Science Stories For Kids

Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life.

After Princess Alicia finds a magic fish-bone, compliments of her fairy godmother, she eventually uses it to improve financial conditions for her father the king, queen, and her 18 brothers and sisters. This classic bedtime story for kids was written by Charles Dickens in 1867, although Mr. Dickens credits the tale to a Miss Alice Rainbird (aged seven), as it gives a very heartwarming glimpse into a Victorian world which can only be seen through the eyes of an innocent child.

Are you a day-dreamer? A bad loser? A nose-picker? Nothing wrong with that, you might think. But just see how GRIZZLY these things can get! Includes 'Revenge of the Bogeyman', 'The Upset Stomach' and 'Bunny Boy'. More horribly enjoyable short stories from bestselling author Jamie Rix.

Embark on a magical journey into "The Hidden Garden of Gnomes Kids Stories Book," where enchantment awaits at every turn of the page. Follow the adventures of Lila, a curious and kind-hearted young girl, as she discovers a secret world within her grandmother’s garden. Guided by Elder Gimbel, a wise gnome with a twinkle in his eye, Lila explores a realm teeming with whimsical creatures, ancient mysteries, and boundless magic.

Unicorn Bedtime Stories is your secret weapon to turn bedtime chaos into a unicorn-led serenity. Picture your little one drifting into peaceful sleep, guided by charming unicorn tales, leaving behind the bedtime struggles for good. In this collection of stories, bedtime becomes an effortless experience, dreams overflow with magical tales, and restless nights become no more.

Dark Space #2 The part Mateo tried to forget has found its way back—and it remembers everything. When Mateo Rojas meets his strange new neighbor, nothing feels right. The man has no shadow. His apartment shouldn’t exist. And soon, Mateo starts finding eerie photos of himself in places he’s never been. As reality begins to warp around him, Mateo and his best friend Talia uncover a hidden program built to erase the parts of people that don’t “fit.” But some of those pieces want back in—and they’re not coming quietly. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Stranger Things, and eerie ...

Wild Wallaby and Kind Koala decided it might be a good thing to have this crocodile along for the journey after all, even if she was a little cranky. They approached her and asked if she'd like to stick together for a while. She gave a full-toothed smirk. "It might not be a bad idea to always have a couple of plump snacks nearby." Wild Wallaby laughed and hopped off. "You'd have to catch me first." The Cranky Crocodile snapped her jaws at him. "Don't tempt me." Kind Koala couldn't tell whether or not she was joking.

Cory Taylor was born on the moon – and he was doomed to die there before he turned 20. Frail and coddled since birth, the moonboy decides to run away from home and have adventures before dying and giving his body to science. But when his first adventure leads him on a dangerous trek across the unforgiving moonscape, he may not live to see the next day. Even worse, the fate of the hermitage depends on his getting help. Can he find rescue for himself and his new friends before it’s too late?

Our amazing adventure story will keep kids engaged and excited about storytime. The escapades of Drew and his three friends will help to encourage play in the mind of the young ones while building their creative imagination. Suitable for kids two to eight years.

A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every listener, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, travelogues, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.

Step into a world of magic and wonder with "The Girl Who Flew with Butterflies," a captivating children's book that will transport listeners on an enchanting journey through the pages of imagination. Follow the adventures of Lily, a curious young girl who discovers a hidden garden filled with secrets and wonders beyond imagination. As she ventures deeper into the garden's depths, she befriends a group of magical butterflies and embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures that will change her life forever.

In this first book of the Stillbrook Woods series, follow the adventures of Autumn, a young girl in search of unicorns. Every 10 years, when the legendary storm hits, a herd of unicorns arrives near Stillbrook, Autumn’s town. She sets off to explore the forest, braving the thunderstorm, hoping to be just like her older adventuring friend Oskar, who gave her a journal about his notes on unicorns.

What happens when a little star wiggles out of the night sky and lands right in Amanda's backyard? It's the start of an amazing adventure with Zorp, a friendly, glowing alien with wobbly legs and a heart full of wonder! Join Amanda and her playful kitten, Whiskers, as they share secret space-berries, build cosmic dens, and discover that the greatest friendships can be truly out of this world. "Amanda and the Alien" is a heartwarming bedtime story filled with gentle magic, giggles, and dreams as big as the universe.

Dark Space #6 The pressure suit doesn’t just send him back in time, it pulls him apart. Milo wakes up in a room with no windows, no way out, and no idea who he really is. Each time he’s locked into the mysterious pressure suit, he’s launched into another life—running through ancient forests, sailing pirate ships, even fighting battles that feel too real to forget. But with every jump, he loses a little more of himself. When Milo discovers the lab is part of a looping experiment to harvest memories from kids like him, he knows escaping isn’t enough, he has to break the loop from ...

Rainbow the Chameleon was very happy with her friends at the zoo. Every day she got to change colors for all of the kids, and they laughed and giggled at all of the different colors of the rainbow that she could change into. Then one evening while sneaking around the zoo (as the animals did when all of the humans went home for the day) her friend Casey the Frilled Lizard found a secret room hidden below one of the buildings, and inside that room was an Amazing Machine! This crazy contraption was able to duplicate things - even animals! But when two different animals went in, out came one ...

Your child will enjoy this Halloween book full of eerie ghost stories and spooky tales. This is an excellent listen for early learners that can be heard aloud with friends and family while traveling or in waiting rooms. Halloween jokes are also included!

"The Boy Who Sailed the Sky: Kids Bedtime Stories" is a captivating tale that whisks young listeners away on a magical journey through the boundless realms of imagination. In this enchanting storybook, listeners are introduced to Liam, a curious and adventurous boy who discovers an extraordinary kite tangled in an ancient oak tree.

Step into a world of magic and wonder with "The Girl with the Emerald Eyes: Kids Bedtime Stories." This enchanting book follows the extraordinary adventures of Lily, a young girl with captivating emerald green eyes, as she embarks on a journey through a hidden magical realm. From the mysterious green glow that lures Lily into a secret garden to the time-traveling carousel that whisks her through different eras, each chapter is a gateway to a new and wondrous adventure.

Studies have shown that if you meaningfully communicate with your child, they will gradually become attuned to you. True education begins when parents impart valuable life lessons to their child in a way that they understand. An amazing transformation occurs within such children when they are told fantastic stories on topics that involve hope, courage, patience, and empathy. This wonderful book is a collection of many short stories on various positive themes that are specifically crafted to help children relax and become more restful.

It is a dark time in the medieval kingdom of Arialia. The Black Death has arrived. Fatima loses her parents to the plague. She's wandering in the forest alone and doesn't know where to go for comfort. In her desperation and in the cold at night, she dreams of a pink unicorn that can save her from fear and starvation. When she wakes she sees the carriage of the princess passing by. It has a pink unicorn design on it. Fatima pursues the carriage, meets the princess, and her life is forever changed as she learns the true meaning of the pink unicorn.