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[Page 0]Amethel Parel-Sewell — EDITOR/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Amy Renshaw SENIOR ce Baha’u’llah’s Life: Mission of Peace Heidi Parsons ASSOCIATE EDITOR Teamwork brightened a difficult journey. Katie Bishop ASSISTANT EDITOR Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lisa Blecker ARTIST & WRITER

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Darcy Greenwood WRITER : 7 4 A A

Dr. Stephen Scotti STEM EDUCATION ADVISOR =a J Create nine-pointed stars with our cool art app.

MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Milo Bishop + Kunal Cederquist - Adayna Fozdar Amelia Ghorbani- Minal Ismoilova « Sofia Lazarevic Sage Lindsley + Dr. Jessica Durham Macholz Tesina Mato « Diya Mukhopadhyaya

Laura Normoyle » Adib Omara + Yusef Rana

Leon Roshan - Jolene Saeian

We Are One Explore and care for the place we all call home.

9 5 Dr. Kooroush Saeian « Colby Schmidt Maya's Mysteries

David Smith - Barbara Talley « Kiyon Zebarjadi Try a fun paper cup experiment.

ART AND PHOTO CREDITS

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BY Katie Bishops Photos on p12 1 4 8 thas CIATED SLX) Historical photos courtesy National Baha'i Archives, unless noted Surprise visitors for Bridget and Baxter!

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS

By Amy Renshaw: 2, 11,14, 20

By Heidi Parsons: 1, 6, 16, 22, 28

By Katie Bishop: 1, 4, 12, 13, 25, 26, 29 By Lisa Blecker: 2, 8,10

By Donna Price: 6, 10,

By Darcy Greenwood:

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles

as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace 2 8 Coen Garmen

and unity in the Baha'i Faith, we encourage readers .

doernticertimn tom ofiocm Ha ictompib. A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon 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 Bahd'u'llah (“Glory 2 9 A-MAZE-ing ADVENTURE

God” in Arabic) in 1863. Bahé'u'llah taught that i" : : Ga noi inten STD a Resilience can help you think outside the box. all people are part of one human family, and all

religions come from one God. Bahd\u'llah's eldest son, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, interpreted His teachings and led the Baha'i community after Baha'u'lldh’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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My Inner Gems Explore the treasures inside you.

3 Squeeze Away Stress! 2 Have a ball with tips for tackling tension.

A 6 What Do You Say? “® How do you show someone you care?

Puffling Patrol 7 Join the search for baffled baby puffins.

PAWS-itive Pets Animals help us in so many ways!

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3 Quiz: How Do You Handle a Tough Climb? Do you keep going when the path gets rocky?

1 9 ONE-derful Try this math trick to add fun to your day.

Space Ace

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DEAR FRIENDA,

Did you know that a teenager invented Braille—the system

of reading and writing for people who are blind? Or that some birds can fly for almost a year before touching ground? And ketchup used to be sold as medicine!

Whether you're curious about animals, history, space, or health, life is full

of cool things to learn about. The skills and interests you develop today can help you and your communities for

a lifetime.

In this issue, explore your strengths and refresh your love of learning. Do an experiment with Maya on the magic of teamwork. Practice using compassion in tough situations. Try a cool trick to unlock your math superpowers. Make a nine-pointed star with our new Imagination Station 2 app. And get to know Barbara Talley, a poet and author who speaks about achieving goals.

One of the best ways to learn is through action. Howwill you use your skills to lift up your community and the world?

LONE, BRILIANT STAR [Page 2]My Inner Gems

“Ye are My treasury, for in you | have treasured the pearls of My mysteries and the gems of My knowledge.” —Baha’u'llah

magine you're on a treasure hunt. While you explore, you're Treasure hunting takes time and effort. You'll dig through

seeking the gems inside you—unique qualities you can some dirt and rocks to get to the good stuff. Thinking about

polish and share with the world. As you try out different what brings you joy and energy can help you find a clear path. activities, learn about new interests, and visit cool places, you The more you look, the more likely you are to uncover your may discover some of those gems. own brilliant gems and make them shine!

