I met a Martian One day I sat on my bed looking at the planet Mars through my telescope. Suddenly, Mars began to emanate a strong red light. It seemed as if the light was focusing on me. My entire room...
The haunted house The house at the end of our lane is old and covered with creepers. Rumour has it that the lady who owned the house was killed by a burglar and her spirit still roams about in the house....
Eating a light dinner Mom says that one must eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Dinner is the last meal of the day after which we go to sleep. Mom says that all...
The untidy boy Dimpesh liked to be surrounded by clutter. His bedroom was always a mess. His books were strewn across the bed and his toys scattered all over the floor. His bed was always untidy and when he opened his...
Pests in the home Three pests frequent our home- the cockroach, the mosquito, and the fly. The moment mom spots a cockroach she gets transformed from this cool and in to this swatting, screaming, and pest hungry warrior. Since they contaminate...
Municipality workers go on strike It’s amazing how full the garbage bin gets every day. the sweeper comes and collects the garbage from each of our homes and puts it in the common garbage box outside our building. At nine every...
A visit to the doctor One day at school we were playing cricket. Suddenly I started feeling giddy. Everything went black and I fainted. I regained consciousness to find myself in the school infirmary surrounded by the doctor, nurse, and my...
The air we breathe Air is a mixture of many gases. When we breathe in air, we take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide. Without oxygen, we would most surely die. Air is essential for both plants and animals. Poisonous...
Road safety Everyday many people lose their lives because of road accidents. If everybody follows the traffic rules there will be no accidents. One must be careful while crossing the road making sure to use the zebra crossing. One must never...
Exercise to stay fit Exercise keeps our body healthy and strong. It builds and maintains bones, joints and muscles. There are different forms of exercise. Walking, jogging, swimming, aerobics, playing tennis, football, weight training are different forms of exercise. Yoga and...