20th Century
Walking on the Moon
In 1969, two astronauts became the first humans to step onto another world.
Fun fact:The footprints they left behind could last for millions of years — there's no wind on the Moon.
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Big moments from long ago
Quick, kid-friendly stories from across time — pyramids and pharaohs, knights and castles, brave explorers, brilliant inventors, and giant leaps for humankind.
20th Century
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A leader who used peaceful words and marches to fight for fairness and equal rights.
Fun fact:He gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to 250,000 people in Washington, D.C.
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Jane Goodall & the Chimps
A young scientist who lived in the forest to learn how chimpanzees really act.
Fun fact:She was the first person to see chimps making and using tools.
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The Internet Begins
In the 1980s and 90s, computers around the world started talking to each other.
Fun fact:The very first website went online in 1991 — it was just plain text.
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The Hubble Space Telescope
A school-bus-sized telescope launched into space to take incredible photos of the universe.
Fun fact:Hubble has been orbiting Earth and snapping pictures since 1990.
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The Berlin Wall Comes Down
In 1989, a wall that split a city in two for 28 years was finally torn down.
Fun fact:People kept little pieces of the wall as souvenirs — you can still find them in museums today.
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