When most of us think of horses, we probably think of them as ranch pets, work horses, or race horses. The amazing horse has been helping man for many centuries: carrying him and his supplies across continents, charging bravely into battle, plowing dusty fields,...
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Bedtime HistoryGolden Age of Islam and Houses of Wisdom for Kids
Imagine you’re walking down a stone walkway through one of the most beautiful gardens you’ve ever seen. Beautiful trees stretch upward and flowers line the pathway. Ahead you see a sparkling pool of water with lilies and a bubbling fountain. Past the fountain is a...
Stone Portraits Across the World
When I was a little kid, I took art class in school and one of my projects was to draw a picture of my family. I was not a great artist so I did the basics: a square house and little stick figures for people. Perhaps you’ve done the same. Well, imagine if...
History of the Big Ben Clock Tower for Kids
Do you like riddles? I know I do and I have a tricky one for you today. What is over 300 feet tall, has a pointy cap, eight hands, and four faces? Did you guess a monster, a space creature, or a huge robot? Nope, guess again. Need some more hints? Well, it has...
Jeep The Flying Coyote
What if I told you coyotes could fly? Don’t believe me - think I’ve lost my mind? Well, I’m here to tell you that I know of a coyote who COULD fly – and his name was Jeep! And Jeep wasn’t any cartoon coyote. No, this was a tried and true,...
History of Antony van Leeuwenhoek for Kids
Have you ever looked at something through a magnifying glass? Have you ever wondered what a butterfly’s wing, an ant’s jaws, or a blade of grass would look like if you were the size of a bug and could see it really close up? Even though most magnifying glasses don’t...
History of Leonardo da Vinci for Kids
Take a moment to think of your day... Think of some of the objects you saw: family, friends, trees, maybe a pet, or the big blue sky and white moon in the dark of night. Maybe you saw a smile and objects moving, a car speeding by, or someone kicking a ball. Most of...
History of Ada Lovelace for Kids
When was Ada Lovelace born? Augusta Ada Byron was born December 10, 1815, in London, England. Her father was Lord Byron, a world-famous poet -- and her mother was Lady Anne Isabella Byron. Only a few weeks after Ada was born her parents separated and her father left...
History of Nikola Tesla for Kids
Tesla Car Company Have you ever heard of a Tesla car? Teslas are very fast cars, but unlike most sports cars, Teslas are electric-powered not gas-powered. Teslas are becoming very popular because they are one way to prevent carbon emissions and help the environment....
History of Zeppelins for Kids
Imagine you are soaring above the earth in a giant airship... This airship is filled with hydrogen gas that allows it to float in the sky. You’re inside the cabin of the airship with the other passengers who excitedly look at the surrounding clouds and land far below....