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 →The Brain’s Auto-Pilot: Your Nervous System
A clear look at how the nervous system runs reflexes and automatic body jobs
What is a puddle?
How rainwater collects into puddles and where it goes next
How does popcorn pop?
How heat turns a hard kernel into fluffy popcorn using steam pressure
Why does our heart go boom-boom?
A gentle explanation of heartbeats and how the heart moves blood.
Underground Ice Palaces: Stalactites and Stalagmites
How cave “icicles” form from dripping water and dissolved minerals
How does your body keep a steady temperature?
How the brain and body work together to keep your temperature steady
What is the Sun?
A calm, simple explanation of the Sun as a star that gives light and warmth
Why does it rain?
A calm explanation of how water becomes clouds and falls as rain
Why do we see our breath when it’s cold?
Explains how warm, wet breath turns into a visible cloud in cold air
How do robots sense the world?
How robot sensors collect information and help robots decide what to do
What is an earthquake?
A clear, calm guide to how moving plates make the ground shake
Why do wheels roll?
Explains how round wheels turn and touch the ground to move easily
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