Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

Jan 12 2025 349 ep. 9 mins 2.3k
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Bedtime History is a series of educational, relaxing stories for kids and families. Learn about inspirational characters such as Jackie Robinson, Sacajawea, Neil Armstrong, and Maya Angelou. Other topics include space exploration, current events, and great feats of engineering such as The Transcontinental Railroad.

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