Al fresco dining during the summer months unites our sense of taste and smell with the sights and sounds of nature under the sun’s warmth. Picnics are a traditional way for families to enjoy a meal outdoors, allowing children to “get up from the table” and play. While kids run around chasing butterflies and skipping stones, adults can relax on picnic blankets with wicker baskets filled with sandwiches, chips, salads, and lemonade. But these aren’t the only ingredients you might find in a picnic basket. Learn what you might find at picnics from around the world, and get inspired by picnic foods from the Middle East, France, Japan, and England for your next family picnic.
Messy science makes great memories. This season, take learning outside with hands-on projects that explore physics, chemistry, soil science, and more. Designed for self-directed
What do ancient myths say about the people who told them? From trickster tales to epic journeys, world mythology offers clues into language, beliefs,
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