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My favorite part of the day: My strongest virtues or qualities:

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Something that fills me with awe and wonder: A place I'd love to visit:

Three things I’m thankful for: What always makes me laugh:

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Sy) play. But when stress gets out of hand, it’s important to when you're upset can boost focus and ease tension.” find some support. Fortunately, there are healthy tools Getting a grip on stress can put some bounce in your that can help—like stress balls! mood, health, and creativity. Check out these tips to help

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with books, games, and snacks to keep everyone happy. Or you might skip the driving and get there faster on a plane. When you travel today, you have a lot of options for how to get there and what to do along the way. But that wasn't always the case.

In 1863, Baha'u'llah was unfairly exiled from Baghdad (now in Iraq) to Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). At that time and place, there weren't planes, cars, or even trains. People traveled on foot or on a horse or mule. Or they could ride in a howdah, which had two large seats on either side of a mule. One person rode in each seat to balance the weight across the animal's back, and they jostled along with each slow step.

For 110 days, Baha'u'llah and His friends and family crossed mountains, valleys, and woodlands. It got so hot that they often had to rest during the day and travel at night through intense darkness. But the companions cooperated and used their skills to take care of each other. Some tended to the animals. Others cooked meals. A few rode ahead each day to find food and supplies.

One man named Jinab-i-Munib was happy to help. Though he had once lived in comfort, he gladly walked the entire way for up to 30 miles (48 km) each day. His charm and grace cheered his friends. Baha'u'llah's eldest son, ‘Abdu'l-Baha,

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Before leaving Baghdad, Baha'u'lldh stayed in a garden on the banks of the Tigris River. He received visitors and announced that He was a Messenger of God.

who was 19 years old at the time, said, “He was a close companion of mine on that journey. There were nights when. we would walk, one to either side of the howdah of Baha'u'llah, and the joy we had defies description."

Jinab-i-Muntb also had a beautiful singing voice. On long stretches of empty road, he sang for hours to ease everyone's boredom and lift their spirits.

After arriving in Constantinople, Baha'u'llah asked Jinab-i-Munib to use his voice in another way. Baha'is were often attacked for their beliefs, so talking about the Faith was dangerous. Recognizing Jinab-i-Munib’s wisdom and devotion, Baha'u'llah asked him to go to Persia (now Iran) to share His teachings.

After a time in Persia, Jinab-i-Muntb was happy to retum and live near Baha'u'llah again. When Baha'u'llah was exiled to ‘Akka (now in Israel) in 1868, Jinab-i-Munib was severely ill, but he

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begged to go along. He passed away before reaching ‘Akka. Baha'u'llah said the souls in the next world rushed to meet his spirit with love.

The memory of Jinab-i-Munib's uplifting joy and insight stayed with the Baha'is on their journey. In ‘Akka, Baha'u'llah and His followers faced harsh difficulties. But after nine years, He was able to move to the peaceful countryside at last. For the rest of His life, He enjoyed the beauty of nature as His teachings began to spread around the globe.

Compared to the crowded streets

of ‘Aka, the quiet calm of the gardens at Mazra‘ih was a great source of joy for Baha'u'llah.

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’m super excited! | flew by Dr. Scotti’s creative lab computer language called JavaScript. When he got today. He shared how he used his science skills to stumped by challenges, he consulted with others or create a new art app, Imagination Station 2. Itignited found helpful videos online. Some of Brilliant Star’s my firefly family’s creativity! We made the coolest art- readers (of many cultures and ages) tried the program work with its stamps, clip art, text, and drawing tools. to be sure it’s user friendly and doesn’t have pesky bugs. Dr. Scotti is Brilliant Star's STEM Education Advisor, That means errors, not my fellow flies—whew! and he worked with the team to develop this program. When he showed me the Super Symmetry tool, it really With lots of perseverance, he found new ways to use a litme up. | had fun making 9-pointed stars, and you can, too!

In the Super Symmetry toolbox, move Symmetry slider to 9 to give your drawing 9 sides. Move Opacity slider to make lines more or less transparent. Move Width slider to change line thickness.

On the homepage at brilliantstarmagazine.org, click the 9-pointed star labeled NEW Imagination Station 2."

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select a tool to open its toolbox.

