What do you know about whales and dolphins? Do you know what the biggest animal ever to live on our planet is? It's bigger than an elephant. Bigger than a T-Rex. It's even bigger than the biggest known dinosaur, Argentinosaurus (if you're measuring by weight). And...
Biology
Bedtime HistoryHistory of Louis Pasteur for Kids
Have you ever seen the word “pasteurized” on a carton of milk? You might think it means something about pastures – big grassy fields where animals graze. That’s usually how people pronounce it. But while it’s nice to think of the cows that gave us the milk sunning...
History of Dippy the Dinosaur
Every summer, a wonderful holiday called the “4th of July” is celebrated in America and it is a joyous time filled with parties and barbecues, and street parades to celebrate America’s independence from Britain in 1776. And do you know another historic event that...
History of Rosalind Franklin for Kids & Families
Have you ever wondered why your hair is curly like your mother's, or you have freckles like your father? Or maybe your parents say you smile like your uncle, who you don't even see that much. All these things are related to your genes. Genes are the stuff inside your...
The Jane Goodall Story for Kids
Do you have a special toy that helps you go to sleep at night? Maybe a bear, or a rabbit, or a penguin? Lots of kids have stuffed animals that help them feel safe and cozy at night. The scientist Jane Goodall also had a special stuffed animal when she was a child....
Alternative Energy for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine that you’re living in a futuristic city. Looking at the horizon, you can see towering wind turbines gently rotating in the wind. On the other side, you can see a whole field of solar panels. A nearby dam uses river water to produce even...