Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a movie star? Many people around the world dream of being famous and acting in blockbuster movies. Lots of actors work hard to build their careers and spend years trying to get even small parts on movies....
Time Periods
Bedtime HistoryThe J.K. Rowling Story for Kids
Do you remember the last time you were playing and you got so lost in your imagination that it felt like real life? That is always an amazing experience and often kids experience it a lot more than adults. I think adults could learn a few things from kids about what...
Nancy Wake Story for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are a soldier flying in a plane high above the ocean. Outside you hear the plane’s propellers turning and strong winds rushing past the windows. It is the middle of the night and down below the ocean is dark and cold. Sitting around you...
The George Lucas and the Making of Star Wars for Kids
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away… Well, not really that long ago, and on our same planet, actually, a boy named George Lucas was born in California. George was like many other boys in his day. He liked comic books and rock music and TV shows which were a very...
History of Benjamin Franklin for Kids
Have you heard of a Founding Father before? A Founding Father is someone who helped start the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father. Some have also called him the First American, because he had so many of the traits that would become known...
The Keri Strug Story for Kids
Have you ever heard of the Olympic Games? The Olympics is a huge sporting event that happens once every two years, where countries from all over the world come together in one place to compete. It starts off with a big parade and is an exciting time for everyone in...
The Sylvester Stallone “Rocky Story” for Kids
On July 6, 1946, a boy named Sylvester was born. When it was time for his mother to give birth, Sylvester’s body was not coming out easily. In order for him to survive they used special tools, which although they saved his life, caused part of his lip and face not to...
The Vikings and Leif Erikson
Around 1,200 years ago many tribes lived in the Scandinavian region of Europe. Scandinavia is now made up of countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. The people living there became known as Norsemen or “North-men” and were also...
The Stone Age for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are walking through the forest. You hear birds whistling in the air and watch a squirrel scurry up a tree trunk. You look down at your feet. They are bare! And your clothes are rough and made out of deer skin. You move around the forest...
The Legend of King Arthur For Kids
Learn about the origins of the legend of King Arthur along with Camelot, Tintagel, the wizard Merlin and the Sword in the Stone.