Science Stories For Kids

Ten-year-old Leo and his seven-year-old sister, Mia, thought they were on the adventure of a lifetime, sailing with their father to an island of glowing caves. But when a vicious storm shatters their boat and washes them ashore on a strange island, their dream trip turns into a terrifying nightmare. This is no ordinary island. Its shores are littered with crocodile scales, and its murky rivers are ruled by the monstrous King Snout, a crocodile of terrifying size and power.

Step into the whimsical world of Jack, a mischievous yet lovable character whose adventures are bound to capture the hearts and imaginations of young listeners. In this enchanting bedtime storybook, "Everybody Hates Jack," children will embark on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and magical moments.

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.

Bedtime stories are a great way to connect with your child and live adventures with them. Also, you won’t have to worry about nightmares ever again, since all your child will dream about are fairy tales. Take your little one to the magical land of unicorns, and be amazed by their magical powers and enjoy living the adventures with them! In this book, Sky sneaks away to visit the magical realm, packing treasures from Stillbrook and letters Autumn and her friends had written.

Eva has always loved the sea, but only from a distance. From her clifftop home, she dreams of its deep blue secrets, but she has always been too afraid to swim in its powerful waves. Everything changes when she discovers a hidden path down to the magical Shell Cove. There, she meets Silver-Fin, a brave dolphin with a flashing scar and a language made of clicks and joyful leaps. Their new friendship pulls Eva into the water and shows her a world she only dreamed of.

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The Star-Shaman's Apprentice Fraser has a secret. In the sleepy village of Dewdrop Hollow, he's known for being clumsy with fences and hopeless at churning butter. But when the sun goes down, Fraser's true talent awakens. He can read the sky. He knows the prickly, cold scent of a constellation and the fizzy, lemon-tang of a shooting star. One night, a star doesn't fall down, it falls up, pulling Fraser to the forbidden summit of Whisperwind Peak. There, in a cave glowing with magic, he meets Eldrin: a powerful shaman with eyes made of swirling, living stardust.

When Jason stumbles upon his Grandpa Gus's dusty, top-secret blueprint for the legendary Gizmo 3000 a fantastical machine rumored to grant any wish he knows he can't just leave it in the attic. He and his best friend, Pip, find the incredible contraption hidden in an old workshop, humming with a secret, electric energy. But when a tiny, whiskered creature named Gus the Gizmo Gopher accidentally hits the big red "GO" button, their ordinary afternoon turns into The Great Gizmo Getaway!

Zola lives in a quartz cottage on the very last cliff of anywhere, with only the vast, silent Void for a neighbor. She's sure she's the loneliest girl in the universe. But one night, the Void... whispers. It’s a tiny, shivering, lonely sound that pulls at her heart. To answer it, Zola must captain her great-grandmother’s ship, a magical vessel woven from moonlight and twine. With jars of cinnamon-scented starlight for fuel, she leaps into the inky black.

Meet Barnaby "Bar" Willowbrook, the newest and most unlikely Warden of the Wildwood. He's only eleven, and his ancient, magical forest has a very modern problem: a colossal, humming metal tower is polluting the air with an invisible force known as WiFi. The forest is officially glitching!

For ten-year-old Larry, maps are more than just paper; they are gateways to worlds he can only dream of. But when he discovers a shimmering pod in his attic—a vessel that phases through walls and is piloted by imagination alone—the line between map and reality vanishes. Whisked away to the eerie, soundless "Silent Streets" and skies filled with upside-down clouds, Larry learns that he is the new pilot of the Phantom Pod. Guided by a starlight compass and aided by a mystical Keeper, he must protect these secret realms from terrifying shadow creatures that hunt in the spaces between seconds.

In “A Pocketful of Pebbles and Poems,” every walk in the woods becomes a breathtaking adventure. Join Lisa, a thoughtful and imaginative young girl, as she explores the world with her pockets ready for treasure and her heart open to wonder. Her ordinary day by Whispering Creek turns magical when she meets Skip, a tiny sprite with sparkling wings, who teaches her the secret language of the natural world. Each chapter unfolds a new discovery, a sensory journey filled with the cool touch of a mossy rock, the earthy smell of rain on pine needles, and the quiet hum of a world brimming with secrets.

When Terry arrives at the ancient, moss-dappled Glimmerstone Keep, he knows he's walking into a world of secrets. It’s a castle that doesn't just hold history; it whispers it on the cool, damp breeze, and the old stones groan under the weight of forgotten time. Terry quickly discovers that the keep is home to more than just cobwebs and echoes. Deep within the winding passages, behind a shadow that slips around a spiral stair, lives Sir Reginald the Radiant—a knight with a big heart and a hilariously clumsy knack for haunting!

For Bridget and Finn, the river isn't just a boundary, it's the beginning of the world's most breathtaking secret. Bridget is spirited, curious, and always ready for a grand discovery. Finn is cautious, clever, and her steady companion. When they uncover an ancient, glowing map hidden beneath an old willow tree, they know their quiet days are over. The map promises an epic journey down the volatile Whispering River to find its mythical source, a place of profound magic. With their small boat packed and their hearts pounding, they push off onto a current that moves with a will of its own.

What would you do if the ground beneath your feet began to tremble and shake? For a curious and brave young girl named Becky, a mysterious tremor isn't a sign of danger—it's the first clue in the greatest adventure of her life. Led by a trail of enormous, shimmering green footprints, Becky discovers a secret world she never knew existed: a hidden canyon filled with living, breathing Thunder Lizards! When a baby Brontosaurus named Leo hatches right before her eyes, an unlikely and magical friendship begins. Together, they will explore a land of wonders and dangers.

What if you weren't just a mermaid... but a Mecha-Mermaid? Lira isn't like other mermaids. With a gleaming silver tail powered by whirring gears, glowing fiber-optic hair, and amazing sonar sensors, she's a one-of-a-kind invention. Born in a lab, she's about to take her first plunge into the vast, amazing ocean. The world is full of wonders! Lira explores magical kelp forests, maps mysterious deep-sea trenches, and plays tag with a joyful dolphin named Splash. She even makes friends with Click, a grumpy (but brilliant) hermit crab mechanic.

In the sleepy village of Atheria, where the scent of cinnamon hangs in the air and old tales are just that tales of a young girl named Keisha discovers a secret. The legendary unicorns of the Whispering Woods are no longer just a myth; they're in trouble. Something dark and ancient is stealing their magic, turning them into mere shadows of their former selves. To save them, Keisha must leave behind everything she knows and journey into a forgotten land filled with riddles, shimmering mists, and a powerful secret hidden in the heart of the forest.

Aura has always known two things: the sky is their home, and the world below is forbidden. She lives in Aerilon, a shining city of sky-steel, filtered air, and humming anti-gravity engines, floating safely above the vast, messy Surface. But when a moment of high-flying curiosity leads to a catastrophic slip, Aura tumbles through the clouds and crash-lands in the one place she was warned never to go. Now, instead of smooth glass and the taste of ozone, Aura is surrounded by mud, thorn-tangles, and the overwhelming scent of wet, wild earth.

Have you ever seen the sky dance with color? For young Kael, the Northern Lights are more than just a beautiful sight. they are the very heartbeat of his frozen world. But when the vibrant ribbons of green and gold begin to flicker and fade, replaced by a creeping, unnatural cold, Kael knows a terrible secret is unfolding. An ancient evil, Nocturne the Shadow Weaver, is stealing the light, threatening to plunge the land into an eternal, starless night. The fate of the North rests on the shoulders of one young boy who must journey into the heart of the storm. He won't be alone.

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.