Today, I’m going to ask you to close your eyes and imagine. But I don’t need you to picture anything in your imagination this time. Instead, just imagine you’re in a dark place. It’s chilly and a little damp. The walls are cold and hard, like they’re made out of rock....
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of The Wright Brothers for Kids
Have you ever traveled in an airplane? Imagine if you had to make that same trip in a car. It would have taken a lot longer, right? Even just a hundred years ago most people didn’t have access to airplanes. They had to use horses, trains, or sometimes cars to get...
History of Native Americans in North America
In case you didn’t know, in the United States, November is Native American Heritage month when we take the time to recognize the importance of Native Americans in the history of our country. Learning about the First Americans and the history of indigenous peoples in...
The Story of The Odyssey by Homer for Kids
The Illiad In a previous story, we learned about the ancient Greek poet Homer, and his epic poem The Iliad. The Iliad told the story of the hero Achilles, and how he had to overcome his anger to help his people win the Trojan War. The Odyssey is a very different...
The Illiad by Homer for Kids
Do you like superhero movies, like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and The Avengers? Or maybe you can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie, where you’ll get to see people go on dangerous voyages and fight in epic battles in order to fulfill their destinies. If this sounds...
History of Eva Peron for Kids
Imagine that you are living in South America in the 1940s. Life is fun in Argentina, the country where you live, but also hard for your family and for many people you know. Most people are poor and cannot find jobs that pay well. The jobs that your...
History of Storytelling and the Oral Tradition for Kids
Have you ever gone camping? When you camp, you’re usually in a place where there isn't wifi or cell reception, or even electricity. You have to figure out ways to entertain yourself that don't involve movies, TV, or the internet. If you haven't been in that situation,...
The Mae Jemison Story for Kids & Families
Have you ever sat outside on a dark night and stared up at the stars, wondering what’s out there? It’s not always possible in the city, but if you get away from the lights, on a very dark and clear night, you can see thousands of stars. People have watched the stars...
History of the Leaning Tower of Pisa for Kids
Take a minute to imagine that you have traveled with your family to Italy. You visit a popular tourist spot to check out one of the most famous buildings in the world: the leaning Tower of Pisa. As you approach the tower, you can see that it is leaning over at a...
The History of Easter Island for Kids
Have you ever heard of Easter Island? Many movies talk about it and some even say that is where the Easter Bunny lives. But in fact, it is a real place that has nothing to do with the holiday of Easter. But many people know of Easter Island from the large famous...