Where on Earth?

Where on Earth Is Tokyo?

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most exciting cities in the world. More than 13 million people live in the city itself. Over 37 million people live in the larger Tokyo … Read more

Where on Earth Is the Isle of Man?

To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle … Read more

Greenland: The Land of Giant Glaciers

Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation. It was initially named Greenland in … Read more

3 Places That Reveal Portugal’s Rich History

History is everywhere in Portugal! People have lived in the area that is now Portugal for thousands of years. But many historians trace the founding of the country to the 11th or 12th centuries. Let’s … Read more

3 Historical Eras That Defined Ireland

The history of Ireland stretches back thousands of years. Where do you even start? Let’s explore three important eras that helped define the nation. 1. Celtic Ireland Long ago, when the Roman Empire controlled much … Read more

Avi Kwa Ame National Monument: Nevada’s Sacred Land

Imagine a place where towering peaks are considered sacred by many people. Welcome to Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada! This special place, whose name means “Spirit Mountain” in the Mojave language, is … Read more

Canada’s Amazing Athabasca Glacier

Imagine walking on a giant river made of ice that is thousands of years old. That’s the Athabasca Glacier in Canada. It is one of the coolest (literally!) places you can visit in the Canadian … Read more

Let’s Explore the Geography and History of Australia

How much do you know about Australia? Australia is the name of a country and a continent. Australia is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country in the world by land mass. The country also … Read more

Ancient Wonders of Guatemala’s Petén Region

More than a thousand years ago, an ancient civilization controlled large parts of Central America. They built sprawling cities and palaces. They constructed pyramids that towered over rainforest canopies. They were among the most advanced … Read more

Germany Honors Its Difficult Past—and Educates, Too

It was July of 1943. Bombs rained down from the sky over Hamburg, Germany. Residents fled for their lives as the city was engulfed in flames. The bombs were being dropped by British and American … Read more