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The Everglades National Park Mar 01, 2024

The Everglades National Park Join us today as we learn about one of the largest and most diverse National Parks in the United States.

Sources:

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/southflorida/habitats/pinelands/native-flora-and-fauna

https://www.everglades.org/the-everglades-handbook/section-2-environments-of-the-everglades/pinelands/

https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/national-park-system.htm

https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/nature/hardwoodhammock.htm

https://www.britannica.com/plant/bladderwort

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/everglades

https://www.nps.gov/places/florida-bay.htm

Connors, Kathleen. Everglades National Park. Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2016.

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Who Is Barack Obama? Feb 29, 2024

Who Is Barack Obama? Join us today as we learn about the forty fourth President of the United States.

Link to Sonya Sotomayor https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Who-Is-Barack-Obama-e1udj63

Sources:

https://kidskonnect.com/people/barack-obama/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Barack_Obama

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/barack-obama

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Barack-Obama/470904

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Who Is Mae Jemison? Feb 28, 2024

Who Is Mae Jemison? Join us today as we learn about the first black woman in space--Mae Jemison.

Sources:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Mae_Jemison

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Mae-Jemison/327536

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison

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Who is Ruby Bridges? Feb 27, 2024

Have you ever heard of Ruby Bridges? Ruby became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement when she was only 6 years old and she is still alive today! Learn more about Ruby in this episode.

Additional Resources:

Books for Black History Month: blog.sonlight.com/books-black-history-month.html

Digital download all about Ruby Bridges

Sources:

Time for Kids: Ruby Bridges

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Who Was Patricia Bath? Feb 26, 2024

Who Was Patricia Bath? Join us today as we learn about Patricia Bath, the first black woman doctor to receive a patent.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Patricia-Bath/633097

hthttps://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/dr-patricia-bathtps://www.thoughtco.com/patricia-bath-profile-1991374

https://www.biography.com/scientist/patricia-bath

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Henrietta Lacks' Amazing Cells Feb 23, 2024

Henrietta Lacks' Amazing Cells. Join us today as we learn about the scientific contributions of Henrietta Lacks.

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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/importance-of-hela-cells.html

https://www.biography.com/scientist/henrietta-lacks

https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/henrietta-lacks-who-was-she-why-are-hela-cells-immortal.html

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Who Was Katherine Johnson? Feb 22, 2024

Who Was Katherine Johnson? Join us today as we learn about Katherine Johnson who served as a human computer for NASA in the early years of the space exploration program.

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/scientist/katherine-g-johnson

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/who-was-katherine-johnson-k4

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katherine-Johnson-mathematician

https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography

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Who Was Gordon Parks? Feb 21, 2024

Who Was Gordon Parks? Join us today as we learn about the first black man to work as a photographer for Life magazine.

Sources:

https://www.nga.gov/learn/teachers/lessons-activities/uncovering-america/parks-photography.html To see some of Gordon Park’s photographs

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Gordon-Parks/276289

https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/gordon-parks/biography

https://www.biography.com/artist/gordon-parks

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The Man Who Stood Up For What Is Right Feb 20, 2024

The Man Who Stood Up For What Is Right Join us today as we learn about the man who spent his life standing up for equal rights for all, Thurgood Marshall

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Thurgood-Marshall/353436

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/thurgood-marshall

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thurgood-marshall-sworn-in

https://www.biography.com/legal-figures/thurgood-marshall

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Who is Duke Ellington? Feb 19, 2024

Who is Duke Ellington?

Did you know "Duke" was just a nickname for this was pivotal in jazz musician? Listen in to learn about Duke Ellington's pivotal role in the evolution of jazz music.

Additional Resources:

Free Online Course about Duke Ellington: Duke's Music School

Sources:

Meet Duke Ellington

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Duke-Ellington/274162

https://theundefeated.com/features/the-undefeated-44-most-influential-black-americans-in-history/#duke-ellington

https://americanhistory.si.edu/smithsonian-jazz/education/what-jazz#duke-ellington

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Who Was Frederick Jones? Feb 16, 2024

Who Was Frederick Jones? Join us today as we learn about the man who invented the refrigeration truck.

Sources:

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jones-frederick-mckinley-1893-1961/

https://www.thoughtco.com/frederick-mckinley-jones-4587799

https://www.biography.com/inventor/frederick-jones

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/frederick-mckinley-jones-28122.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Frederick-McKinley-Jones/471104

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Who Was Zora Neale Hurton? Feb 15, 2024

Who Was Zora Neale Hurton? Join us today as we learn about Zora Neale Hurton

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Zora-Neale-Hurston

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/zora-hurston

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Who Was Garrett Morgan? Feb 14, 2024

Who Was Garrett Morgan? Join us today as we learn about some of the useful inventions of Garrett Morgan

Sources:

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/garrett-morgan-9935.php

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Garrett-Morgan/443679

https://www.thoughtco.com/garrett-morgan-profile-1992160

https://www.biography.com/inventor/garrett-morgan

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Who Was Madam CJ Walker? Feb 13, 2024

Who Was Madam CJ Walker? Join us today as we learn about the first self-made black woman millionaire--Madam CJ Walker.

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/inventor/madam-cj-walker

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/madame-c-j-walker

https://madamcjwalker.com/about/

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/madam-cj-walker

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Who was Booker T. Washington? Feb 12, 2024

Who was Booker T. Washington?

Booker T. Washington was born at a time when there were not many opportunities for African Americans to get an education. He devoted his life to learning and to helping others learn as well.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Booker-T-Washington

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/booker-t-washington

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Who Was Lewis Latimer? Feb 09, 2024

Who Was Lewis Latimer? Join us today as we learn about the Renaissance Man

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/question/What-does-Renaissance-man-mean

https://www.britannica.com/event/Dred-Scott-decision

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Lewis-Latimer/312102

https://www.thoughtco.com/lewis-latimer-profile-1992098

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Who Was Frederick Douglass? Feb 08, 2024

Who Was Frederick Douglass? Join us today as we learn about a man who spent much of his life fighting for the freedom for all men.

Sources:

Slade, Suzanne, and Robert McGuire. Frederick Douglass: Writer, Speaker, and Opponent of Slavery. Picture Window Books, 2007.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-Douglass

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Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? Feb 07, 2024

Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? Join us today as we learn about the lady President Lincoln referred to as the "little woman who started the Civil War."

Sources:

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/harriet-beecher-stowe

https://www.biography.com/activist/harriet-beecher-stowe

https://www.americanhistoryforkids.com/harriet-beecher-stowe/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Harriet_Beecher_Stowe

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/harriet_beecher_stowe.php

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Who Was Nat Turner? Feb 06, 2024

Who Was Nat Turner? Join us today as we learn about the enslaved man who led one of the bloodiest revolts against slavery in the history of the United States--Nat Turner.

Sources:

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/nat-turners-rebellion

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Nat-Turner/399991

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/nat-turner

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nat-Turner

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Who Was Elizabeth Freeman? Feb 05, 2024

Who Was Elizabeth Freeman? Join us today as we learn about Elizabeth Freeman, the first African American woman to be granted her freedom by the Sate of Massachusetts in 1781.

