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- Best for ages8 to 10
- Length15 min
- Topichistory
- Read along5 languages
- AdsNone, ever
- OfflineYes, once downloaded
The Story of Electricity turns real history science into a calm bedtime story. The narration stays gentle and the facts stay accurate, so curious children fall asleep on a sense of wonder instead of a screen full of noise.
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Questions about The Story of Electricity
What age is The Story of Electricity for?
The Story of Electricity is a calm bedtime science story for children aged 8 to 10, narrated gently so it works as part of a wind down routine before sleep.
How long is The Story of Electricity?
The Story of Electricity runs about 15 min, a comfortable length for a single bedtime listen.
What languages is it available in?
The narration and read along text are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese (European and Brazilian), five languages in total, so families can listen and read in their own language.
Does Dreamtime Stories have ads?
No. Dreamtime Stories has no ads and no behavioral advertising. The Story of Electricity plays start to finish with nothing that interrupts a child at bedtime.
Can we listen offline?
Yes. Once a story is downloaded in the Dreamtime Stories app it plays offline, so bedtime works without Wi Fi, on a plane or in the car.
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