Egypt is a very dry country that is mostly desert land. The longest river in the world runs through Egypt. This river is called the “Nile”. Most of the people in Egypt live along the banks of the Nile. Most people in Egypt speak Arabic. More than 130 pyramids have Read more…
Your eyeballs allow you to see. Your eyeballs need light in order to function well. The part of the eyeball that has colour is called the iris. Eyeballs actually receive images upside down. The brain knows how to reverse these images correctly. Eyeballs are very complicated structures. Some parts of Read more…
Eagles are one of the largest birds of prey. Eagles are found in many parts of the world such as Asia and Europe. Eagles have sharp talons, hooked beaks and muscular legs. Eagles hunt for prey on land and from the sea. Eagles can see more than four times better than Read more…
Eels are fish that can be found in both salt and fresh water. There are more than 400 species of eels, including the electric eel. Eels have long bodies, sharp teeth and gills. Eels like to hide in rocks and small caves in the sea. Eels can grow up to Read more…
Emeralds are precious stones. Colombia is one of the world’s largest producers of emeralds. Emeralds are also produced in more than 30 other countries including Pakistan, Russia and Brazil. The oldest emeralds in the world are more than 2.5 billion years old. The first known emeralds were found in Egypt. Read more…
Elephants can live for nearly 70 years. There are different types of elephants and the largest type of elephant is the African elephant. Elephants can eat for more than 15 hours a day. Elephant tusks are made of ivory. Elephants use their trunks for smelling, breathing, trumpeting and drinking. Elephants Read more…
