Science Stories For Kids

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.

When a young alien named Zorp crash-lands his toaster-shaped spaceship in a bed of petunias, his mission is simple: observe the strange, chaotic creatures called "humans" and determine if they're a threat to the galaxy. Disguised as a fourth-grader named "Zack," he must navigate the bewildering world of dodgeball, pizza, and soggy sandwiches. But keeping his four arms and pop-out antenna a secret is harder than he thought, especially with a super-smart and suspicious classmate named Maya watching his every move.

Join Romeo, a young astronaut-in-training, on a cosmic adventure like no other. While on a routine mission aboard his spaceship, the Stardust Skimmer, Romeo discovers a peculiar "tin can" with a very big problem. It's not a tin can at all—it’s a wobbly spaceship, and inside is a little green alien named Zorp. Zorp is on a mission to save his home planet, Zorponia. The mischievous space pirate Captain Vortex has stolen all of the planet’s power source: the glimmering Sparkle-Stones.

Our final adventure begins in the present. Meet Shannon Barrett. He can live underwater. Influence animals of the sea. He's older now, sixteen and in high school. He's already met his gang of ancient undersea relatives, Noah & Jack, born centuries before him, plus a slew of undersea protectors known as the People of the Sea. He discovers his long-lost father is also…. a time-traveling warrior? What? Wait! Did someone say time traveler?

Reginald is perfectly happy in the quiet, predictable world of the royal library, where the only adventures are found between the pages of a book. His greatest skill is organizing the king's sock collection, a task he performs with quiet diligence. But his peaceful life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly promoted to Knight of the Realm. Armed with a squeaky suit of armor, a sigil of a silver sock, and a profoundly stubborn mule named Daisy, Sir Reginald is the most unlikely knight in the history of the kingdom.

10 Short Children Stories is a beautiful piece by Jacob Battersby to help entertain and educate your child. Works great as an audiobook for helping your child get to sleep. The book travels from unicorns, to plastic bottles, all the way to issues with deforestation and overconsumption of electricity.

Accidents happen. Sometimes that’s a good thing. Did you realize cheese puffs, Coca-Cola, Bubble Wrap, and the Post-it note were all invented by accident? This audiobook covers fascinating origin stories of 60 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this audiobook share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this audiobook reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade.

What secrets lie beyond the crumbling garden wall? When curious Victoria hears a mysterious whisper on the wind, she discovers a hidden clearing and a gentle, forgotten friend: a donkey with the softest ears and the saddest eyes. Join Victoria as she secretly cares for Dusty, sharing crunchy carrots, warm cuddles, and daring adventures.

Embark on a magical journey with Emily and Jack as they uncover the secrets of Cloud Peak, a mystical mountain shrouded in mystery and home to ancient dragons. This enchanting storybook follows their adventures as they befriend baby dragons, decipher ancient maps, and navigate through breathtaking landscapes filled with wonders and challenges.

Join Olivia on a thrilling adventure through the lush, magical jungle in “Olivia and the Singing Parrot.” This enchanting tale follows a curious little girl named Olivia and her new feathered friend, Pedro, a parrot with a voice as beautiful as a symphony. When Olivia hears Pedro’s melodious song one sunny morning, she’s instantly captivated and soon finds herself on an extraordinary journey guided by his magical melodies.

In a world where music holds magic, a curious girl named Sara discovers a mystical harp with strings made of moonlight. But when a shadowy creature steals its melody, the world begins to lose its joy and color. To save her home, Sara must journey into the forgotten lands of Everlost, following the faint, beautiful echo of her stolen song. Along the way, she'll meet a wise Weaver of Dreams, a slumbering Gryphon, and a tiny Clockwork Nightingale, all of whom hold clues to finding her music.

Step into a world where stories breathe and pages whisper secrets. Ten-year-old Latoya, a girl who feels more at home in books than in her own life, stumbles upon a magical library unlike any other. Here, atlases murmur the names of forgotten lands, cookbooks weep for a long-lost baker, and spellbooks grumble with forgotten spells. But this wondrous library is fading, its magic dimming with every forgotten tale. Follow Latoya on a whimsical and heartfelt adventure as she journeys through the pages of twenty living books, each with a unique problem only she can solve.

For siblings Zino and Pip, adventure begins in a dusty attic with a map stitched from pure moonlight. The shimmering chart doesn't lead to lost treasure, but to a place that shouldn't exist: the legendary Island of Impossible Odds. After a strange and sudden shipwreck, they find themselves in a land that defies all logic. It's a world where rivers flow uphill, forests are made of glass, and breakfast is served by bubble-blowing birds.

Ten-year-old Leo and his eight-year-old sister, Pipa, know only one home: the steady, humming corridors of the Stardust Cruiser. But when their ship is violently pulled from the stars and crash-lands on a mysterious world, their life of quiet safety is shattered. They find themselves on Planet VORTEX, a bizarre land of dizzying rainbow dust, six-legged creatures, and plants that spiral into the sky. It's a world alive with chaotic energy, from fields of dancing tornadoes to rivers that flow uphill.

For Gary, it starts with a mysterious, star-colored shell and a compass that points only up. But when the shell sprouts legs and a head, he finds himself the passenger of an ancient Sky-Turtle, leaving his world far below. Together, they will navigate thundering storms, outwit mischievous feathered pirates, and seek guidance from the song of a celestial Sky-Whale. It's a voyage through a world of wonders—crystal caves, lightning-lemonade, and a garden where night-balloons grow—on a quest to reach the very Heart of the Sky.

Life is one big adventure for the Star-Surfer of Sector 7G, who starts their days with a "Comet-Tail for Breakfast" and loves exploring the cosmos. But when a stardust bottle washes up with a desperate message, the fun and games are over. The star that warms their home is dying, and a mysterious Gloom-King is spreading shadows across the galaxy. With their trusty star-board and a new, brave friend—Kiko, the Crystal Critter—our hero must navigate the treacherous Black Hole Bends, outsmart vicious Scrap-Sharks, and uncover the secret of a whispering asteroid.

In the heart of the enchanted Whispering Woods, the legendary Centaur's Challenge calls to the youngest generation. For Arion, a curious and underestimated colt, it's a chance to prove that courage and wit can outmatch brute strength. As he faces perilous trials and a boastful rival, Brontes, Arion discovers that the path to victory is not always a straight line.

For Finn, a young blacksmith's apprentice, life is a simple rhythm of hammer and flame. But when his hands close around a plain, forgotten sword, his world changes forever. The sword, Caelus, doesn't gleam with jewels but hums with an ancient power, speaking not in words, but in silent, visceral whispers of forgotten memories and impending dangers.

In the early 1970s, three African American men - Wiley Bridgeman, Kwame Ajamu, and Rickey Jackson - were accused and convicted of the brutal robbery and murder of a man outside of a convenience store in Cleveland, Ohio. Almost four decades later, the men were exonerated. But while their exoneration may have ended one of American history’s most disgraceful miscarriages of justice, the corruption and decay of the city responsible for their imprisonment remain on trial.

Relax and enjoy these magical short bedtime stories with your kids. This short collection of wonderful adventure stories for children are great for parents who want their children to be relaxed and help them sleep well at night time.