You have lots of fun color options. Click Auto Color button to turn onacool rainbow effect, or turn

(You can drag Auto Color off to pick your own toolboxes to colors. In the Colors toolbox, another spot on select a square with a solid

the screen.) color. Or choose a new color by Open Colors and clicking anywhere on the color Super Symmetry. wheel. Move button along slider

to change brightness. [Page 9](5) For 9-pointed stars, select button to turn Guides on. Solid lines show 9 sections of canvas, each divided by a dotted line. Put cursor on solid line, then click and drag diagonally to nearest dotted line. Like magic, your lines appear in all 9 sections! Lift cursor to draw new lines. Change line lengths, widths, or colors. Make (7) Choose a font in the Text tool to squiggles or shapes. Have fun experimenting! add a message. Use Clip Art tool for premade images or to load your own image. Add Stamps and make them any color. Play with Spray, Paint, and Glitter options in Paint toolbox. Floodfill will color in closed outlines or background with solid color or gradient (several colors).

© Use the Select tool (the arrow) to scale, move, rotate, or recolor a portion of your design.

(6) Select Undo to undo most recent action. Redo will (9) Save your art with Save/Open tool. A JSON file lets restore most recent Undo. Use Eraser to wipe out you open your design to continue later. JPEG and part of your work. For a blank canvas, select Clear PNG create image files. Select Print to print art for (be aware, this option can’t be undone). cards, invitations, or anything you can imagine!

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[Page 10]PAWS-itive Pets

“To blessed animals the utmost kindness must be shown, the more the better. Tenderness

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lift your mood and help you shed some stress. Petting

I your pet a fur-ever friend? Hanging out with pets may

them can reduce your blood pressure, which is good for your heart. And pet owners often get great exercise—such as by walking a dog or riding a horse.

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conversation with someone new when there’s a friendly

pet to break the ice.

When you're kind to people and pets, it’s paws-ome

for everyone!

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Match each creature to its description.

1 We may be cute and fluffy, but we're descendants of dinosaurs and can run up to 9 mph (14 kph).

5 We symbolize friendship, strength, health, and perseverance. We're tough and can live 200 years!

2 Throughout history, we've helped people travel, plow fields, haul goods, and

share language and culture.

6 To protect food from rodents, we've traveled with Vikings and other sailors since ancient days.

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3 Welove to socialize, and when we're excited, we “popcorn’—jump into the air with a little twist.

7 The most popular pet on

Earth, we've been friends to humans for more than 12,000 years.

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4 We're the “ships of the desert,” adapted to travel in extreme heat with very little water.

8 We've been gentle South American pets for 6,000 years. We're prized for our woolly coats.

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they can leak toxic chemicals into our lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. water and soil. Some batteries can catch fire, She strives to make it safer and less costly to releasing pollution into the air. To save resources, recycle them. She finds her work “rewarding, use rechargeable batteries whenever possible, and not only to see the impact it has in my own learn about battery recycling options in your area. life, but also on a global scale.”

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was best. It crushed the mood in class. We decided to work in teams for the science fair, too. To rebuild teamwork, our teacher gave everyone paper Afterward, our whole class will go out for ice cream! Try cups and asked us to find a way to stand on them. We our teamwork activity and see how it lifts you up.

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2. Arrange 5-10 cups on the floor. Put

square of sturdy cardboard on top. 4, Does adding a second layer of

cardboard change how many cups you need? What happens if you use fewer or more cups?

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“To try, to persevere, is to ensure ultimate and complete victory.” —Baha’i Writings

he path to your goals can be as adventurous as a make you wonder if you're headed in the right direction. mountain expedition! So grab your backpack, boots, Like any good mountaineer, you can prepare to handle water, and other important gear. Be sure to pack challenges. Write down or draw your goals to help you plenty of perseverance, too—the ability to keep trying when — remember what you're aiming for. Ask friends and family for it gets tough. Life’s journeys rarely go exactly as planned. tips on dealing with obstacles. Fuel your body with healthy Whether you're trying a new sport, starting an art food, water, and sleep. And rely on prayer to guide you. With class, or building a robot, learning is almost never a straight steady effort, you'll reach the peak, and you might be amazed path. Your trails may have rocky stretches and twists that at how far you've come.

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Favorite Baha’ activities Any activity that meets in Foundation Hall [at the Baha’i House of Worship] because of the special feeling there!