Sources:

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-freeman

https://www.elizabethfreemancenter.org/who-we-are/elizabeth-freeman/

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/blog/elizabeth-freeman-her-case-for-freedom-and-the-massachusetts-constitution

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Who Was Benjamin Banneker? Feb 02, 2024

Who Was Benjamin Banneker? Join us today as we learn about the man with the great memory who helped lay out the streets of our nation's capital.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Benjamin-Banneker/273098

https://www.biography.com/scientist/benjamin-banneker

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/benjamin-banneker

https://www.thoughtco.com/benjamin-banneker-profile-1991360

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ba-Be/Banneker-Benjamin.html

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Why We Celebrate Black History Feb 01, 2024

Why We Celebrate Black History Join us today as we learn about the origins of this month-long celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black people to the history of the United States.

Sources:

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month

https://www.thoughtco.com/black-history-month-45346

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What Is Biotechnology? Jan 31, 2024

What Is Biotechnology? Join us today as we learn what biotechnology is and some of the things that have been improved by biotechnology.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/science/penicillin

https://www.thelovepost.global/biotech-change/articles/biotechnology-motion-how-bionic-prosthetic-devices-are-restoring-mobility

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gene-therapy/about/pac-20384619

https://www.autodesk.com/design-make/articles/prosthetic-technology

https://kids.kiddle.co/Biotechnology

Jefferis, David. Biotech: Frontiers of Medicine. Crabtree, 2002.

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Who Are the Cajun People? Jan 30, 2024

Who Are the Cajun People? Join us today as we learn about this people group that now lives in the bayous of Lousiana

Sources:

https://www.acadian.org/history/acadian-history/overview/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cajun

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It's National Puzzle Day! Jan 29, 2024

It's National Puzzle Day! Join us today as we celebrate National Puzzle Day by learning about the origins of the jigsaw puzzle.

https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/the-stomachion-the-worlds-oldest-maths-puzzle/ template of Archimedes’ Stomachion puzzle

https://mymodernmet.com/history-of-jigsaw-puzzles/

https://www.jodijill.com/

https://empoweredparents.co/benefits-of-puzzles/

https://www.goodnet.org/articles/7-surprising-ways-puzzles-are-good-for-your-brain

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All About Western Sahara Jan 26, 2024

All About Western Sahara Join us today as we learn about this territory in the northwest corner of Africa.

Sources:

https://www.un.org/dppa/decolonization/en/nsgt/western-sahara

https://www.britannica.com/place/Western-Sahara

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The History of Dogs Jan 25, 2024

The History of Dogs Join us today as we learn about how dogs have been companions for thousands of years

Sources:

https://historycooperative.org/the-history-of-dogs/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/dog/Role-in-human-societies

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Who Was Nicholas Copernicus? Jan 24, 2024

Who Was Nicholas Copernicus? Join us today as we learn about the man who had big ideas about how the universe is organized

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicolaus-Copernicus/Publication-of-De-revolutionibus

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/copernicus/

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Who Was John McCain? Jan 23, 2024

Who Was John McCain? Join us today as we learn about John McCain--a man who faithfully served his country for many years.

Sources:

Burgan, Michael, and John Hinderliter. Who Was John McCain? Penguin Workshop, 2023.

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What Is the Magna Carta? Jan 22, 2024

What Is the Magna Carta Join us today as we learn about this important historical document

Sources:

https://www.parliament.uk/magnacarta/#:~:text=Magna%20Carta%20was%20issued%20in,as%20a%20power%20in%20itself.

www.history.com/topics/european-history/magna-carta

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Magna-Carta/Reissues-of-1216-1217-and-1225

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Minnesota Jan 19, 2024

Minnesota Join us today as we learn some fun facts about the state of Minnestoa

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/minnesota

https://www.startribune.com/native-american-dakota-ojibwe-history/600097050/?refresh=true

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/minnesota-facts/

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/us_states/minnesota_history.php

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All About Tigers Jan 18, 2024

All About Tigers Join us today as we learn more about these striped big cats

Sources:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/tiger

https://www.britannica.com/animal/tiger

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The Discovery of DNA Jan 17, 2024

The Discovery of DNA Join us today as we learn about how DNA was discovered.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Dewey-Watson

https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Double-Helix Picture

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/DNA/398123

https://www.britannica.com/science/DNA

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/spotlight/sc/feature/doublehelix

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/watson_and_crick.php

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Francis-Crick/476244

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Who Was Eva Peron? Jan 16, 2024

Who Was Eva Peron? Join us today as we learn about this First Lady of Argentina who cared about her people

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eva-Peron

https://www.evitaperon.org/evita_peron_legacy.htm

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The History Of Tanks Jan 15, 2024

The History of Tanks Join us today as we learn about the war machines

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/tank-military-vehicle/Armour

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-tank-produced

https://newsmilitary.com/unleashing-devastation-a-guide-to-the-us-armys-120mm-mortar

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Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.? Jan 15, 2024

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr? Join us today as we learn about a man who changed the world, MLK.

Sources:

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/martin-luther-king-facts

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/martin-luther-king-facts/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Martin-Luther-King-Jr/353339

https://www.factsjustforkids.com/famous-people-facts/martin-luther-king-jr-facts-for-kids/

https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/martin-luther-king-jr-facts-for-kids/

https://www.history.com/topics/civil-rights-movement/i-have-a-dream-speech Text of Speech included here

https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Earl-Ray

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/49rIUSK2qwb Rosa Parks episode

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All About Atlases Jan 12, 2024

All About Atlases Join us today as we learn some of the things you can learn on atlases

Sources:

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/atlas/

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All About the Maned Wolf Jan 11, 2024

All About the Maned Wolf Join us today as we learn about this South American animal

Sources:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Maned_wolf

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/maned-wolf

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What Causes Stuttering? Jan 10, 2024

What Causes Stuttering? Join us today as we learn some common causes of the speech disorder

Sources:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stuttering/symptoms-causes/syc-20353572

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/

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Who Was Alex Trebek? Jan 09, 2024

Who Was Alex Trebek? Join us today as we learn about the iconic host of Jeopardy!

Sources:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Alex_Trebek

https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/alex-trebek

https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/alex-trebek-dies-at-80.-here-are-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-canadian

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The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1893 Jan 08, 2024

The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1893 Join us today as we learn about the train full of animals that derailed in 1893

Sources:

https://tyroneeagleeyenews.com/126-years-later-tyrone-circus-trainwreck-impacts-the-past-and-present-community/

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=134783

https://www.livescience.com/45252-circus-train-accident-mass-grave-tyrone.html

https://www.circusesandsideshows.com/circuses/walterlmaincircus.html

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Costa Rica Jan 05, 2024

Costa Rica Join us today as we learn about the Central American country that has miles of beaches and tall mountains

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/costa-rica

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Costa-Rica/345671

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/costa-rica/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/costa-rica-facts.html

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What Is the Humane Society? Jan 04, 2024

What Is the Humane Society? Join us today as we learn about this organization that does more than just host pet adoption events.

