Literature Comes To Life: The fourth grade class at Beaufort Academy went to Hunting Island to learn more about zooplankton and phytoplankton. The students impressed the Park Ranger as they shared their extensive knowledge of organisms and habitats. In addition, they completed island tasks like crabbing and searching the beach for supplies much like Karana was forced do in order to survive in the novel, “Island of the Blue Dolphins.” It was a great learning experience, literature connection and tribe triumph. 