A hero or role model Wangari Maathai, because of her positive impact on the environment in Kenya

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My favorite way to help my family:

Cleaning and organizing the house

Important skills for a happy healthy life:

To know how to know what you want, not what other people want; to know how to serve others, because without service, we'd all be in a sorry state; and to have self-respect, because you are the only person you truly have control over.

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Yusef R. Age: 13 live in: California, U.S.

| want to be: Amarine biologist

This career interests me because:

Ilove aquatic animals and want to learn more about them.

Virtue | admire most: Courage

Favorite Baha’i activity: Children’s classes

Important skills for a happy, healthy life: Being able to cope with

stress. Reading the writings.

Exercising during the week.

A goal I've achieved: Memorizing the Tablet of Ahmad.” | said small parts and eventually learned the whole thing.

Colby S.

Age: 10 llive in: Ohio, U.S. | want to be: An engineer

This career interests me because

like building things, and | like machinery.

Virtue | admire most: Friendship

Hobbies or sports: Skiing, swimming, cyclocross

What helps me focus:

I think about things more related to what | need to be working on.

Place I'd love to visit:

Brazil WY My favorite way to

help my family: Help make dinner

Anew skill 'd love to learn: Rollerblading

What helps me deal with stress or negativity: Listening to calming music

What helps me focus: Playing sports outside

A big challenge | faced: Ihad to take a big math test. | studied with my parents.

Favorite Baha’i activity: Children’s class

A hero or role model: My parents

Aplace I'd love to visit: San Francisco, because llike cable cars

My favorite way to help

my family:

like to make breakfast for my family. | especially like to make oven pancake.

A goal I’ve achieved: Learning to type. | achieved it by practicing.

What helps me deal with stress or negativity:

I bury myself in pillows because it makes me feel compressed.

A big challenge | faced: Learning to do hockey stops when skiing. | practiced really hard.

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Age: 9 Ilive in: Turkey | want to be: Teacher

This career interests me because Ican help kids.

Virtues | admire most: Honesty, loyalty

Hobbies or sports: Dancing. | like break- dancing—it’s very cool.

Favorite Baha’i activity: Children’s class

A place I'd love to visit:

China, [especially] Guangzhou, because | grew up there {until | was] 6 years old.

A favorite food:

Chinese food, especially Gong Bao Ji Ding [chicken with nuts] and Fan Qie Chao Dan tomato fried with eggs]

Kunal C.

Age: 10 Ilive in: Texas, U.S. | want to be: Scientist

This career interests

me because:

Science is cool, and you get to do cool stuff. I'd like to build robots. I like artificial intelligence.

Virtue | admire most: Kindness

Hobbies or sports:

llike video games, playing with LEGO bricks and toy cars, reading, and coding.

Favorite Baha'i activity: Decorating for holy days

Favorite animal or pet: Ihave two pet guinea pigs, Lily and Snowball.

A place I'd love to visit: Outer space

My favorite way to help my family: Through prayers

Important skills for a happy, healthy life: Prayer, exercise, healthy food

A goal I’ve achieved: [Learning to] draw Japanese-style anime

Anew skilll’d love to learn: Gymnastics

What helps me deal with stress or negativity:

Prayer and Mom’s love (hugs, talking with her)

A goal I’ve achieved:

Building a giant pirate ship in

Minecraft... thought about

how to build it step by step. |

started from the bottom and worked my way up. | had to

make a plan.

Anew skilll'd love to learn: Coding in Python [a programming language]

What helps me deal with stress or negativity:

Staying in my room * and doing nothing

• Feastis a Bahé'i community gathering with prayers, consultation, and fellowship

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DiyaM. Age: 11 I live in: Illinois, U.S.

| want to be: Biomedical engineer, pediatrician, or meteorologist

This career interests

me because:

luse a device made by biomedical engineers and it really helps me, sol want to make even better devices for others; | like medical stuff and kids; and | find weather really intriguing.

Virtues | admire most Kindness, curiosity, and truthfulness

My favorite way to help

my family:

like to do little chores without telling them or put a note with a joke in my brother's lunch box.

