Close your eyes and imagine you live in America in the 1800s, a time before cars, the Internet and TV. You are riding in a wagon pulled by your family’s best two horses. Your mom and dad are up front and you and your siblings are in the back. You look around and see...
Creativity
Bedtime HistoryThe 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...
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...
Fred Rogers Story for Kids
Can you hear that? “Ding, ding.” It’s the Neighborhood Trolley making its way back from King Friday’s castle to the Neighborhood Of Make Believe. It’s here to deliver a message to all of you about the man known as Mr. Rogers. Fred McFeely Rogers was born on March 20,...
History of Elvis Presley For Kids
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls welcoming to the stage for his last performance of “The King’s Final Show” tour, the one, the only, the king of rock “n” roll… Elvis Presley. It was June 26th, 1977, and Elvis had just walked onto the stage at the Market Square...
Harry Houdini For Kids
Have you ever seen or heard something that you couldn’t believe, as if it was magic? Maybe you’ve tried to learn some card tricks or other illusions to impress your family and friends. With enough practice and a convincing performance, anything is possible! ...
History of Mona Lisa for Kids
Imagine you are walking through an art gallery. The walls are tall and beautiful. It is an elegant place and there are tourists everywhere, studying and looking at artwork. As you turn the corner into a different room, the crowd grows very...
The History of Glass for Kids
If you look around your house, and it’s like mine, you’ll probably notice a very common item. Jars are made out of it, some cups and bowls are made out of it, maybe a few decorations on your shelves. This is what windows are made out of and the screens on tablets and...
The Stan Lee Story for Kids
Have you ever seen the movies Spiderman, Fantastic Four or X-Men or read any of these comics? Did you know that these were all written by the same man? He was a very talented writer from New York named Stan Lee. This is the story of his life and how...
History of Albert Einstein for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine a short man with gray and white hair that sticks up off his head and grows in all directions. He has a big mustache and wears a coat that is rumpled, pants that are short, and socks that don’t match. But he has a kind smile on his face and...