Stories for young minds

Why is it called Death Valley? Death Valley was given its name by pioneers lost here in the winter of 1849 to 1850. They thought that they were going to die in this valley. One of the driest and hotte...

This is an ancient fable about a tiny ant and a dove who show kindness. Try to guess the meaning of this Aesop fable and how it applies to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

Visiting the train museum, Miles and Louis say at the same time, “Wouldn’t it be neat to ride on these model trains!” Suddenly, they shrink smaller and find themselves on the platform of the mod...

Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and fought in the American Revolutionary War. She wanted to defend her country from the British invaders.

In the royal palace is Odin. He says, “As All-Father”, I challenge you other gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best!”

The cicada is a small jumping bug. There are more than 3,000 different kinds or species of cicadas in the world. Cicadas have four clear wings and large eyes with very short antennae. Cicadas are most...

Row, row, row your boat is a rhyme that has meaning and many different versions. What meanings will you find?

Modern bears are mammals with large bodies, short legs, small round ears, long noses, short tails, and shaggy hair. On each paw, bears have 5 claws. They walk on four legs but can also stand and sit j...

I am born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi. My name is Ruby Nell Bridges. What will my future be?

A thinker puzzle can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Try to guess or discuss with other people to see what they say as an answer before you read further. It is okay to have different answer...

I've got some good news. For my birthday, my best friend forever (BFF) bought me an expensive gift. She had the biggest smile on her face. The bad news. It was for a skydiving class at the airport. An...

A retelling of an Aesop Fable about a dog and his bone. Facts about dogs are included. One day, a selfish, mangy dog finds a bone. The other dogs ask politely, “We’re soooo hungry could you please...