Think of the best athlete in the world. Are you thinking of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo or basketball great Michael Jordan? Maybe gymnast Simone Biles or tennis superstar Serena Williams? There are definitely lots of different people you could argue are the best...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Competitive Running and Cross Country for Kids
Not for the first time, Charles wondered why he agreed to race today. He could have been asleep in his warm and cozy flat. Instead, he was shivering out here on the edge of the school grounds on a typical drizzly morning in England in autumn. He should have told his...
History of Soccer | Football for Kids
Imagine standing on a vast field, stretching out before you like a sea of green. The sun casts its golden rays, warming the air around you. Excitement crackles in the air. Your heart races with anticipation as you step onto the grass. With each stride, the ground...
History of Jim Thorpe for Kids
Imagine it’s the summer of 1912 in the beautiful country of Sweden. It’s the Summer Olympics games and athletes have traveled across the world to come to Sweden to compete. The stands in the stadium are full of excited onlookers. The next event is a sprint and all of...
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...
History of Bicycles for Kids
Until the 19th century, horses were the easiest and cheapest way for most people to get around, other than on foot! But in the early decades of the 19th century, strange things began happening. The summer of 1815 never seemed to come. It was cold and rainy in July....
History of Major Taylor for Kids
Have you ever ridden a bicycle? If so, you’ve probably experienced the thrill of going so fast that the wind whips your hair and clothes around. You feel free and fast and exhilarated like nothing can catch you or stop you. Like you could ride the wind straight up...
History of Jackie Robinson for Kids
Learn about Jackie Robinson, who against all odds, became the first black Major League baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
History of Babe Ruth for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting in a stadium with crowds of people all around you. You smell buttery popcorn and freshly cooked hot dogs. “Peanuts! Popcorn!” A vendor yells from across the aisle. “Get your peanuts, popcorn!” As everyone gets seated there...
History of the Olympics and the First Modern Olympics for Kids
Have you ever been in front of a crowd? If you have, what did it feel like? Can you imagine thousands of people watching you, waiting to see what you do? Also imagine if you were competing in your favorite sport. That sounds really intimidating, doesn’t it? This is...