnes was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God.* She was also elected to the nine- member group leading the Baha'is of North East Asia and served six years.

Whether journeying through China by donkey- cart in winter, facing multitudes in Korea, or slipping past warships, Agnes changed her timidity to courage. No wonder that when she left this earth in 1971 at age 95, the Universal House of Justice called her a “shining example.”

26 Brilliant Star # voL43,No.3

[Page 27]hen you're in a place of worship, how do you fits with the local culture and natural setting. = Peaceful? Grateful? Closer to God? In most The newest temple is near Santiago, Chile, in the communities, Baha’is meet in homes or centers. foothills of the Andes Mountains. Like all Baha’ But there are also Baha’i Houses of Worship around the temples, it will be surrounded by nine gardens. world—places of meditation and prayer for people of all faiths. Someday, a Baha'i House of Worship will stand in

Eight Baha'i Houses of Worship have been built. Along every community, offering tranquil spots to connect with a dome and nine sides, each has a unique designthat —_ with our Creator.

Find eight letters and use them to complete a Baha’i prayer in English. Then learn the prayer in Spanish.

_otect me, f iOh Dios! Guiame, protégeme

0Go__!Gui_e me, —

ma_e o_ me a ——ining lam_— haz de mi una lampara brillante

an_ a ——illiant —ta_. ¥ una estrella resplandeciente.

T_ou a_t t_e Mig_ty an— TU eres el Fuerte y

owe _ul. —‘Abdu’l-Baha el Poderoso. —‘Abdu'l-Bahé

voL.48,N0.3 % Brilliant Star

27 [Page 28]7 ea

ey § WHY DON’T YOU PACK A SUITCASE WHEN YOU TRAVEL? a J

a TALREADY HAVE A TRUNKS ig

COSMO'S COR

is transforming an item that would end up ina landfill into something new. (p. 18)

4. The newest Baha'i House of Worship has been built in . (p. 27)

5. At Collis Ta’eed’s company, Envato, having is serious business. (p. 22)

2. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are all . (p.11) sides. (p. 27) 6. The moon affects the in the ocean. (p. 16)

- (p.6)

10.A envisions something, plans carefully, and takes steps to make it appear. (p. 9)

3. All Baha’i Temples have a dome and

7. The song Treble Chef shares encourages us to explore every . (p. 24)

9. Plan at least one everyday your friends and family. (p. 21)

12. Taking helps us pay closer attention to Earth’s awe-inspiring wonders. (p. 10)

. (p. 20) . (pp. 12-13)

8. You expand your universe when you

, and share it with

11. Agnes Alexander was one of the first two Baha'is to live in . (p. 26)

12. We all have talents and skills, like mysterious waiting to be released. (p. 8)

13. Aguacate is Spanish for

14. Miranda and Sanjay like to play

FROM OUR MAILBOX

ANSWERS

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

Brilliantstarmagazine.org is a website that will uplift many, many youth and children through beautiful and inspiring songs and articles . . . It's a safe, creative place to explore, with drawing videos and game ideas that are fun and active. While listening to "Unite" and “Invincible,” | got goosebumps all

Page 3: 1) Commitment, 2) Determination, Page 16: Challenger 3) Excellence, 4) Innovation, 5) Leadership, 6) Organization, 7) Perseverance, 8) Reliability Page 17: C) Carbon dioxide

Page 8: Amulet at BC, Bracelet at TL, Coin Page 25: 1 at TL, 1 at TC, 3 at CR, 4 at BR, at BL, Jewel at CL, Key at CR, Locket at TR, 2atBC, 2at Bl, 4at CL, 4atC Necklace at CR, Ring at BC, Stone at CL

Page 27: Bat TL, S at TR, H at CR, P at BR,

, . Page 10 (left right): Dragonfly, ocean «and Rat BL, Fat CL, D at C. “0 God! over. They're both moving songs that | waves, toucan, hedgehog, leaves, jellyfish, Guide me, protect me, make of me a shining instantly loved. iceberg forest, buttery lamp and a bilan star. Thou atthe Mighty

and the Powerful.”

—Dara H., age 13, Dominican Republic Page 11: Dubai, African Lions

28 Brilliant Star % vol48,No.3 [Page 29]t feels great to zip into action! There are lots of ways you

can reach new heights of service and help your community. Maybe you'll create art for a neighborhood gathering, make treats for a fundraiser, or share your skills with others.

When you rise to a challenge, it can be tough. You may feel

ADVENTURE

nervous or worried about failing. But like a trusty helmet and safety harness, your family and friends can assist with your adventures. Praying for guidance can also keep you on track.

The next time you have a chance to soar in service, take a leap. Then enjoy an exhilarating ride!

[Page 30]“He urges you to make up your minds to do great, great deeds...

The condition of the world is steadily growing worse, and your generation

must provide the saints [and] heroes . . . of future years. With

dedication and will power you can rise to great heights!”

—Baha’i Writings

Brilliant Star yy Y

Spirit of Adventure - + July/August 2016

AN AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF THE UNITED STATES