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View all articlesAlexander Graham Bell for Kids
What made Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone? Discover the wizard who...
Pearl Harbor for Kids
What made the U.S. suddenly join WWII? Discover the surprise attack on Pearl ...
Ancient Peru Facts for Kids
How did the Inca run an empire of 12 million people without wheels or iron? D...
Amazing Shark Facts for Kids
Can you imagine swimming before dinosaurs? Discover how sharks use a 'sixth s...
Battle of Hastings Facts for Kids
How did a single day's fight change England forever? Explore 10 amazing facts...
Antarctica Exploration History for Kids
How did explorers find the frozen bottom of the Earth? Discover the race to A...
Boston Tea Party for Kids
What made colonists throw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor? Uncover the f...
Hieroglyphics Deciphered for Kids
How did scholars crack a 3,500-year-old secret code lost for 1,400 years? Dis...
Florence Nightingale for Kids
What made Florence Nightingale the hero who cleaned dirty hospitals? Discover...
Franz Ferdinand Assassination for Kids
Can you imagine how the death of 2 people started a global war? Uncover the d...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Facts
What inspired the magical car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Discover the James Bon...
First Thanksgiving True Story for Kids
What made the First Thanksgiving last three full days? Learn the true story o...
Ancient Egypt for Kids
How did Egyptians build pyramids 481 feet high using 2.3 million stone blocks...
Enigma Code Broken for Kids
What made the WWII Enigma machine unbreakable? Discover how Polish genius gav...
First Farmers for Kids
How did humans stop wandering and start planting? See how the first farmers c...
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Our history articles are perfect for kids ages 4-12, with content that adapts to different reading levels. Younger kids can enjoy the pictures and simpler explanations, while older kids dive into the fascinating details.
Read articles together before bedtime, use them for homeschool lessons, or let curious kids explore on their own. Each article includes fun facts, key vocabulary, and connections to related topics.
Yes! Our content covers key historical periods and figures taught in elementary and middle school, including Ancient Civilizations, World Wars, American History, and famous inventors and explorers.
We focus on storytelling, not just facts. Every article brings history to life with engaging narratives, kid-friendly explanations, and connections that make learning stick. Plus, our podcast adds audio adventures!
