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October 12, 2013
Gorgeous But Deadly
Ever since I saw a blue poison dart frog on the cover of my Ranger Rick magazine, I knew I was hooked on the animals. I was young and didn’t have a favorite color, so I just mashed them all together in my dreams. And my dreams came to life in the magazine, except the mashed up colors came out in the shape of frogs.
October 11, 2013
The Comic Book Project in Nigeria
My name is Dr. Michael Bitz. I am the founder of the Comic Book Project (wwwcomicbookproject.org), where I help young people write, design, and publish original comic books as a pathway to literacy and creativity. This program began over twelve years ago with a middle school class in New York City, where I live.
A Guided Tour of Neverland
“Come with me,” Peter Pan invited, stretching out his hand. Without hesitation, I abandoned my pen, leaving on the desk as I threaded my hand around Peter’s. He smiled, gave a little jerk, and we went flying over my house, straight toward the North Star.
The Best of Visiting Belfast: Part One
Now firmly settled in peacetime living, Belfast loves visitors and knows how to treat them right. With its rich history, fun-loving folk, and international attitude, there’s plenty to do, no matter what time of year you visit.
Interning with The Disney College Program
Disney has captured the hearts of children and adults with captivating fairytales and movies that have come to life in each of their treasured theme parks. Today, Disney continues to provide many engaging opportunities to college students with The Disney College Program.
Weaving Strands of Music: Threads of Scotland and North America
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Over the centuries and across the years, the songs, stories, and melodies of Scotland and North America hold strands of music that musicians weave together, stretch, and use to find ways to create traditions anew.
October 10, 2013
An Insider’s Guide to Bermuda: Four Days for the Nature Lover
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So you’ve got four more vacation days for the year and the idea of spending them as a stay-cation is making you ill? Need to head somewhere warm and get away from it all? This itinerary will hold the attention of any nature conservationist, as Bermuda is the perfect ecological backdrop to turn any city-slicker into a nature-lover.
October 9, 2013
Combining Travel and Charity: A Career that Gives Back to the World
I have travelled all over the world, and I have seen amazing places. I have also seen poverty and hunger, and it has made me realise that I want to help others when I grow up. In an interview with my friend Molly, she also mentioned that she wants to help children in Thailand when she is older.
Joshua Slocum’s Last Hours
Wind has always been my friend. On hot days it swoops in and cools me down, which makes the other people in my family unhappy because they love the heat; when I am kite surfing it usually is there to hold my kit up in the air, which helps me to move around.
World Traveling Teen Teaches English
My family and I have been traveling through the United States and Europe for the past six years. Through these travels, we have met all kinds of unique and interesting people. When I was eight years old, I met Zoe Evans. We became instant friends and she is one of the coolest people I know. She has become someone I can look up to, and I am truly inspired by her!
