Not for the first time, Charles wondered why he agreed to race today. He could have been asleep in his warm and cozy flat. Instead, he was shivering out here on the edge of the school grounds on a typical drizzly morning in England in autumn. He should have told his...
Time Periods
Bedtime HistoryKing Tut and Ancient Egypt for Kids
Our story begins in the ancient land of Egypt, one of the earliest civilizations in world history. Egypt was located in the deserts of Africa and its cities flourished around the longest river in the world, The Nile, which stretched 4,000 miles long. The Nile was used...
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...
Bobbie the Wonder Dog
Imagine you are lost far away from home. What would you do? Would you ask a nice person for help? Make a call on your cell phone. Use a GPS device to plot a route home. What if you had no voice, cell phone, or maps because you’re a dog? To return home, you would...
The T-Rex of Tadpoles and The Saber-Toothed Anchovy
Go back in time to a land shrouded in mist and jungles and swamps. A time hundreds of millions of years before T-Rexes stalked the Earth, growling and rumbling and crashing through thick forests. A time before Pterodactyls soared through the skies, shrieking and...
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...
History of the Taj Mahal, the Swallow’s Nest, and Architecture in the “Name of Love”
Love is one of the greatest emotions known to mankind. It propels people to accomplish great feats, fight valiant battles, or overcome insurmountable obstacles. Love inspires people to write songs, present gifts, and erect monuments. And throughout the...
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...
History of Pokemon
Imagine a world where interesting creatures that have powers roam free, each with their own unique abilities and personalities that you can catch and keep in a little red and white ball. These creatures are called Pokemon and you keep them in a poke ball. As a young...