Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a movie star? Many people around the world dream of being famous and acting in blockbuster movies. Lots of actors work hard to build their careers and spend years trying to get even small parts on movies....
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Bedtime HistoryThe J.K. Rowling Story for Kids
Do you remember the last time you were playing and you got so lost in your imagination that it felt like real life? That is always an amazing experience and often kids experience it a lot more than adults. I think adults could learn a few things from kids about what...
Nancy Wake Story for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are a soldier flying in a plane high above the ocean. Outside you hear the plane’s propellers turning and strong winds rushing past the windows. It is the middle of the night and down below the ocean is dark and cold. Sitting around you...
History of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots for Kids
Imagine you live in old Scotland. The year is 1550. You are an 5 year old child, but you are already a queen. You walk through your castle, which is an old stone building, wearing a long dress to keep warm because the stone castle is cold in the winter. You follow...
The History of Sacajawea
A long time ago, in the 1800s, the United States was still a young country. At this time much of the wilderness hadn't been explored by the new Americans yet. This land was inhabited by Indians and many animals. Nature was still fresh and dangerous and wild. The new...
Clara Barton For Kids
When was the last time you helped someone? Did it feel like it was very important? How did you feel at the time? Most people go through their lives performing acts of service at one time or another. Clara Barton was a special person who devoted her entire life to...
The History of the Spanish Armada and Queen Elizabeth for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are a farmer living in England long ago. Your family is poor, but you all work hard to make sure you have enough food to eat everyday. Everyone is outside and working on the farm. Your dog is running around and playing. The land around...
The Maya Angelou Story for Kids
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis Missouri. Her full name was Margeurite, but her older brother had trouble saying her name so he started calling her “Maya” for short. Maya’s parents had trouble getting along and when she was three they divorced....
The History of Joan of Arc For Kids
Tonight our story takes place in the Medieval Times, also called the Middle Ages. This was the time of kings and castles and knights and battles over kingdoms. It was also a time when many people had very little to eat and had to work very hard. In the country of...
The Tegla Loroupe Story for Kids
Our story begins in Africa in the small village of Kutomwony Kenya. In the village lives a little girl named Tegla. Tegla is very small for her age but makes up for it with a big heart and a big smile. Life in Kutomwony isn’t easy, most of the families are very poor...