Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal, one of the great feats of engineering in modern history.
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Bedtime HistoryHistory of Steve Jobs and Apple for Kids
Learn about Steve Jobs and his journey to the creation of Apple computers and modern devices such as the iPad and iPhone.
History of Milton Bradley for Kids
Learn about the famous game designer, Milton Bradley.
History of Jim Henson for Kids
Learn about Jim Henson, the talented puppet designer who created the Muppets and many Sesame Street characters.
History of the Statue of Liberty for Kids
Learn about the planning and construction of the Statue of Liberty by Edouard de Layboulaye and Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi.
History of Isaac Newton for Kids
Have you ever wondered what makes a rainbow? This is a question that many children wonder about, and now, most parents have a ready answer (though some might encourage you to guess anyways!). But in the past, people didn’t know how these beautiful arcs of color formed...
History of Bicycles for Kids
Until the 19th century, horses were the easiest and cheapest way for most people to get around, other than on foot! But in the early decades of the 19th century, strange things began happening. The summer of 1815 never seemed to come. It was cold and rainy in July....
History of King Ludwig II and Neuschwanstein Castle for Kids
Good evening! How would you like to go on an adventure to a beautiful kingdom with a mountain-top castle glowing in the moonlight? This magical kingdom is called Schwangau [Shwang-gow] and it is far, far away in the lush countryside of Germany. And...
History of Super Spy Elizabeth “Betty” McIntosh for Kids
Betty McIntosh Do you like to play board games? Maybe you know of some popular games like Scrabble, Monopoly, Battleship, or Trouble. Maybe you even have your own favorite board game that you play with your family. One of my favorite board games is...
History of the Navajo Code Talkers for Kids
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...