Learn about the formation of the Rocky Mountain range, its exploration and National Park.
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of the Statue of Liberty for Kids
Learn about the planning and construction of the Statue of Liberty by Edouard de Layboulaye and Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi.
History of Ruth Bader Ginsburg for Kids
Learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court Justice, and warrior for women’s rights and equality.
History of Rosa Parks for Kids
Learn about Rosa Parks, the courageous woman who stood up for herself and helped start the Civil Rights Movement.
Voyage of the Mayflower for Kids
Happy fall everyone! You might have noticed a sudden, slight chill in the air at night or the changing of the leaves on the trees. Maybe where you live, the leaves are changing from bright green to blazing red, orange, and yellow. In America, the...
History of Frederick Douglass for Kids
There are some questions that almost every kid can answer right away. Of course, you know your name, and who your family members are. You and your friends probably all know how old you are and when your birthday is without even thinking. After all, who could forget a...
History of William and Caroline Herschel for Kids
Do you have a brother or sister? Younger or older, you probably know that siblings can be complicated. They can be annoying at times, but they can also be a lot of fun. They’re around when your friends can’t be. They can team up with you to lobby your parents for...
History of Isaac Newton for Kids
Have you ever wondered what makes a rainbow? This is a question that many children wonder about, and now, most parents have a ready answer (though some might encourage you to guess anyways!). But in the past, people didn’t know how these beautiful arcs of color formed...
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 King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle for Kids
Good evening! How would you like to go on an adventure to a beautiful kingdom with a mountain-top castle glowing in the moonlight? This magical kingdom is called Schwangau [Shwang-gow] and it is far, far away in the lush countryside of Germany. And I’ll bet you’ve...