Today we’re going to learn about a few of the people who were born in the Navajo Nation and their adventures that started back in 1942, around 80 years ago. At this time in Europe, World War II has been raging for two years, but in the United States, people are still...
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Bedtime HistoryPlatinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II for Kids
You may be aware of a very historic event that took place this last week. Queen Elizabeth II of The United Kingdom passed away on Thursday at the age of 96 after reigning as queen for 70 years! The next longest-reigning king of queen of England was Queen Victoria, her...
History of the Grimké Sisters for Kids
Imagine you live in a beautiful mansion, with green lawns, swaying, leafy trees, and pleasant gardens surrounding it. You and your family have everything you need: nice clothes, books, and toys, good food. You don’t have to work for anything. Sometimes your parents...
History of Wangari Maathai for Kids
Imagine you’re surrounded by lush, green, rolling hills. A gentle rain is falling, but the clouds aren’t just overhead, they seem to gently kiss your cheeks. Clouds blanket the far-off, jagged peak of Mount Kenya, or Kirinyaga, the bright place, the second-highest...
Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Close your eyes and imagine the stars shining brightly in the clear evening sky. It’s nightime and the moon glows softly, then ducks behind passing clouds. The air is warm and smells of flowers – the smell of spring. We take flight, soaring above...
History of King George VI of England
Close your eyes and imagine you’re flying across oceans and meadows, rolling green hills, and winding roads to a peaceful kingdom, the country of England. It’s the early 1900’s and England is a beautiful island with grand palaces, sleepy little towns, a king and...
History of Sandra Day O’Connor for Kids
Imagine the sky, stretching out clear and blue above you for what seems like forever. The desert landscape also seems to go on and on, with no houses or other buildings, not even a road as far as the eye can see, but hardly empty. You can see cactus plants, brush, and...
History of Abigail Adams for Kids
Have you ever written a letter to someone who was far away? Writing letters can show someone you care about that you’re thinking of them, or let them know what you’re doing, thinking, and feeling. Writing a letter can even help you to think about how you’re feeling...
History of Catherine the Great for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are living in Russia in the 1700s. It’s a warm September day and you are with your family in the beautiful city of Moscow, Russia. There are many buildings, palaces, and beautiful churches. You have lived in Russia your entire life and...
The Illiad by Homer for Kids
Do you like superhero movies, like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and The Avengers? Or maybe you can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie, where you’ll get to see people go on dangerous voyages and fight in epic battles in order to fulfill their destinies. If this sounds...