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...
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Bedtime HistoryHistory 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...
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...
The Origins 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...
The History of Michael Jordan for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are a basketball player racing down the court with your team. From the stands a huge crowd is watching and cheering and millions more are watching you on TV. You’ve played hard all night. You’re sweating and breathing heavy. Your legs...
The Keri Strug Story for Kids
Have you ever heard of the Olympic Games? The Olympics is a huge sporting event that happens once every two years, where countries from all over the world come together in one place to compete. It starts off with a big parade and is an exciting time for everyone in...
Wayne Gretsky Story for Kids
Gretzky and Messier are rushing down the ice on a 2 on 1. Messier takes the puck deep into the zone, throws it out front to Gretzky, Gretzky one-times it and he scores! Number 99 from number 11, what a duo. Wayne Gretzky #99 - “The Great One” as most hockey fans know...