SVOD Service CuriosityStream Goes Back-to-School With Two Original Series for Kids and Parents

Silver Spring, MD, August 19, 2015 (Newswire.com) - CuriosityStream is taking viewers back-to-school with two new original series – QUARX and MIND BLOWING BREAKTHROUGHS – that engage kids with exciting stories exploring the laws of physics and revisiting outstanding moments in the history of science.  CuriosityStream is also offering a special back-to-school subscription discount to new members that sign up via www.CuriosityStream.com/school.

The world's first ad-free subscription video-on-demand service, CuriosityStream delivers high-quality documentaries that educate, inspire and entertain.  And today, CuriosityStream premieres two new series that will spark curiosity in kids and their parents, just in time for the new school year.

"We understand that kids learn best when they're engaged by a fascinating story, and so, these new programs connect with kids through innovative storytelling and celebrate the fun in science and history."

Elizabeth Hendricks North, President, CuriosityStream

QUARX, an original 26-episode series, takes an entirely new spin on science education and physics.  A mischievous science-fueled romp for the YouTube generation, the series features three teenage pranksters who challenge the laws of physics with their superpowers.  QUARX is produced by Screen Glue productions for CuriosityStream, which will feature new episodes throughout August and September.

MIND BLOWING BREAKTHROUGHS is a highly entertaining, original 26-episode series that takes a quirky and comical look at the greatest inventors in history, from Leonardo da Vinci to the Wright Brothers.  MIND BLOWING BREAKTHROUGHS is produced by Astrolab Productions for CuriosityStream.

“We understand that kids learn best when they're engaged by a fascinating story, and so, these new programs connect with kids through innovative storytelling and celebrate the fun in science and history," said Elizabeth Hendricks North, President of CuriosityStream.  "With the new school year approaching, we are delighted to offer families easy and affordable access to hundreds of hours of high-quality documentaries that dive deep into science, space, nature, history and more."

For a limited time at www.CuriosityStream.com/school, visitors may watch the first episode of QUARX, and, for the next four weeks, new subscribers signing up via www.CuriosityStream.com/school may take advantage of a special discount for three months starting at $5.  Offer is only valid for new subscribers, and expires on September 17, 2015.  Additional restrictions may apply.  Learn more about CuriosityStream at www.CuriosityStream.com/about, and join the community of the curious on Twitter @Curiosity_Strm.