Guess Who? Woody Woodpecker has been a beloved cartoon character since 1940!  He was so loved that he became the mascot for Universal Pictures. And did you know that he’s on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? It’s big fun to watch this crazy redhead pull all sorts of smart-alec hijinks. If you love Woody Woodpecker, […]

Puss in Boots is so many things. Before he was an adorable cat in the Shrek series, he was a fairy tale that dates all the way back to the 1500s. Puss was clever, and always looking for ways to make his human happy. He achieves great things like wealth and winning the hand of […]

The Golden Goose was a Brothers Grimm fairy tale that dates back to 1812. Three sons were sent to the forest to chop wood. When each son was approached by a hungry stranger asking for food and drink, the two eldest sons refused. But the youngest son shared his food. He was rewarded with a […]

The Frog Prince is a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale that dates all the way back to 1812. When a witch turned the prince into a frog, the only way to break the curse was with a kiss. He asked the princess for a kiss, but she was very spoiled and would never kiss a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Police cars are important for patrolling the streets and keeping everyone safe. They give the police men a way to get around while showing everyone they’re doing a great job. They come equipped with a siren, so they can get to an important situation quickly while letting everyone know they’re coming through fast. You can […]

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 […]