Ahero or role model: ‘Abdu’l-Baha and my grandmother

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American Sign Language

What helps me deal with stress or negativity:

Ilike to spend time with my friends and family, and if itisn’t too embarrassing, tell them my problem, because it feels better to

tell someone. | also pray. >

Favorite Baha’ activity: Feast* va Anew skill ’d love to learn (

Abig challenge | faced:

Two years ago, | got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. | was really sad and scared, so

I did alot of research on tips and tricks and how to handle the disease easier.

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I live in:

Melbourne, Australia

|wantto be: Environmentalist This career interests

me because: * I'd like to get involved with waste management and fix all the waste management

problems we have in our communities.

Virtues | admire most: Kindness and helpfulness

Hobbies or sports: Soccer Favorite Baha'i activity: Service projects

Ahero or role model:

My mum

My favorite way to help

my family:

Doing the dishes and helping to put out the [trash] bins

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Age: 8

Ilive in: Oregon, U.S. x | want to be:

Waitress, singer, librarian

This career interests

me because:

I love to make people happy, [and] | love to sing and read.

Virtues | admire most: Kindness and forgiveness

My favorite way to help my family: Being a kind sister

Anew skill I'd love to learn: [How to] do special tricks on my bike

What helps me deal with stress or negativity: Taking deep breaths and positive thinking

What helps me focus:

| put sticky notes on the top of the iPad that remind me to stop...

A big challenge | faced:

| get nervous sometimes when going to new places. I try to give everything a go, even when it’s hard.

A hero or role model: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Favorite Baha’i activity: Ayyam-i-Ha,” because | give gifts to my little brother, and when | see him smile, itis the best part!

Important skills for a happy, healthy life: Peacefulness, contentment,

kindness a A goal I’ve achieved: Getting my tooth pulled

out. My dad helped by comforting me...

What helps me deal with stress or negativity: Spending time with my dad and our two kittens

A big challenge | faced: My... teacher moved away, and when | get sad, Hook at our class memory book and kindness cards.

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Age: 8

I live in: Washington, U.S.

| want to be: Interior designer

This career interests

me because: a I love design, and I like to decorate the house.

Virtues | admire most: [Being] kind, helpful, thankful, sweet, caring

Hobbies or sports: Drawing, writing stories, Taekwondo

Favorite Baha’ activities: Baha'i summer camp

Ahero or role model: ‘Abdu'l-Baha, [because] he is kind and caring.

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Important skills for a happy, healthy life:

Eating healthy food and being active in sports

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Age: 8 »

Ilive in:

North Carolina, U.S.

| want to be: * Computer engineer

This career interests me because: | want to build computers that

people could not hack into. Hobbies or sports: Football (soccer) >

Favorite Baha'i activities: Children’s class, children’s class camp, Ayyam-i-Ha,

and Naw-Ruz**

A goal I've achieved: 2 § Making new friends

and making them happy because | want to make sure that they have a kind best friend

Anew skill ’d love to learn: How to be better at

following instructions

My favorite way to help my family: Help with cooking

A goal I've achieved: I got better at drawing by practicing every day.

Anew skill I'd love to learn: Flexibility and patience

What helps me deal with stress or negativity:

Hug my parents! Talk to my friends, listen to music, and draw doodles

What helps me focus: Read a book, listen to music

A hero or role model: ‘Abdu'l-Baha

Important skills for a happy, healthy life:

Eat fruits and vegetables, exercise, be of service

What helps me deal with stress or negativity: Talking to my mother and [saying] prayers

Abig challenge | faced: Someone told me something that was very unkind. | handled it by talking to my mother, and she spoke to the teacher and principal.

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You can develop your math superpowers. Math helps us build better communities and understand

the universe. So celebrate the one-ness of humanity and enjoy the marvels of math!

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How does it work? The calculations in Steps 2 through 5 are designed to equal one. In Step 1, you add a mystery number, and you subtract that number in Step 6. So for any mystery number, the answer will always be one!

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Our universe is full of mysteries, and urane t , and some of the m ind- Sse in space. Curious kids asked sucstone andwe pace scientist. Have i ai Spi . questions them to brilliant@usbne.org (with your aw ne age).

What are some cool things we might be doing with space or science technology in the next generation?

