Have you heard of a city that floats on water? Maybe you’ve seen pictures of this famous city, with its rows of old buildings and waterways that weave in and out of the places where people eat, sleep, and live. To learn more about this unique city called Venice,...
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Bedtime HistoryJeep The Flying Coyote
What if I told you coyotes could fly? Don’t believe me - think I’ve lost my mind? Well, I’m here to tell you that I know of a coyote who COULD fly – and his name was Jeep! And Jeep wasn’t any cartoon coyote. No, this was a tried and true,...
Irish History, Traditions, and Folklore for Kids
In the United States on March 17th, people wear lots of green, everything from fuzzy sweaters and party hats to shamrock pins and leprechaun ties. We eat steaming plates of corned beef and cabbage, attend local parades, and pinch people who forget to wear...
History of Grace O’Malley, Irish Pirate Queen for Kids
Today let’s have some fun and talk about pirates! Personally, whenever I hear the word “pirate,” I automatically think of Captain Hook from “Peter Pan.” Captain Hook is a mean-looking man with long black hair, a beard and mustache, an eye patch, and a hook...
History of Antony van Leeuwenhoek for Kids
Have you ever looked at something through a magnifying glass? Have you ever wondered what a butterfly’s wing, an ant’s jaws, or a blade of grass would look like if you were the size of a bug and could see it really close up? Even though most magnifying glasses don’t...
History of Leonardo da Vinci for Kids
Take a moment to think of your day... Think of some of the objects you saw: family, friends, trees, maybe a pet, or the big blue sky and white moon in the dark of night. Maybe you saw a smile and objects moving, a car speeding by, or someone kicking a ball. Most of...
Edward Drinker Cope, Othniel Charles Marsh, and “The Bone Wars” for Kids
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History of Ada Lovelace for Kids
When was Ada Lovelace born? Augusta Ada Byron was born December 10, 1815, in London, England. Her father was Lord Byron, a world-famous poet -- and her mother was Lady Anne Isabella Byron. Only a few weeks after Ada was born her parents separated and her father left...
Unsinkable Sam the Battleship Cat
Tonight, we’re going to hear the tale of a very special animal. One that is smart and cunning and likes to roam around at night. One with keen eyesight, superior stalking skills, and sharp claws that can quickly capture its prey. Do you know what it is? No, it’s...
History of Nikola Tesla for Kids
Tesla Car Company Have you ever heard of a Tesla car? Teslas are very fast cars, but unlike most sports cars, Teslas are electric-powered not gas-powered. Teslas are becoming very popular because they are one way to prevent carbon emissions and help the environment....