Sources:

https://www.americanhumane.org/about-us/history/

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How Are Raisins Made? Jan 03, 2024

How Are Raisins Made? Join us today as we learn how a grape turns into a raisin.

Sources:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Raisin

http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Raisins.html

http://tonsoffacts.com/24-fun-interesting-facts-raisins/

Ryan, Pam Muñoz, and Craig McFarland Brown. How Do You Raise a Raisin? Charlesbridge, 2003.

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What Is The Petrified Forest? Jan 02, 2024

What Is The Petrified Forest? Join us today as we learn about the Petrified Forest National Park

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/petrified-wood.htm#:~:text=Minerals%2C%20including%20silica%20dissolved%20from,left%20cracks%20in%20the%20logs.

https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/historyculture/people.htm

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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Jan 01, 2024

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Join us today as we learn about Paul Revere's daring midnight ride

Sources:

Krensky, Stephen, and Greg Harlin. Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. HarperCollins Publishers, 2002.

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/paul_revere.php

https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/educational-magazines/people-new-world

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What Is a Sonnet? Dec 29, 2023

What Is a Sonnet? Join us today as we learn about this type of poetry

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https://poets.org/glossary/sonnet#:~:text=Traditionally%2C%20the%20sonnet%20is%20a,a%20little%20sound%20or%20song.%E2%80%9D

https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/an-introduction-to-shakespeares-sonnets

https://www.britannica.com/art/sonnet

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All About Fireflies Dec 28, 2023

All About Fireflies Join us today as we learn about the fascinating firefly

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/firefly

Walker, Sally M. Fireflies. Lerner Publications, 2001.

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Who Were William and Mary? Dec 27, 2023

Who Were William and Mary? Join us today as we learn more about this couple who once ruled England.

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Christmas in Hawaii Dec 26, 2023

Christmas in Hawaii Join us today as we learn about some of the Christmas traditions of Hawaii

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https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/united-states/hawaii

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/bing-crosby/mele-kalikimaka

https://hawaiitravelwithkids.com/magical-hawaiian-christmas-traditions/

https://www.trafalgar.com/real-word/hawaiian-christmas-traditions/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEvGKUXW0iI Bing Crosby sings Mele Kalikimaka

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Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec 22, 2023

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Join us today as we learn the history of this iconic Christmas poem.

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https://www.christmascarnivals.com/christmas-history/history-night-before-christmas.html

https://parade.com/1136533/jessicasager/twas-the-night-before-christmas-words/

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More About Christmas In Germany Dec 21, 2023

More About Christmas In Germany Join us today as we learn more about how the people of Germany celebrate the Christmas season.

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https://www.iamexpat.de/expat-info/german-expat-news/history-saint-martins-day

https://www.simplegermany.com/christmas-in-germany/

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Christmas In India Dec 20, 2023

Christmas In India Join us today as we learn about how the people of India celebrate Christmas

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https://exclusiveindiajourneys.com/blog/celebrate-christmas-2023-in-goa-8-things-to-do-in-goa-in-december

https://wanderon.in/blogs/christmas-celebration-in-goa-2

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/india

https://goaspot.com/christmas-in-goa/

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Christmas In Lebanon Dec 19, 2023

Christmas In Lebanon Join us today as we learn about how the people of Lebanon celebrate Christmas

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https://www.meejana.co.uk/celebrating-christmas-lebanon/#:~:text=The%20Christmas%20feast%20is%20similar,Wild%20Boar%2C%20Fish%20and%20Pig.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Lebanon

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Christmas In Russia Dec 18, 2023

Christmas In Russia Join us today as we learn how the people in Russia celebrate the Christmas season

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https://www.tripsavvy.com/russia-christmas-traditions-1502306

https://www.thoughtco.com/russian-christmas-4178978

https://wise.com/us/blog/christmas-traditions-in-russia

https://bigseventravel.com/christmas-traditions-russia/

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Christmas In Egypt Dec 15, 2023

Christmas In Egypt Join us today as we learn about how the people of Egypt celebrate Christmas

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https://www.arabnews.com/node/1431326/lifestyle

https://food52.com/blog/26943-how-food-shapes-egyptians-orthodox-christmas

https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/julian-gregorian-switch.html#:~:text=Currently%2C%20the%20Julian%20calendar%20is,days%20in%20the%20year%202100.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eastern-Orthodoxy

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Christmas In Israel Dec 14, 2023

Christmas in Israel Join us today as we learn how the people of Israel celebrate Christmas

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https://jewishunpacked.com/ho-ho-holy-land-what-does-christmas-look-like-in-israel/

https://www.touristisrael.com/annual-christmas-market-nazareth/28621/

https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/israel

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/israel

https://www.britannica.com/place/Church-of-the-Nativity

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Christmas In Argentina Dec 13, 2023

Christmas In Argentina Join us today as we learn how the people in Argentina celebrate Christmas

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https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/argentina

https://ecelaspanish.com/cultural-tidbit-argentine-christmas-traditions/

https://www.196flavors.com/turron/

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Christmas In Mexico Dec 12, 2023

Christmas In Mexico Join us today as we learn more about how the people of Mexico celebrate Christmas

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https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20141217-mexicos-whimsical-night-of-the-radishes

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/noche-de-rabanos-oaxaca-holiday-celebration

https://www.globetrottinkids.com/la-noche-de-los-rabanos/

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/radish-carving-festival-oaxaca-mexico/index.html

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Christmas In Spain Dec 11, 2023

Christmas In Spain Join us today as we learn about how the people in Spain celebrate Christmas.

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https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spains-fiesta-de-los-reyes

https://www.donquijote.org/spanish-culture/holidays/christmas/

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Christmas In Italy Dec 08, 2023

Christmas In Italy Join us today as we learn about one of the ways Christmas is celebrated in Italy

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https://rossiwrites.com/italy/christmas-in-italy/presepe-italy-nativity-scenes/

https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/italy/presepe-italian-nativity

https://mominitaly.com/presepe-italian-nativity-scene/

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Christmas In France Dec 07, 2023

Christmas In France Join us today as we learn how people in France celebrate Christmas

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https://thegoodlifefrance.com/history-father-christmas-france/

https://www.monpetitfour.com/buche-de-noel/

https://frenchly.us/what-a-real-french-christmas-dinner-looks-like/

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Christmas In Denmark Dec 06, 2023

Christmas In Denmark Join us today as we learn how the people of Denmark celebrate Christmas

Sources: https://www.scandinaviastandard.com/how-to-have-a-proper-danish-julefrokost/

https://www.scandinaviastandard.com/its-all-jul-danish-christmas-traditions/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/christmas-traditions-events-in-scandinavia-4178656

https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/christmas-tivoli-gardens-gdk1096403

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Christmas In Germany Dec 05, 2023

Christmas In Germany Join us today as we learn about the Christmas Markets of Germany

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https://howtogermany.com/culture/festivals-events/german-christmas-markets/

https://www.hamburg.com/visitors/holidays/16577540/st-martins-day/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/german-christmas-markets-nazis-tradition#:~:text=Some%20of%20Germany's%20existing%20Christmas,back%20at%20least%20to%201530.

https://polkadotpassport.com/21-food-drinks-you-must-try-at-the-german-christmas-markets/

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Christmas In the Netherlands Dec 04, 2023

Christmas In the Netherlands Join us today as we learn how the people in the Netherlands celebrate the Christmas season.

