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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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a movie star?

Many people around the world dream of being famous and acting in blockbuster movies.

Lots of actors work hard to build their careers and spend years trying to even get small parts on movies.

But imagine if you were just a young child and suddenly became a star before you even started kindergarten.

This is what happened to Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple became the most famous child actress of her time during the Great Depression in America.

The Great Depression was a time when the country was very poor and most American families did not have enough money to live well.

Many people were sad about their money situation and they needed something to make them happy and Shirley Temple became just what they needed.

Shirley was born on April 23rd, 1928 in Santa Monica, California. Her father was a banker and her mother was a housewife and she had two older brothers.

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