The author of the first part of Memories of Childhood, titled “The Cutting of My Long Hair,” is Zitkála-Šá (also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin). She was a Native American writer, educator, and activist. In this autobiographical essay, she reflects ...
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In Journey to the End of the Earth, phytoplankton is highlighted as an essential microscopic organism in the Antarctic food chain. These tiny, photosynthetic organisms thrive in the nutrient-rich, cold waters of the Southern Ocean, forming the base of the ...
The “Students on Ice” program was started by Geoff Green, a Canadian explorer and educator. Green launched this initiative to provide young people with the opportunity to visit the polar regions and witness the impact of climate change firsthand. By ...
Charley describes the third level of Grand Central Station as an unexpectedly quiet, old-fashioned space that seems out of place within the busy, modern station. Unlike the first two levels, the third level is illuminated by flickering gaslights and filled ...
In Keeping Quiet, Nature plays a symbolic role in conveying the poet’s message of peace, stillness, and unity. The natural world is depicted as calm and serene, encouraging humans to reflect and slow down, just like the “earth” that “won’t ...