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https://www.stnicholascenter.org/around-the-world/customs/netherlands

https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Sinterklaas

https://www.thespruceeats.com/the-story-of-sinterklaas-1128632

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Christmas In Norway Dec 01, 2023

Christmas In Norway Join us today as we learn how the people of Norway celebrate the Christmas season.

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https://www.travelbrain.us/living-in-norway/norwegian-christmas-calendar-norwegian-christmas-heart-baskets.html How to make a heart-shaped basket

https://www.fjordsandbeaches.com/christmas-in-norway-norwegian-traditions/

https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/norway

https://www.curiositymag.com/2018/12/19/julebukking-norse-tradition/

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Christmas In Sweden Nov 29, 2023

Christmas In Sweden

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Lucias-Day

https://kids.kiddle.co/St._Lucia_Day

https://www.bhg.com/holidays/traditions/celebrating-santa-lucia-day/

https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/the-lucia-tradition

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Christmas In Great Britain Nov 29, 2023

Christmas In Great Britain Join us today as we explore some Christmas traditions from Great Britain

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https://www.royal.uk/history-christmas-broadcast

https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-traditional-mince-pie-recipe-435108

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/46454700

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Christmas In Australia Nov 28, 2023

Christmas In Australia Join us today as we learn how people celebrate the Christmas season in Australia

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https://blog.remitly.com/lifestyle-culture/christmas-in-australia/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTfd2HcUtT4 Six White Boomers song

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Christmas In the United States Nov 27, 2023

Christmas In the United States Join us as we learn about how people celebrate Christmas in the USA

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All About New Zealand Nov 24, 2023

All About New Zealand Join us today as we learn about the beautiful country of New Zealand

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https://worldoftravelswithkids.com/interesting-facts-about-new-zealand/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/New-Zealand/345755

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What Are the Catalina Bison? Nov 23, 2023

What Are the Catalina Bison? Join us today as we learn how bison made their way to Catalina Island

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https://catalinaconservancy.org/recreation/bison/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/uneasy-future-catalina-island-wild-bison-180980559/

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=BISON

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What Is Quicksand? Nov 22, 2023

What Is Quicksand? Join us today as learn about this interesting non-Newtonian fluid

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https://kristinmoonscience.com/non-newtonian-fluids-explained/ Make your own non-Newtonian fluid

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-quicksand-and-how-to-escape-it-4163374

https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/quicksand.htm

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Who Was Euripides? Nov 21, 2023

Who Was Euripides? Join us today as we learn about the Gree playwright Euripides

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https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/euripides

https://www2.classics.upenn.edu/myth/php/tragedy/index.php?page=euripides

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The Great London Fire Nov 20, 2023

The Great London Fire Join us today as we learn about the fire that burned out of control across London in 1666

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Great-Fire-of-London/476266

https://www.history.com/news/plague-pandemic-great-fire

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/great-fire-of-london-begins

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/the-great-fire-of-london-facts/

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Christmas in Iceland Nov 17, 2023

Christmas in Iceland Join us today as we learn how people in Iceland celebrate the Christmas holiday, including the Christmas Eve Book Flood.

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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/566643/christmas-book-flood-icelands-literature-loving-holiday-tradition

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Who Was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain? Nov 16, 2023

Who Was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain? Join us today as we learn about this man who dedicated his life to public service.

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https://www.bowdoin.edu/president/past-presidents/chamberlain.html

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/joshua-lawrence-chamberlain

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What Is a Solenodon? Nov 15, 2023

What Is a Solenodon? Join us today as we learn about this venomous mammal

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Flannery, Tim F., and Sam Caldwell. “Solenodons.” Weird, Wild, Amazing!: Exploring the Incredible World of Animals, Norton Young Readers, and Imprint of W. W. Norton & Company, New York, 2020.

https://www.britannica.com/animal/solenodon-mammal-family

https://www.wired.com/2015/03/creature-feature-10-fun-facts-solenodon/

https://factanimal.com/solenodon/

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What Are Plate Tectonics? Nov 14, 2023

What Are Plate Tectonics? Join us today as we learn about plate tectonics and the effect they have on the Earth's surface.

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https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics/

https://www.britannica.com/science/plate-tectonics

https://www.pnsn.org/outreach/about-earthquakes/plate-tectonics

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Who Were the Moors? Nov 13, 2023

Who Were the Moors? Join us today as we learn about this people group who once ruled Spain and left a lasting impact on Spanish culture.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-were-moors

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Moor-people

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Who Was Louis Armstrong? Nov 10, 2023

Who Was Louis Armstrong? Join us today as we learn about one of the greatest cornet players of all time.

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https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-louis-armstrong

https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org/biography/

https://www.biography.com/musicians/louis-armstrong

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Easter Island Nov 09, 2023

Easter Island Join us today as we learn about this small island with big statues

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Easter_Island

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Easter-Island/274109

https://www.coolaboo.com/earth-science/easter-island/

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All About Tuna Nov 08, 2023

All About Tuna Join us today as we learn more about this tasty fish

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https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tuna

https://www.britannica.com/animal/tuna-fish

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/tuna

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What Is It Like On the Moon? Nov 07, 2023

What Is It Like On the Moon?

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Moon/353489 https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/space/facts-about-the-moon/

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-the-moon/en/

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A Very Short War Nov 06, 2023

A Very Short War Join us today as we learn about the Anglo-Zanzibar War--the shortest war in history

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https://www.britannica.com/event/Anglo-Zanzibar-War

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-Shortest-War-in-History/

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All About Tiffany Glass Nov 03, 2023

All About Tiffany Glass Join us today as we learn about the beautiful glass.

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https://morsemuseum.org/louis-comfort-tiffany/

https://www.theneustadt.org/collections/tiffany-glass-archive

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Tiffany_Glass

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What Is A Markhor Goat? Nov 02, 2023

What Is A Markhor Goat? Join us today as we learn about these goats will remarkable horns.

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https://animalia.bio/markhor

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All About Spinach Nov 01, 2023

All About Spinach Join us today as we learn about this healthy addition to your diet

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https://www.britannica.com/plant/spinach https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/spinach#bottom-line https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-dressing- recipe-1947599

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Who Was Nikola Tesla? Oct 31, 2023

Who Was Nikola Tesla? Join us today as we learn about the man who had big ideas.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Nikola-Tesla/277308

(ILT), Gigliotti, Jim/ Who Hq (COR)/ Hinderliter, John. Who Was Nikola Tesla? Follettbound, 2019.

