Mount Tai, as it is popularly known, is the eastern mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is situated in the Shandong province in China. Humans have inhabited Mount Tai since the Paleolithic period. Why it is special: Mount Tai has been regarded as a ceremonial centre and place of worship for almost […]
“Jack, look, you have stained your shirt with paint again,” exclaimed Mummy as she entered the room. Jack was at his table furiously running his brush over a sheet of paper. He didn’t even hear his mom come inside. “Oh no, you have ink all over your face and hands!” she lamented. “Go and wash
The Great Wall of China is actually a series of fortifications comprising several walls that are together known as the Great Wall of China. It is located in an east to west line across the northern parts of China. It was built between the 7th century BC and the 14th century BC. Why it is
The Egyptian Pyramids are four-sided pyramid-shaped ancient masonry structures. The Pyramids are located in Egypt, Africa. The earliest known Egyptian Pyramid was built between 2630 BC and 2611 BC. Why they are special: There exist over a 100 pyramids spread across Egypt. Most of these pyramids were built for the Pharaohs and their consorts of
Cappadocia is a historical region characterized by fairy chimneys and unique heritage.Cappadocia is located in Central Anatolia, in Turkey. Cappadocia was earliest recorded in the late 6th century BC. Why it is special: Cappadocia has a special cultural and historical heritage. What began as a soft layer of volcanic eruptions (known as tuff) that layered
Lady Eagle was flying high. She was not able to see things clearly from the sky. She saw something big lying on the grass. She swooped and carried back it to her nest. “Another garden chair to eat!” cried her husband, “You must get your eyes checked.” “How can I wear glasses? All the other
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by River Colorado. It is located in Arizona, United States of America. It began to form about 17 million years ago. Why it is special: The Grand Canyon has a length of 277 miles and a width of 18 miles. Almost a mile deep, River Colorado established
Pepper the goat was not so tall as the other goats. She always cribbed,“I am short; I am short.” Pepper was a pretty goat but she always complained, “I am short.” This was, in fact, true. She was the shortest in her family. But she never stopped complaining about it. One day, her mother said,
Lucy, the mouse, has been having hiccups! Everyone knew about her hiccups. Someone suggested to eat sugar. She ate sugar. But it didn’t work. Some told her to drink lots of water. She drank water but nothing doing. Someone told her to hold her breath for a long time. She tried all the tricks to
Once there lived a little girl called Julia. She worked hard every day and raised a patch of pepper. One morning, when Julia came to tend to her path, she saw a Ram happily grazing in her pepper patch! “Shoo!” she said, but the Ram did not go away. Just then a hen passed by
The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. These Islands are located in approximately a 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador and are distributed on either side of the Equator. The Bishop of Panama Fray Tomas de Berlanga first discovered the Galápagos Islands in 1535, by chance. Why they are special:
One day, Uncle Theodore heard two birds talking. “The train is coming from the west!” said one. “But I think it will pass only through the desert!” said the other. Theodore Lion wanted to see the train chug by. He walked for days in the desert to get a glimpse of the train. Not a
Bali is an island and a province of Indonesia, with a total area of 5,780 sq.km. It is located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java and Lombok. It was founded in 1343. Why it is special: Known for its forested volcanic mountainous regions, rice paddies, breathtaking beaches and beautiful coral
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum with minarets, a mosque and beautiful formal symmetrical gardens. It is located on the south bank of River Yamuna in Agra, India. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and was completed in its entirety by 1653. Why it is special: UNESCO World
Lanky was a monkey. He was full of confidence. But at times,He became overconfident. “There goes Lanky the champion!” exclaimed the passers-by looking at Lanky. Indeed, Lanky was a champion as he had won a hundred-metre race of his school. Lanky was very proud and always showed his medal to everybody. One day, his friend