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Hi, Kiyon, There are so many cool things that we might doin science and space in ples that excite me. In recent

the near future! | can give a couple of exam

years, space scientists have discovered that many stars have planets in . — The Tarantula Nebulais a star-forming orbit around them. But scientists have only seen a few of these planets, '

. . . region about 161,000 light-years away! and they were tiny specks of light. With new telescopes on Earth and This image from the James Webb Space

orbiting observatories, such as the James Webb Space Telescope, well Telescope revealed thousands of stars be able to see images of these planets better and perhaps even tell if they never seen before. can support life* Another advance in science thatis nearly here is electricity

from nuclear fusion (producing energy from combining hydrogen atoms to form helium). We've known about fusion for decades. But with recent advances, suchas strong, superconducting fields, we're close to having fusion power plants. Fusion and other

magnets that contain hot fusion gases with magnetic green energy sources will help reduce the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that is causing climate change. — Steve

u 7 SN py Seutisone of the largest stars, five billion olume of the Sun. If Pane . f our Sun were & ig, it would almost reach Saturn! Even

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9 planets: brilliantstar ar magazine.org/articles/di pias iscovering-other-planet s [Page 21]Hi, Adayna, My favorite approach has three aspects: 1) figure out the basic facts, 2) find solutions used with similar problems, and 3) make an attempt, learn from the results, and try again if needed.

For example, let’s say you want to fix a broken wooden step. You need to understand why it broke (the root cause). You search the internet or talk to builders and learn that the wood

Problem-solving skills help you inall types of sciences and arts.

may have rotted, it wasn’t strong enough, or it wasn’t thick enough. In all cases, it couldn’t handle the stress of using it (#1). You also learn that the strength of the step you need depends on the stress in the wood when you walk on it, and there’s a formula for that (#2). You replace the step with wood that’s 50% thicker, because the formula shows the step will get less than half the stress of the original. You test the new step. If it breaks again, you can get stronger or thicker wood (#3).

You solved the problem by learning more about it and about similar problems, taking steps to solve it, checking your solution, and improving itif necessary. —Steve

Dr. Carl Sagan (1934-1996) was an award-winning American astronomer and

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A) Hosting Cosmos, a popular TV show

B) Co-founding the non-profit Planetary Society C) Working on NASA missions to other planets D) All of the above

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STEVE SCOTTI is Brilliant Star's STEM Education Advisor and a Distinguished Research Associate at NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia, U.S. His background is in developing lighter, stronger materials and structures for aircraft and spacecraft. Watching the first astronaut launched into space inspired his interest in space exploration.

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In our Space Ace video interviews, meet two amazing astronauts at Dr. Scotti’s STEM Station.

LELAND MELVIN was a pro football player and a NASA astronaut. When he went to space, it changed his perspective forever.

PEGGY WHITSON was a NASA astronaut and the first female commander of the International Space Station. She broke other records, too.

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Q:What’s one of your favorite childhood memories?

A: At the [migrant worker] camps, after we worked all day, we'd go into the camp, and grown folks would be laughing... or shooting dice. But we could put some money in the jukebox. . . | loved dancing.

Q: What was the most challenging experience for you as a kid?

A: At two years old, | [lost] my mother because of a car accident... My dad fell asleep at the wheel... They immediately put us in [short- term] foster care. Some of the people were very, very mean... My earliest memories are people just beating us or yelling at us.

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author of six books.

Q: What qualities helped you succeed, despite the difficulties you faced?

A: I never took no for an answer... | never said no to an opportunity. ... [have resiliency because I'd gone through so much, and | survived... | like learning. | like books. .. Learning gives you opportunities .. . If you stop learning, your options are limited . . . If you continue learning, you strengthen [your brain’s] neural connections.

C: you pick apples from sunrise to sunset almost every day? For Barbara Talley, that was part of childhood. She was born in New York, U.S., in 1954. When she was two, her mother passed away, and she and other siblings spent time in foster care. Later, three siblings lived with relatives, while Barbara and two sisters lived with their father, a migrant farm worker. The kids worked when they weren't in school. They moved often, so it was hard to make friends. Barbara was determined to create a different life. In high school, her math skills earned her a chance to learn computer programming. After graduation, she worked as a programmer and trainer in New York and Washington, DC. Training others sparked her interest in teaching people to end racism, appreciate diversity, and develop life skills. In 1987, she started a training company. She’s now a motivational speaker and

Since 2019, Barbara has focused on encouraging African American and Indigenous Baha'is with conferences and study programs. She lives in Maryland with her husband, Gile, and their daughter, Radiance.