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What Was the XYZ Affair? Oct 30, 2023

What Was the XYZ Affair? Join us today as we learn about the time when France and America were not on the best terms.

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https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-xyz-affair

https://www.britannica.com/event/XYZ-Affair

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/xyz-affair

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Oct 27, 2023

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Join us today as we learn about the history and collections of this famous museum.

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https://www.metmuseum.org/ --Take a virtual tour

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Metropolitan-Museum-of-Art/627239

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What Is the Long Room? Oct 26, 2023

What Is the Long Room? Join us today as we learn about this beautiful library filled with some of Ireland's rarest and most treasured books.

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https://www.tcd.ie/library/old-library/long-room/?fbclid=IwAR0UbOe269MLw7HYnH-tt6NfP3bcY6bWW6f-yqjWuLBC6imRtCL0q6_Fekw

https://www.britannica.com/list/ireland-has-it-all-including-these-12-incredible-feats-of-architecture

https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/the-long-room-photos/

https://thirdeyetraveller.com/the-long-room-trinity-college/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Scheemakers

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Energy: A Big Idea Oct 25, 2023

Energy: A Big Idea Join us today as we explore the big idea of energy

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https://justenergy.com/blog/mechanical-energy-beginners-guide/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/energy/353100

https://smartclass4kids.com/science/physics/types-of-energy/

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Who Was William Penn? Oct 24, 2023

Who Was William Penn? Join us today as we learn about the man for whom Pennsylvania is named.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Penn-English-Quaker-leader-and-colonist/Founding-and-governorship-of-Pennsylvania

https://www.biography.com/political-figures/william-penn

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/william-penn-and-the-founding-of-pennsylvan

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King of the Jungle Oct 23, 2023

King of the Jungle Join us today as we learn about the lion--The King of the Jungle

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https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/african-lions

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/lion

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-lion

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Old Faithful Oct 20, 2023

Old Faithful Join us today as we learn about the most famous and predictable geyser in Yellowstone National Park--Old Faithful

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https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/exploreoldfaithful.htm

https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/story-a-yellowstone-icon-old-faithful-geyser

https://geology.com/articles/geyser.shtml

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What Is a Shoebill? Oct 19, 2023

What Is a Shoebill? Join us today as we learn about this interesting and dangerous bird.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/shoebill?loggedin=true&rnd=1693865463765

https://www.britannica.com/animal/shoebill

https://www.audubon.org/news/the-shoebill-or-most-terrifying-bird-world

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/shoebill

https://biologydictionary.net/shoebill-stork/

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What Is Carbon? Oct 18, 2023

What Is Carbon? Join us today as we learn about the 6th element on the Periodic Table

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https://www.britannica.com/science/carbon-chemical-element/Compounds

Who Was Edith Clarke? Oct 17, 2023

Who Was Edith Clarke? Join us today as we learn about the woman who was the first female electrical engineer in the United States

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https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/edith-clarke-7088.php

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/edith-clarke-the-first-female-electrical-engineer-and-professor-of-electrical-engineering

https://www.ge.com/news/reports/edith-clarke-mother-of-invention

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The Battle of Yorktown Oct 16, 2023

The Battle of Yorktown Join us today as we learn about the last battle of the American Revolution

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https://www.britannica.com/event/Siege-of-Yorktown

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A Big Ball of String Oct 13, 2023

A Big Ball of String Join us today as we learn about a giant ball of string located in Weston, Missouri.

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https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/16175

https://www.retrowaste.com/1950s/cars-in-the-1950s/

What Is a Sun Bear? Oct 12, 2023

What Is a Sun Bear? Join us today as we learn about the smallest of bears, the Sun Bear.

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/sun-bear

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/sun-bear

https://www.britannica.com/animal/sun-bear

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What Makes Bread Rise? Oct 11, 2023

What Makes Bread Rise? Join us today as we learn about what makes bread rise

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https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2021/08/18/a-beginners-guide-to-gluten

https://www.thekitchn.com/the-science-behind-yeast-and-how-it-makes-bread-rise-226483

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/yeast/277835

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What Was the Manhattan Project? Oct 09, 2023

What Was the Manhattan Project? Join us today as we learn about this top-secret project that eventually led to the end of World War II

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https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/ww2_atomic_bomb.php

https://kids.kiddle.co/Manhattan_Project

https://www.american-historama.org/1929-1945-depression-ww2-era/manhattan-project.htm

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Manhattan-Project/275665

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Whistler's Mother Oct 06, 2023

Whistler's Mother Join us today as we learn about the history of this famous painting

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https://americanart.si.edu/artist/james-mcneill-whistler-5349

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/12/1186755113/when-whistlers-model-didnt-show-up-his-mom-stepped-in-and-made-art-history

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/08/31/moms-home

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All About Clams Oct 05, 2023

All About Clams Join us today as learn more about these tasty invertebrates

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http://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/clams_eat/home.php

https://sciencing.com/how-do-clams-produce-their-shells-13404494.html

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/clam/601117

https://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-clams/

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Icebergs and Glaciers Oct 04, 2023

Icebergs and Glaciers Join us today as we learn about these large masses of ice

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https://www.britannica.com/science/iceberg/Erosion-and-melting

https://www.britannica.com/science/glacier

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Who Is Dolly Parton? Oct 03, 2023

Who is Dolly Parton? Join us today as we learn about the woman who has been in the spotlight for more than fifty years for more than just her beautiful voice.

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https://imaginationlibrary.com/

https://dollyparton.com/about-dolly-parton

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Dolly-Parton/312908

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What Was the Trojan Horse? Oct 02, 2023

What Was the Trojan Horse? Join us today as we learn about the gift that was really a trick

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https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/arts-blog/did-trojan-horse-exist-classicist-tests-greek-myths#:~:text=The%20story%20of%20the%20Trojan,offering%20to%20the%20goddess%20Athena.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trojan-horse

https://www.britannica.com/event/Trojan-War

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North Carolina Sep 29, 2023

North Carolina Join us today as learn about some of the history of the state of North Carolina

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https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/explore-by-state/north-carolina/

https://www.ncpedia.org

https://surgery.duke.edu/about-department/about-triangle

https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/north-carolina

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All About Red Foxes Sep 28, 2023

All About Red Foxes Join us today as we learn about the red fox

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/red-fox-mammal

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/red-fox

https://www.nwf.org/educational-resources/wildlife-guide/mammals/red-fox

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What Tools Does A Scientist Use? Sep 27, 2023

What Tools Does A Scientist Use? Join us today as we learn about some of the tools a scientist needs to do their job

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Science-Tools/628800

Hanson, Anders. Scientist’s Tools. ABDO Pub. Co., 2011.

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Who Was Cecilia Payne? Sep 26, 2023

Who Wa Cecilia Payne? Join us today as we learn about a woman who discovered how to measure the stars.

