How Did the First Cities Form?

Long ago, people lived in little groups and moved around a lot. But then they discovered something special, fertile land, like near rivers or in valleys. This made farming easier, so more people stayed together. Over time, villages grew into cities, with homes, food stores, and even tools to help everyone work together.

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A family moves near a river because it helps them grow more food than they can carry while traveling.
Children play with stones and clay, which their parents use to make tools and pots for the village.
People start sharing extra fruits from their farms, leading to trade between neighbors.

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