Curiosity Stories
Gentle stories for curious minds
Curiosity stories that spark "why?" — and when it's time to wind down, create a calm bedtime story made for your child.
Create a story for tonight →What is thunder?
A calm explanation of how lightning makes the sound we call thunder
Why do we lose baby teeth?
Explains how growing adult teeth loosen baby teeth and make them fall out
How do solar panels make electricity from sunlight?
How sunlight frees electrons in solar cells to create usable electric power
How does an umbrella keep me dry?
Explains how an umbrella blocks raindrops and guides water off the sides
How do astronauts sleep/eat in space?
How astronauts rest and eat in microgravity without drifting or spills
How do zippers work?
A simple look at how zipper teeth join and separate with a slider
The Immune System: Your Internal Army
How your body spots germs, fights them, and remembers them
The Sailing Stones of Death Valley
How thin ice and gentle wind can slowly move heavy rocks in Death Valley
Why do we cry tears?
A gentle look at how tears help eyes and show big feelings
How does a flashlight work?
Explains how batteries, a circuit, and an LED make a flashlight beam
Why do whales spray water from their heads?
Explains how a whale’s blowhole makes a spray that looks like water.
What is the International Space Station?
A clear look at what the ISS is, how it orbits, and what astronauts do there
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