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https://www.famousscientists.org/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin/

https://physicsworld.com/a/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin-the-woman-who-found-hydrogen-in-the-stars/

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Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees Sep 25, 2023

Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees Join us today as we learn about the history of the beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees in Washington, DC

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https://www.history.com/news/washingtons-cherry-trees-origins

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/160322-washington-dc-cherry-blossom-history

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State Nicknames Sep 22, 2023

State Nicknames Join us today to learn about the official nicknames of each state in America

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https://pl.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Zoom-in-on-America-December-2011.pdf

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/01/29/official-state-nicknames-50-united-states/11032943002/

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A Pig For A Pet? Sep 21, 2023

A Pig For A Pet? Join us today as we learn about a pig that make a great pet, the pot-bellied pig

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https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/pot-bellied-pig/

https://americanminipigassociation.com/mini-pig-education/training-your-mini-pig/basic-skills-and-tricks/

Binns, Tristan Boyer. Potbellied Pigs. Heinemann Library, 2004.

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What Is the International Date Line? Sep 20, 2023

What Is the International Date Line? Join us today as we learn about this imaginary but very important line on the world map

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https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/international-date-line.html

https://www.livescience.com/44292-international-date-line-explained.html

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The Girl Who Loved to Skate Sep 19, 2023

The Girl Who Loved to Skate Join us today as we learn about Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill

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https://www.cwhf.org/inductees/dorothy-hamill

https://achievement.org/achiever/dorothy-hamill

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-Hamill

https://www.biography.com/athletes/dorothy-hamill

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All About The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens Sep 18, 2023

All About The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens Join us today as we learn about this lovely place to visit in California

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https://insidethehuntingtonsstory.com/2020/01/30/let-me-introduce-you-to-the-huntingtons/

https://huntington.org/

https://lamag.com/art/the-huntington-100

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All About Scotland Sep 15, 2023

All About Scotland Join us today as we learn a little bit about the history and culture of Scotland.

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Hull, Lise. Scotland. Gareth Stevens Pub., 2001.

Oxlade, Chris, and Anita Ganeri. Scotland. Heinemann Library, 2003.

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The Fish That Goes By Many Names Sep 14, 2023

The Fish That Goes By Many Names Join us today as we learn about a fish with whiskers and many nicknames--the catfish

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https://a-z-animals.com/animals/catfish/

https://animalcorner.org/catfish/

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Symbols of the United States of America Sep 13, 2023

Symbols of the United States of America Join us today as we answer listener Zack's question about a symbol of the United States.

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https://www.doi.gov/blog/15-facts-about-our-national-mammal-american-bison

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Bald-Eagle

https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/gardening-basics/national-flower-bird-tree-united-states/

https://sciencestruck.com/complete-list-of-national-symbols-of-united-states

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Who Was John Hay Sep 12, 2023

Who Was John Hay? Join us today as we learn about this man who never imagined he would serve the United States for his entire career.

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https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/hay-john-milton

https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hay

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All About Jazz Music Sep 11, 2023

All About Jazz Music Join us today as we learn how jazz music came to be.

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https://www.britannica.com/art/jazz

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All About Zimbabwe Sep 08, 2023

All About Zimbabwe Join us today as we learn about this African nation.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14113249

https://www.britannica.com/place/Zimbabwe/The-British-South-Africa-Company

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What Is A Dugong? Sep 07, 2023

What Is A Dugong? Join us today as we learn about these fascinating mammals.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/dugong-mammal

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/dugong

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/dugong

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What Is The Webb Telescope? Sep 06, 2023

What Is The Web Telescope? Join us today as we learn about this powerful telescope that orbits the sun.

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https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html

https://webb.nasa.gov/content/about/orbit.html#:~:text=The%20James%20Webb%20Space%20Telescope,second%20Lagrange%20point%20or%20L2.

https://webbtelescope.org/news/milestones/mission-timeline

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Who Was Simon Bolivar? Sep 05, 2023

Who Was Simon Bolivar? Join us today as we learn about the man who dreamed of a free, unified South America.

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Varona, Frank De, and Gregory Copeland. Simón Bolívar: The Liberator. Scholastic, 2003.

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The History of Paris Sep 04, 2023

The History of Paris. Join us today as we learn how Paris came to be the thriving city it is today,.

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https://snippetsofparis.com/history-of-paris/

https://www.introducingparis.com/history#:~:text=riots%20and%20revolutions.-,Foundation,Paris%20during%20the%20fourth%20century.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Paris/Climate

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All About Montana Sep 01, 2023

All About Montana Join us today as we learn about the forty-first state to enter the Union, Montana.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Montana/345503

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/montana

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/montana-facts/

https://housegrail.com/wildflowers-that-grow-in-montana/

https://thegetaway.com/destinations/experiences-that-make-montana-unique/4/

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All About Bonobos Aug 31, 2023

All About Bonobos Join us today as we learn about these cousins to the chimpanzee.

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https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/bonobo

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/bonobo

https://www.bonobo.org/bonobos

https://www.britannica.com/animal/bonobo

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Where Did the Ruler Come From? Aug 30, 2023

Where Did the Ruler Come From? Join us today as we learn about the origins of the imperial measurement system.

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Sullivan, Navin. Area, Distance, and Volume. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2007.

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Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder? Aug 29, 2023

Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder? Join us today as we learn about the girl who grew up in the little house on the prairie.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Laura-Ingalls-Wilder

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/laura-ingalls-wilder-biographical-timeline/16158/

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All About Air Force One Aug 28, 2023

All About Air Force One Join us today as we learn about the special plane that carries the President of the United States in the air.

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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/645972/air-force-one-facts

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Air-Force-One

https://kids.britannica.com/scholars/article/Air-Force-One/473906

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What Are Greek Myths? Aug 25, 2023

What Are Greek Myths? Join us today as we learn a little bit about Greek Mythology.

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https://www.kidslovegreece.com/en/greece_online/greek-mythology-for-kids-greek-gods-their-symbols-and-temples-in-greece/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Greek-mythology/598932

https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_mythology.php

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A Fish That Wears Lipstick! Aug 24, 2023

A Fish That Wears Lipstick! Join us today as we learn about the Red-Lipped Batfish, an fish that looks like it is wearing bright red lipstick.

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https://factanimal.com/red-lipped-batfish/

https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/what-is-a-red-lipped-batfish/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/red-lipped-batfish-facts.html\ https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/12/16/red-lipped-batfish/

https://ourmarinespecies.com/c-fishes/bat-fish/

https://www.thedodo.com/in-the-wild/red-lipped-batfish-walking

https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/batfish-2/

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What Do Bee Keepers Do? Aug 23, 2023

What Do Bee Keepers Do? Join us today as we learn about what people that keep bees do and what some of the benefits of beekeeping are.

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https://www.perfectbe.com/learn-about-bees/about-beekeeping/beekeeping-with-kids

https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/a26986625/beekeeping-for-beginners/

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Shipwrecked Off the Coast of Florida! Aug 22, 2023

Shipwrecked Off the Coast of Florida! Join us today as we learn about the Spanish galleon the Atocha that sank to the ocean floor in 1622.

