Palmerston is part of the Cook Islands, has 62 residents, and is one o f the most isolated inhabited places on the planet. The only way to get there is by boat, even in the twenty-first century.

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Her parents were anthropologists. Study various cultures throughout the world was their mission. Every few years, the family moved for one of their "great adventures."

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The only regularly scheduled ship visited Palmerston twice a year to pick up fish and drop off supplies. Her family will be stuck there for at least six months, and her parents planned to make it a year.

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When one thinks of ancient Egyptian queens, Cleopatra is probably the name that comes to mind. However, female rulers were surprisingly common in ancient Egypt, and some of the most influenchial royals in Egyptian history were women. Compared to women in other ancient cultures, Egyptian women had more rights: they could own land, choose their own husbands, and participate in government.

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One of the first known female rulers, MerNeith, ruled Egypt until her infant son was old enough to take the throne. Despite being a sort of “placeholder,” ancient artifacts show that MerNeith governed the kingdom and likely passed laws during this time. Nefertiti is one of the most famous Egyptian queens. She ruled during Egypt’s most prosperous time and was responsible for reshaping the culture’s religious beliefs. Although she ruled alongside her husband, she is depicted far more often than he is in sculptures and artwork, suggesting that the people considered her the more important ruler.

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Though she’s not as famous as others, Hatshepsut was one of the most important Egyptian queens in history. The full title and powers of a pharoah were assumed by her. She often went so far as dressing as a man and having her subjects refer to her as “King” to ensure respect. Hatshepsut ruled for more than 20 years and left the kingdom in far better condition politically and economically than when she first took power. She also prepared her stepson to rule after her, and he expanded Egypt's empire to its largest size.

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Clotilde Arias is the woman behind “El Pendón Estrellado.” That’s the official Spanish-language version of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the United States’ national anthem. Though Arias’s version was not the first translation, her lyrics most closely fit the sound and meaning of the original song.

Arias was born in Iquitos, Peru, in 1901, but her family moved to New York City in 1923. She arrived at the time of one of the most important art movements in U.S. history: the Harlem Renaissance. Inspired by the creativity of those around her, the city was home to many artistic breakthroughs.

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In 1945, the State Department was looking for a new and better translation of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Existing Spanish-language versions of the anthem couldn’t be sung to the original tune. Arias decided she wanted to try writing her own translation and entered the competition.

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Arias had an advantage. Since she was both a composer and a translator.

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Sitting at the piano, the song slowly came together. Arias thought about the song all the time, even getting up during dinner to write down new ideas. In the end, Clotilde Arias’s “El Pendón Estrellado” was chosen as the winner. It is still the only official translation of the national anthem.

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Every year, millions of wildebeest journey through northern Tanzania’s Serengeti Plain seeking fresh rainfall. The Serengeti, where natural resources brim, is a large region in Tanzania, a country in Africa. During the Great Wildebeest Migration, these cattle-like creatures search for any fresh grassland brought by rain. Zebras and gazelles follow the wildebeest, hoping to find the same food sources.

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The traveling animals move in a circular pattern. Though their yearly route stays the same, the amount of rainfall varies each year. The herds begin their journey on the southern edge of the Serengeti around late November and December. This area is near the massive vibrant conservation area where a volcanic crater helps shelter the wildlife. As the seasons change, the herds push north. Depending on the year, they will brave a dramatic river crossing into Maasai Mara, an area in southwestern Kenya. Another danger wildebeest may face is predators, such as lions or cheetahs.

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Nature often paints a peaceful image, but the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration is the opposite; the fight for essentiel resources is fierce. The excitement of this journey is what makes it such an amazing sight. Few other events on Earth can match the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration’s awe-inspiring scale.

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When people see a bird land on a branch or telephone wire, they may not think about where that bird is going. Birds are some of the most well-traveled species on Earth. Some migratory birds, like the painted bunting, travel as little as a few hundred miles per year. Others, like the Arctic tern, travel up to 22,000 miles annually.

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Birds do not make these long and tiring journeys just to avoid cold weather. They travel for food, which can be hard to find in winter. Some birds even fly to another hemisphere to make sure they’ll have enough to eat. Most do not return north until the spring or summer, when it is much more abundant. That is when there are new caterpillars, insects, and tree blossoms to eat.

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Birds may fly different distances and at a variety of speeds. The red knot spends spring and summer in northern Canada where its breeding grounds are located and winters as far south as the southern tip of South America.

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It is a shore bird and can fly up to 60 miles an hour. The wood thrush a type of songbird, travels from Central America to the Mid-Atlantic States, such as Maryland and Virginia. Songbirds fly at a speed of about 10–30 miles per hour.

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From ancient Greece to Broadway, live performances have been part of society for thousands of years. While theater doesn’t fascinate everyone, many people love them. Drama can help people learn about themselves and others.

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Performing involves both teamwork and individuel practice. Most shows require auditions, meaning that actors must try out in front of the director or judges in order to be cast in a production.

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Actors rehearse their scenes together before the first performance of their shows. Once actors are on stage, they need to avoid mistakes because they will have to think on their feet. . . to fix them. There are no second chances in front of a live audience. It may be a lot of pressure, but that is part of the fun of theater.

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The Florida Children’s Theatre is an organization founded in 1952 that teaches drama and musical performance. Children and teens make up most of the actors. Both the classes and the teachers are popular, and they are experts in their field. Students learn a range of skills from acting basics to advanced methods. Programs like this can be found across the United States. As old as theater is, people will always try to make it fresh and exciting.

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