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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Close your eyes and imagine you are a soldier flying high above the ocean and an airplane.

Outside you hear the sound of the plane's propeller's turning and strong winds rushing past the windows.

It's the middle of the night and down below the ocean is dark and cold.

Sitting around you are other soldiers, men and women, with dark clothes and large backpacks.

They look nervous and you feel nervous too. You check your gun and tighten a parachute which is also on your back.

The year is 1944 and you are in the middle of World War II. Nazi Germany has invaded France and its allies England and the United States are working to help France and many other countries be free again.

You know if the battle can be won in France then there might be a chance to beat the Nazis and make the world a safe place again.

You look around at the other soldiers but remember you and the others here are no ordinary soldiers.

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