Which is strongest---a stone wall, running water, or blowing wind? A stone wall can stop the wind. But running water can wear down a stone wall. And moving air in the wind can dry up water. So, each...
Stone sculpture
Rocks and stones are all different. No two are alike in size, shape, or color. So, you won't be able to make stone sculptures exactly like the ones on the opposite page. But these sculptures will...
CARVED ON A MOUNTAINSIDE
A giant-sized statue of three men riding horses is carved on the side of Stone Mountain near Atlanta, Georgia. The men were three famous Southern leaders---Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and...
FULL OF BLARNEY
The Blarney Stone is in Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Aw, you're full of blarney." Maybe somebody has told you that. And maybe he's right. But if you really want to make sure you're full of...
THE FORGOTTEN TEMPLE
Trees and twisting vines once completely covered a famous Buddhist temple. It was hidden from sight for hundreds of years. This temple is on the island of Java, which is part of the country of...
THE GREAT STONE TENT
Cheops was the name of a king in ancient Egypt who wanted a place to stay when he died. So, he ordered his men to build a huge stone house in the shape of a pyramid. A pyramid looks somewhat like an...
Birthday symbols
Did you know that each month has a special jewel (called a birthstone), a special flower, and a special color? Here are the months and their special symbols. Find the month you were born in. What is...