Welcome to Bedtime History. Hello, this is Brack.

Growing up, one of my favorite childhood memories was using my imagination to build new things.

I'd take apart old, unused electronics or appliances in our home, and then try and rebuild them into something new and interesting.

They usually didn't work. They were more like works of art than functioning inventions, but I had a blast doing it.

What's great about a product like KiwiCo is the things you build as part of the engineering kits actually work.

My kids and I have built a few different projects together, including a ukulele, a pinball machine, headphones, and a speaker.

These projects include detailed instructions and also explain the science behind how the devices work.

As a parent, it can be hard to find creative ways to keep your children busy, challenged, and off screens.

KiwiCo does the legwork for you, so you can spend quality time tackling projects together.

KiwiCo also has boxes for geography and culture, the Atlas crate, and another one focused on cooking.

Other subjects are science, art, engineering, crafting, and design. KiwiCo also has crates designed for kids and adults of all ages.

Redefine Learning with Play. Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo.

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Hello bedtime history fans and past episodes I've introduced Allison, one of our writers.

Allison and her boys are listeners of the podcast, and over a year ago she volunteered to help write for the podcast.

So she has to thank for many of the episodes you've heard so far.

But for this episode, Allison also volunteered to narrate, so I'm excited to share her first narrated episode and hope you enjoy it as well.

Welcome to bedtime history.

Imagine you are in Europe. The year is 1895 and you live in Poland. Life is changing quickly at this time.

Many people have been moving to cities for work or to America to start a new life.

But you are a happy child, loving life with your four older siblings.

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