At age 19, Barbara moved to Rochester,

New York, to work for Eastman Kodak, a photography company. She also did fashion modeling part-time. She taught herself to model from a library book.

Q: What's your advice on finding a career path?

A: What would you do even if you didn’t get paid? If you do what you love and you're continually getting better at it, life is joy, and people want to

see joy... Follow the joy and the unique gifts God has put into you. [Page 23]Answers with an

Q: What life skills are most

important for kids to develop?

A: “Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value,” [the Baha’i writings say]. So look for your own gems. It’s that stuff that you get excited doing... Then try to figure out, how can | use this in service to humanity? Become excellent at it. Continue every day... And don’t be afraid, because fear will stop everybody... Just try, and don’t beat yourself up if you're not perfect... your own spirit will guide you.

Q: What tips do you have for making

a conversation meaningful? A: The best conversations [begin with] being interested in the person... . Find out what they're already interested in, what they're already excited about, what questions they already have. ..| think we should listen more and talk less .. .

‘Abdu'l-Baha did a lot of listening.

Family photo by Laura Normoyle, Bahai National Convention photo by David Smith,

Above: Barbara (center) and her

husband Gile (behind her) gather

with their kids and grandkids near their home in Maryland in 2021. Left: Barbara reads one of her poems at the 2017 Bahai National Convention in Illinois.

Q: When kids experience prejudice, what’s your advice about how to respond? A: If you experience it, tell people how you feel. Now, they may not change ... ve learned [that] maybe others won't stand up for me, but the greatest ® ¢

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injustice [is] if! don’t stand up for myself... If you are witnessing it, stand up for that person so they know they're not alone . .. If they continue to do it,

remove yourself from that space... You don’t have to put up with it.

Q: In 2019, you launched the ARISE Pupil of the Eye Conference, mainly for African American Baha'is. Tell us about that.

A:|had this vision of bringing Black people together so we could heal each other. My co-chair Sue St. Clair and | created a safe space to nurture and encourage people. The Baha’i writings emphasize Black people's paramount role in the Faith. Baha'u'llah said we're like the pupil of the eye through which the light of the spirit shines forth. No other faith gave us this importance. We needed to come together, just be ourselves, and not have to educate other people and fit into their cultures... Studying these teachings helps Black people find meaning and know they matter. People are walking with their backs a little straighter and their hearts fuller of love. Now there are a lot of different [outreach] things people are doing .. . the race conversation is front and center, where it ought to be.

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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY

have lots of friends who aren't feeling well because of a virus going around. Most birds who get sick only have mild symptoms, but some get really sick. How can my family, friends, and | stay safe? It makes my feathers shiver!

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to learn about health.

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to strengthen your

immune system. Your

immune system is like

the heroic guardian of your

body. It’s made up of a

network of organs and white blood

cells that fight off viruses, infection,

disease, and other harmful stuff. Vita says it can boost your immune

system when you drink plenty of water,

CURIOSITY CANOPY

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eat a variety of fruit and veggies, and stay away from sugary food. | love my sweets, so—not gonna lie-that one’s hard for me! Vita shared another tip that she said | especially needed to hear: don’t stress out! Constant stress > can flood your body with hormones. They're helpful if you're flapping away from | acrocodile, because they give your body a boost of energy to escape. But your immune system may not work well if you're always stressed. Thankfully, | feel a lot better after talking to Vita. Check out all the ideas we came up with to boost your immune system. I’m going to go home and eat a kumquat!

ave you heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine”? There’s some truth to that. Laughter releases feel- good chemicals in your brain. It can reduce stress, help your heart, and improve your immune system. So if you’re feeling run-down, find something to laugh about!

RAINFOREST

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

EXPLORE & SOAR: STAY HEALTHY

Check out these ideas to keep your immune system strong.

+ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. For a timer, hum a song like “Happy Birthday” twice.

+ Exercise for at least an hour a day (either all at once or in 10-minute bursts). You can go for a walk, dance, or play a sport.

