Think of the best athlete in the world. Are you thinking of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo or basketball great Michael Jordan? Maybe gymnast Simone Biles or tennis superstar Serena Williams? There are definitely lots of different people you could argue are the best...
Determination
Bedtime HistoryHistory of Michael Jackson for Kids
You’ve probably heard of the King of England and maybe even the King of Hearts. But did you know that there was also a King of Pop Music? His name was Michael Jackson, and he was nicknamed the King of Pop by his adoring fans and the entire music industry because of...
Hiram Bingham and the Discovery of Machu Picchu
Imagine you are hiking up a long and winding road up a very tall mountain in the country of Peru, South America. The sky is cloudy above you, there’s a slight drizzle, and the trees and plants around you are dark green and wet from the rain and mists. You’ve been...
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...
History of Annie Smith Peck for Kids
Annie Smith Peck had a pretty normal childhood. I know that’s not an exciting way to start a podcast, but it’s true. Born right in the middle of the 19th century to an old, her Rhode Island family traced its roots to the founder of the state. She went to school, then...
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...
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...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Story for Kids
Imagine you’re starring in a high-stakes action movie. You’re a rugged, charismatic hero who must save the world from a dangerous threat. As the cameras roll, you leap from a helicopter onto the roof of a skyscraper, gunfire ringing out all around you. You slide down...
History of Jim Thorpe for Kids
Imagine it’s the summer of 1912 in the beautiful country of Sweden. It’s the Summer Olympics games and athletes have traveled across the world to come to Sweden to compete. The stands in the stadium are full of excited onlookers. The next event is a sprint and all of...