One day, a fox fell into a deep well and could not come out. After a while, a thirsty goat came there. He asked the fox if the water was good. The fox said, “Yes!” The goat, only bothered about his thirst, jumped into the well. When the goat was drinking the water, the fox […]
The Fjords are narrow inlets that have steep sides and cliffs that have been created by glacial erosions. The Fjords exist in many places around the world. However, most of Norway’s coastline consists of the fjords. The Fjords were formed by a succession of the ice ages. They are formed when a glacier cuts a
The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre that is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. The Colosseum was built in the centre of Rome, Italy. Construction had started in 70 AD and was completed in 80 AD. Why it is special: Considered the largest amphitheatre ever built, the Colosseum could house between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators.
There was a farm. Apart from the other animals, a dog also lived in the farm. One day, the dog was not in a good mood. He kept barking at all the animals. Soon, he got tired and wanted to rest. So, he went to his kennel and started dozing. After several hours, the cattle
Daisy was a fluffy little hen. She was cute. But she never did her work on time. Daisy always postponed her work for later. It was always “I will do it later” for her. “Daisy, clean up your room. It is dirty,” shouted her mother angrily. Daisy replied, “Yes Mother, I will do it.” But
Long ago, there was a man who used to drive a cart. He used to carry load from one place to another in his cart. One day, he was as usual driving his cart with a heavy load in it. It so happened that he did not see a puddle in the road and his
There was a widow in a certain village. She was very poor. She had only one sheep. The widow used to sell the sheep’s fleece in the market. To avoid any expenditure, she used to shear the sheep herself. One day, as usual, she started shearing the sheep. But this time, she used the shears
The Easter Island is a Polynesian island renowned for its archaeological sites. It is located in the Southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean. While Dutch Explorers named the Island in 1722, the vast archaeological stonework was created between the 10th and 16th centuries. Why it is special: The Easter Island is considered to be one
The Nile is the major north-flowing river in Africa. The River Nile flows through various countries in the northeastern part of Africa, finally opening up into the Mediterranean Sea. This river has been the lifeline for civilizations since the Stone Age. Why it is special: 6,853 km long, the Nile is considered to be the
Once, a monkey lived in a forest. He was a very playful monkey. One day, when the monkey was sitting on a tree, he saw some fishermen going towards the river. Curious, the monkey followed them. The fishermen cast their nets into the river. The monkey keenly observed them. After a while, the fishermen went
Petra is an archaeological site with world-renowned sandstone carved architecture. Petra was built around 300 BC as the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Petra is located in the southwestern desert of Jordan. Why it is special: A stunning architectural and visual treat, the city of Petra can be accessed via a narrow canyon known as
The Chichen Itza is a complex of Mayan ruins that cover an area of 6.5 sq.km. The Chichen Itza is situated on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. This city was built between 600 AD and 1200 AD. Why it is special: The Chichen Itza is a shining example of the rich and vast culture of
Long ago, there was a lovely farm. The farmer was very proud of it. There were many plants and animals on the farm. Of all the plants, the farmer was very proud of his vine. It produced sweet and juicy grapes. Now, on that farm also lived a goat. The goat used to watch the
The Terracotta Warriors are a vast collection of terracotta statues that represent the army of Qin Shi Huang. The Terracotta Warriors were found in pits near Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum, at Mount Li in the Shaanxi Province. The statues themselves were built in the later part of the 3rd century BCE, but were discovered in
It is a walled area of 0.9 Sq.Km within the modern city of Jerusalem. The Old City is situated with the modern city of Jerusalem. The Ottoman Turkish Sultan built the walls of the Old City, that stand today, between 1535 and 1542. Why it is special: The Old City is home to many religious