Rice has been a staple in many diets for a very long time. Rice cultivation is thought to begin around 7000 BC. It was very common in China, India, other parts of Asia. Europeans started trading rice after Alexander the Great traveled to Asia in 300 BC.  Rice is delicious and goes with almost everything. […]

Wheat. What would we do without it? Everything good is made from wheat. Bread, pasta, crackers, PIZZA, COOKIES! Wheat was first grown and harvested 10,000 years ago. So it has been around since the very beginnings of human civilization. Fast forward to today, wheat is the most highly-grown commercial crop in the entire world. This […]

Malta is a tiny island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s packed with ancient temples, secret caves, and beaches that sparkle like gold. Malta’s capital city, Valletta, is like stepping into a fairy tale. You’ll find cobblestone streets, colorful balconies, and history around every corner. Imagine knights in shining armor, jousting tournaments, and […]

Monaco is a tiny, fascinating country in Europe. Its the second smallest country in the world, like a little gem nestled on the Mediterranean Sea. Did you know you can walk from one end to the other in a short time? In about 45 minutes you can walk from the east to west. In fact, […]

Belize is a fantastic country in Central America. Belize is a wildlife wonderland! From toucans and parrots to Howler monkeys swinging through jungle treetops. They even have a Jaguar sanctuary! The rainforest in Belize contains over 500 species of beautiful orchids. They also have a 185-mile-long barrier reef that contains 400 species of fish. If […]

Jamaica is a vibrant island nation in the Caribbean. Jamaica is like a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and tall mountains. Imagine playing in the sand and listening to the waves crash! Jamaica is the birthplace of Reggae music, a fun and rhythmic style of music that makes you want to dance. Famous […]

Panama is a fascinating country in Central America. It’s most famous for the Panama Canal, a man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Giant ships through this canal, making their journey shorter and faster! Panama is full of nature with lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, and amazing animals. You might see colorful […]

Matt Murdock was a young boy when he went blind from an accidental chemical spill. He trained himself physically and developed heightened senses to become capable in the world. When his father died in a fight, Matt became Daredevil and wore the costume. He fights injustice every singe day, as a lawyer by day, and […]

Niger is a fascinating country in West Africa, perfect for curious young adventurers. Most of Niger is covered in desert, so it is like a giant sandbox! Here in the Sahara Desert, you can find amazing sand dunes and even ancient rock art. The Niger River flows through the country, bringing water and life to […]

Zimbabwe is a fascinating country in southern Africa, perfect for curious young adventurers. Picture ancient stone ruins peeking through the grass—this was once a thriving city called Great Zimbabwe. The people who lived here were part of a group called the Shona. They built this city between 1100 and 1500, and it was the heart […]