It is noon in the Santa Monica Mountains and the sun beats down on a meadow hundreds of feet above the valley. A female mountain lion yawns and sniffs the air for prey. Nearby, her four cubs run and ramble through the yellow grass, chasing each other’s...
United States
Bedtime HistoryOsamequin, Tisquantum, and the First Thanksgiving
It is November 1621 on the windy shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts. A small group of pilgrims gather in the chilly air in a dirt clearing. Their numbers are small. Much smaller by half from those who started the long and perilous journey a year ago by ship...
U.S. States with Native American Names
Where I live in the state of Arizona, there are many amazing Indian tribes including the Apache, Navajo, Hopi, Paiute, Hualapai, Yavapai, and more. These amazing tribes of hunters, gatherers, and warriors have a long and rich history across the United States of...
History of Franklin D. Roosevelt for Kids
Have you ever imagined what it must be like to be President of the United States? You’d have to govern an entire country! Just think, you would sign laws that affect over 300 million people. You would be in charge of one of the strongest militaries in the world. You...
History of Bob Ross for Kids
Imagine you're in a painting studio. You take a deep breath and smell the sweet smell of the oil paints and the crisp air within the painting studio. You look around and see many paintings on the walls, each one telling a different story. But your attention quickly...
Tony Hawk Story for Kids
Imagine yourself soaring through the air, the wind rushing past as you perform incredible tricks on your skateboard. You're surrounded by cheering fans, who are in awe of your skills. As you glide down the half-pipe, the feeling of freedom and excitement is...
Togo, Balto, and the Lifesaving Sled Dog Race
When I say “Super Hero,” who or what comes to mind? Do you think of Superman, Iron Man, or Wonder Woman? Maybe you think of the Black Panther, Captain America, or Thor. Well, I know some real-life heroes and they aren’t humans – they’re animals! Animals with four...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Story for Kids
Imagine you’re starring in a high-stakes action movie. You’re a rugged, charismatic hero who must save the world from a dangerous threat. As the cameras roll, you leap from a helicopter onto the roof of a skyscraper, gunfire ringing out all around you. You slide down...
Serena Williams Story for Kids
Imagine standing on the center court of the biggest tennis match in the World, The US Open, facing your toughest opponent yet. The sun beats down on your skin, and the crowd's roar fills your ears as you prepare to serve the ball. As you toss the ball into the air,...
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...