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https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/the-world-s-most-valuable-shipwreck-the-nuestra-senora-de-atocha

https://atocha.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=13

https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/295222

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What Is The Fringe? Aug 18, 2023

What Is The Fringe? Join us today as we learn about the world's largest arts festival, The Fringe.

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https://www.edfringe.com/

https://ewh.org.uk/explore/the-unesco-world-heritage-site/the-royal-mile/

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All About the Canada Lynx Aug 17, 2023

All About the Canada Lynx Join us today as we learn about this feline which is not much bigger than a house cat.

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https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Canada-Lynx

https://www.britannica.com/animal/lynx-mammal

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The Life Cycle of an Oak Tree Aug 16, 2023

The Life Cycle of an Oak Tree Join us today as we learn about the life cycle of the giant oak tree.

Sources:

https://www.forestwildlife.org/oak-tree/

Royston, Angela. Life Cycle of An-- Oak Tree. Heinemann Library, 2009.

Thomson, Ruth. The Life Cycle of an Oak Tree. Wayland, 2014.

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Who Was Babe Ruth? Aug 15, 2023

Who Was Babe Ruth? Join us today as we learn about baseball legend Babe Ruth.

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https://baberuth.com/

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What Is Dia de los Muertos? Aug 14, 2023

What Is Dia de los Muertos? Join us today as we learn about the history of this celebration to honor loved ones who have passed away.

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/day-of-the-dead

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Day-of-the-Dead/471355

Lowery, Linda, and Barbara Knutson. Day of the Dead. Carolrhoda Books, 2004.

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Are Bald Eagles Really Bald? Aug 11, 2023

Are Bald Eagles Really Bald?

Learn all about the bald eagle and how they became the United States national bird.

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nationalgeographic.com

history.com/news/how-did-the-bald-eagle-become-americas-national-bird

statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-or-officially-designated-item/state-bird/american-bald-eagle

britannica.com/animal/bald-eagle

fws.gov/midwest/eagle

farmersalmanac.com/american-bald-eagle-facts

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What Does the President of the United States Do? Aug 10, 2023

What Does the President of the United States Do?

Listen in to learn more about United States Presidents and the branches of government.

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Free Election Unit Study

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constitutioncenter.org

kids.nationalgeographic.com

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The Empire State Building Aug 09, 2023

The Empire State Building Join us today as we learn about the magnificent skyscraper, the Empire State Building.

Sources:

https://www.rockettes.com/blog/fun-facts-about-the-empire-state-building/

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/empire-state-building-dedicated

Mann, Elizabeth, and Alan Witschonke. Empire State Building. Mikaya Press, 2003.

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Who Was James Madsion? Aug 08, 2023

Who was James Madison?

James Madison was one of the United States' Founding Fathers. He played a big part in the way the United States governs.

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whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-madison

britannica.com/biography/James-Madison/Cabinet-of-President-James-Madison

biography.com/us-president/james-madison

montpelier.org/learn/the-life-of-james-madison

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What Is an Axolotl? Aug 07, 2023

What Is an Axolotl? Join us today as we learn about a very fancy salamander that is critically endangered.

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj0iq-bWnsg

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/axolotl

http://www.axolotl.org/biology.htm

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Salmon Aug 04, 2023

Salmon Join us today as we learn about the salmon, a fascinating fish that lives in freshwater and in saltwater.

Sources:

https://home.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/the-salmon-life-cycle.htm#CP_JUMP_224851

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/togiak/wildlife_and_habitat/fish/salmon_lifecycle.html

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Who was Harriet Tubman? Aug 03, 2023

Harriet was a hero on the Underground Railroad...but did you know she was also a spy for the Union Army?

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Books for Black History Month: blog.sonlight.com/books-black-history-month.html

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kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/harriet-tubman/

ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/harriet_tubman.php

history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

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What Dangerous Animals Inhabit The Ocean? Aug 02, 2023

What Dangerous Animals Inhabit The Ocean?

Yesterday we learned about the ocean and today we are going to learn about dangerous animals that inhabit the ocean.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/g/great-white-shark/

https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2020/01/22/stonefish/

https://oceana.org/marine-life/ocean-fishes/stonefish

https://www.britannica.com/animal/stonefish-Synanceiidae-family

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/box-jellyfish.html

https://www.barrierreefaustralia.com/info/reef-dangers/box-jellyfish/

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-deadliest-sea-snake-is-actually-two-look-alike-species

https://www.blueplanetaquarium.com/blog/sea-life/the-10-deadliest-creatures-youll-find-in-the-ocean/

Who Was Anne Frank? Aug 01, 2023

Who Was Anne Frank? Join us today as we learn about Anne Frank and how her diary has helped people know more about her time in hiding during World War II.

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https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/go-in-depth/reconstruction-arrest-people-hiding/

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anne-frank

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Saber-Toothed Tigers Jul 31, 2023

Saber-Toothed Tiger Join us today as we learn about the extinct big cat, the saber-toothed tiger.

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https://animals.net/saber-tooth-tiger/

https://a-z-animals.com/animals/saber-toothed-tiger/

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How do X-Rays work? Jul 28, 2023

X-ray machines allow doctors to see things happening inside our bodies, under the skin. But...how?

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X-Ray experiment for at home: theempowerededucatoronline.com/2014/10/childrens-cardboard-x-ray-tablet.html/

Sources:

kids.britannica.com/students/article/X-ray/277823

theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-do-x-rays-see-inside-you-85895

med.virginia.edu/radiology/2017/06/15/what-is-an-x-ray-for-kids/

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Who was George Washington Carver? Jul 27, 2023

George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist.

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Books for Black History Month: blog.sonlight.com/books-black-history-month.html

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https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver

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Which animals live in caves? Jul 26, 2023

Today we’ll be learning about troglofauna. Take a guess...what do you think that word means?

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science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/cave-biology4.htm

treehugger.com/creatures-that-thrive-in-caves-4869259

nhm.ac.uk/discover/creatures-that-lurk-in-caves.html

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Who is Rosa Parks? Jul 25, 2023

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus, she sparked a Civil Right movement that continued for many years. In this episode, learn more about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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Books for Black History Month: blog.sonlight.com/books-black-history-month.html

Sources:

https://www.timeforkids.com/g34/this-is-rosa-parks/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/african-american-heroes/rosa-parks/

Learn more about the Montgomery Bus Boycott

To learn more about Black History Month check out this website.

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Tarantulas Jul 24, 2023

Tarantulas Join us today as we learn about giant hairy spiders, the tarantula.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/tarantula/313777

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/tarantula

https://kids.kiddle.co/Tarantula

https://kids.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/animals/tarantula

https://www.thoughtco.com/spiders-order-araneae-1968563

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/goliath-birdeater

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/tarantula/353837

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How are Diamonds formed? Jul 21, 2023

Today we’re going to talk about a special, sparkling gemstone - the diamond! - and how it's made.

