If you are like me, you like to go on trips with your family. Maybe you like to go to a local park, the ocean, or a nearby mountain. On these trips, did you ever find someplace that made you go “Wow!” because it was so big or beautiful – something that you...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Groundhog Day for Kids
For a moment, imagine it is winter and together with your friends and family you’ve gathered in a busy town square. The air is very cold and you’re bundled up in big coats, warm gloves, and thick knit hats. Your cheeks are rosy red and you can see your breath fill the...
Life and History of Desmond Tutu For Kids
When Desmond Tutu was a child, he got sick a lot. He had a disease, called polio, that left his right hand disabled. Later, at 16, he became so ill with tuberculosis that he had to be in the hospital for months. While he was there, his priest visited him often....
Chinese New Year for Kids
Did you know there is one more amazing celebration around this time of year? It’s called the Chinese New Year – or in other countries the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. The celebration is based on the rotation of the sun and moon, and begins on...
History of the Smallpox Vaccination for Kids
Learn about the history of smallpox and the innovative scientists who helped create the smallpox vaccination.
History of Climbing Mount Everest | For Kids
What do you like to do when you’re outside playing? Do you like to climb on things like jungle gyms or trees or boulders? Do you dream of climbing bigger things like cliffs, mountains, or snow-covered alps? Did you know there is a sport called mountaineering which...
New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World | For Kids
All over the world, it is the holiday season. People are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other winter events. Family and friends are gathering around sparkling trees or glowing candles to enjoy delicious meals and pastries or to play games,...
Christmas Traditions Q&A | For Kids
Tell us about your favorite holiday traditions! With it being the holiday season and Christmas here in the United States and elsewhere around the world, we thought it would be fun to talk about some of the popular traditions and try and answer some of the questions we...
Winter Holiday Traditions Around the World | For Kids
Tell us about your favorite holiday traditions! Every December, people all over the world gather to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. In the United States, in the days leading up to Christmas we decorate Christmas trees, string lights on our...
History of the Caribbean for Kids
The Caribbean is made up of three main island chains. They are called the Lesser and Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. The Lesser Antilles includes a chain of islands that start at Trinidad in the south and end at the three U.S. Virgin Islands in the north. The...