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+ Make healthy food choices. Try a salad with leafy greens and fruit.

+ Carry your water bottle to remind you to drink enough fresh water.

+ Put away screens before bed, and get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.

+ Find ways to reduce stress and stay calm. Try praying, meditating, making art, or reading.

+ Talk with your parents or doctor if you have questions about your health.

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hat would you do if you found lots of WwW gold? When it was discovered in California, US., in 1848, thousands rushed there, hoping for a fortune. Some got lucky, but others were fooled by pyrite— a shiny, yellow mineral that’s worth little. Miners learned to tell the difference, or discern, between “fool's gold” and the real thing. Today, humanity is going through another kind A NAEP Se

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sakid, Amelia (Milly) Collins loved fancy Aw= She tried to make them for her doll house and dreamed of one day having a beautiful gate of her own.

Born in Pennsylvania, U.S., in 1873, Milly was the middle of 14 kids. When she grew up, she married Thomas Collins, a mining engineer. His work was successful, and they grew wealthy.

Milly learned of the Baha'i Faith from a friend and became a Baha'i in 1919. The Faith's leader, ‘Abdu'1-Baha, wrote to her of his “hope” that she would become “heavenly” and “erect a structure that shall eternally remain firm and unshakeable..."

A Loving Friendship

Tom joined Milly on her first visit to what is now Haifa, Israel, in 1923. They began a strong friendship with Shoghi Effendi, ‘Abdu'l-Baha’s grandson and the leader of the Faith after his passing.

One day, Shoghi Effendi invited Milly ona walk. She hoped he would explain mysteries about prayer. Instead, he talked about helping Baha't communities grow. She was disappointed but did her best to leam from him.

When Milly returned to the US., she realized Shoghi Effendi had actually given her a priceless gift. His insights helped Milly assist fellow Baha'is and deepen their understanding of his guidance.

For over 20 years, Milly served on the national governing body for the Baha'is of the U.S. and Canada. She traveled across the United States and was one of the first Baha'is to share the Faith with Indigenous peoples of America.

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In the years following Tom's passing in 1937, Milly visited and encouraged Baha'i communities all over the world. Her friendship and service were a great support to Shoghi Effendi and his wife, ‘Amatu'l-Baha Ruhtyyih Khanum. With no children of her own, Milly said she loved Shoghi Effendi like a son.

Shoghi Effendi gave Milly the title of Hand of the Cause of God* and invited her to work in Israel. Milly lived in a single room so she could give as much as possible to the Faith. Her donations helped build the Shrine of the Bab in Haifa and Bosch Baha'i School in California. She supported many other projects, too. Shoghi Effendi wrote to Milly that he was “deeply touched" by her “great devotion” and “shining spirit of self-sacrifice..."

In the 1950s, Milly tried to give Shoghi Effendi money for his personal needs. Instead, he used the funds to buy a lovely gate for the entrance to the Shrine of Baha'u'llah. He surprised her by calling it the “Collins Gate." Milly was greatly moved that he had fulfilled her childhood dream.

Shoghi Effendi passed away in 1957, but the inspiration he left for Milly and others lived on. She said, “Whatever step I took in my life ... 1 would first ask myself whether my vote, words, trip or thought would make him happy. When I was sure, then I would take action without fear.”

Despite painful arthritis, Milly served tirelessly until her death in 1962 at age 88. Baha’is around the world honored the beloved friend whom Shoghi Effendi had called the “outstanding benefactress of the Faith.”

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COSMO’S CORNER

Look for Cosmo the Chameleon’s clues throughout the magazine.

2. Pyrite, a shiny yellow mineral, is sometimes called fool's .(p. 25)

3. Inventions that connect us, like phones, computers, airplanes, and bikes, were created with .(p. 19)

6. As akid, Amelia (Milly) Collins loved fancy .(p. 26)

9. We can focus on our spiritual selves when we ,help others, and practice gratitude and other virtues. (p. 7)

ACROSS

10. Tesina and Yusef want to be biologists. (p. 16)

12. It’s often true that time flies when you're having .(p. 27)

13. Dr. Scotti used his science skills to create a new art app, Station 2. (p. 8)

14. When Maya's team shared and with respect, their solutions took shape. (p. 12)

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