The Parthenon, “wonder of the world,” is a symbol of classical ancient Greece. Background information about the history of the Parthenon, gods, heroes, monsters in the sculptures, our travel tips, and children’s books, will help kids get the most of out of a visit to the Parthenon in Athens and British Museum in London.
Read more…Leonardo da Vinci’s Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci is famous for his paintings, but he was also a genius inventor. Visit museums in Italy and France to see Leonardo da Vinci’s designs created in exact models, some life-size.
Read more…Celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival
New Orleans Mardi Gras is famous for colorful parades, but there’s also world-wide Carnival celebrations, such as the yearly samba festival in Rio de Janeiro and costumed party-goers in Venice. Celebrate at home – cook a King Cake, listen to Brazilian samba music, make Venetian Carnival masks.
Read more…Marco Polo’s favorite city in China
Hangzhou, ‘City of Heaven,’ was Marco Polo’s favorite city in China. He wrote, “it is without a doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.”
Read more…Books for a snowy December
One of the joys of December evenings is to curl up with kids, and books to read out loud. Discover the poetry of a snowy night, adventures in the world’s coldest places, a train ride to the North Pole, and gifts that last a lifetime.
Read more…Lewis & Clark at the Pacific Ocean
In November 1805, the Corps of Discovery expedition, led by Lewis and Clark, reached the Pacific Ocean. Explore Cape Disappointment, Washington and Fort Clatsop in Oregon with kids, following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark today.
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