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Learn about more types of gemstones: gemkids.gia.edu/view-all-gemstones

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What were the first hospitals like? Jul 20, 2023

Hospitals are filled with doctors, nurses, and equipment that help people who are sick. But if you lived hundreds of years ago, a trip to the hospital might have looked a little bit different.

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dailyhistory.org/How_Did_Hospitals_Emerge%3F

britannica.com/science/hospital

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What is in a cup of tea? Jul 19, 2023

A cup of tea is so relaxing...but how much do you really know about what’s inside your teabag?

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senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/tea-101

countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2620/13-things-every-tea-drinker-should-know/

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Who was Wilhelm Roentgen? Jul 18, 2023

The person that we're learning about today won the very first Nobel prize for physics in 1901, after he made an amazing discovery that transformed how we practice medicine.

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kids.britannica.com/students/article/Wilhelm-Roentgen/276765

nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1901/rontgen/biographical/

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Why are Honeybees important? Jul 17, 2023

Today we’re going to learn about an insect that buzz buzz buzzes around...and keeps our crops and plants healthy!

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Help Save the Bees: thebeeconservancy.org/10-ways-to-save-the-bees/

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natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/insects/honey-bees/

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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Jul 14, 2023

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Join us today as we learn about the life cycle of a butterfly.

Additional Resources: https://www.sonlight.com/butterfly-unit-study

Sources:

https://ansp.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/butterflies/lifecycle/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/insects/butterfly-life-cycle/

https://www.thebutterflysite.com/life-cycle.shtml

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How was Braille invented? Jul 13, 2023

Braille is a system that allows people who are blind to be able to read. But did you know that the idea for Braille really started in the French army?

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Learn the Braille Alphabet: brailleworks.com/braille-resources/braille-alphabet/

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kids.britannica.com/students/article/Braille/273326

brailleworks.com/braille-resources/history-of-braille/

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What is it like to visit France? Jul 12, 2023

We love talking about people and events that take place all over the world. Today, let's visit France!

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kids-world-travel-guide.com/france-facts.html

kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/monuments/eiffel-tower/

kidzfeed.com/arc-de-triomphe-facts-for-kid/

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Who was Mary Seacole? Jul 11, 2023

Mary Seacole was a nurse, a traveller, and an adventurer.

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natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/mary-seacole/

nationalgeographic.org/article/mary-seacole/

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Can parrots really talk? Jul 10, 2023

Parrots learn words by listening to sounds, and then repeating them. But...do they understand what they're saying?

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See colorful parrots: thesprucepets.com/most-colorful-parrot-species-390525

Sources:

nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/01/african-gray-parrots-helping-intelligence/#close

audubon.org/news/why-do-parrots-talk

nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/group/parrots/

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All About Massachusetts Jul 07, 2023

All About Massachusetts

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https://www.coolkidfacts.com/massachusetts-facts/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/massachusetts

https://kids.kiddle.co/Massachusetts

https://www.factsjustforkids.com/us-state-facts/massachusetts-facts-for-kids/

https://www.sugar.org/blog/the-history-of-the-chocolate-chip-cookie/

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All About the Golden Eagle Jul 06, 2023

All About the Golden Eagle Join us today as we learn about a lesser-known but just as beautiful eagle, the golden eagle.

Sources:

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/golden-eagle

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/golden-eagle

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What Is Ocearch? Jul 05, 2023

What Is Ocearch? Join us today as we learn about this nonprofit organization that help ocean animals.

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https://www.ocearch.org/faq/

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What Is the Declaration of Independence? Jul 04, 2023

What Is the Declaration of Independence? Join us today as we learn about this very important historical document.

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https://historyforkids.org/declaration-of-independence/

https://kids.kiddle.co/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/independence-day

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The Artist Who Drew With Lines Jul 03, 2023

The Artist Who Drew With Lines Join us today as we learn about the life and art of Keith Haring

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https://haringkids.com/keith/life-story

https://www.britannica.com/art/graffiti-art

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-keith-haring

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Keith-Haring/311596

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What Is a Faberge Egg? Jun 30, 2023

What Is a Faberge Egg? Join us today as we learn about the beautiful works of art.

Sources:

https://blog.artsper.com/en/lifestyle/what-is-a-faberge-egg/

https://www.britannica.com/art/Faberge-egg

https://www.faberge.com/the-world-of-faberge/the-imperial-eggs

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Gidget, the Surfing Dog Jun 29, 2023

Gidget, the Surfing Dog Join us today as we learn about the pug who is a natural at surfing.

Sources:

https://www.surfgidgetthepug.com/

Rusch, Elizabeth. Gidget the Surfing Dog: Catching Waves with a Small but Mighty Pug. Little Bigfoot, 2020.

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What Is Saffron? Jun 28, 2023

What Is Saffron? Join us today as we learn about this exotic spice.

Sources:

https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/h/History_of_saffron.htm

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-saffron

https://www.britannica.com/topic/saffron

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What Did Susan B Anthony Do? Jun 27, 2023

What Did Susan B Anthony Do? Join us today as we learn about Susan B Anthony and her life long fight for women's rights.

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/activists/susan-b-anthony

https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/circulating-coins/susan-b-anthony-dollar

Hopkinson, Deborah, and Amy June Bates. Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women’s Rights. Simon Spotlight, 2012.

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What Was the Irish Potato Famine? Jun 26, 2023

What Was the Irish Potato Famine? Join us today as we learn about this tragic time in the history of Ireland.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Famine-Irish-history/Great-Famine-relief-efforts

https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/irish-potato-famine

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Iceland: The Land of the Midnight Sun Jun 23, 2023

Iceland: The Land of the Midnight Sun Join us today as we learn why Iceland is called the Land of the Midnight Sun and much more about this beautiful country,

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/icelandhttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/iceland

Deady, Kathleen W. Iceland: A True Book. Children’s Press, 2004.

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All About Orangutans Jun 22, 2023

All About Orangutans Join us today as we learn about these intelligent primates

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/orangutan/Behaviour

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/orangutan

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How Is Paper Made? Jun 21, 2023

How Is Paper Made? Join us today as we learn how a tree is turned into paper

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Bédoyère, Camilla De La. The Science of a Piece of Paper: The Science of Materials. Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009.

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Who Is Andrew Lloyd Webber? Jun 20, 2023

Who Is Andrew Lloyd Webber? Join us today as we learn about this famous composer

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-Baron-Lloyd-Webber-of-Sydmonton

https://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/about/

https://www.classicfm.com/composers/lloyd-webber/andrew-wife-children-musicals-facts/

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What Is a Victory Garden? Jun 19, 2023

What Is a Victory Garden? Join us today as we learn about how people all across the US contributed to the war effort by planting gardens.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/news/americas-patriotic-victory-gardens

http://enroll.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/ww2-history/at-a-glance/victory-gardens.html

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/how-victory-gardens-helped-win-world-war-2/

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All About Maine Jun 16, 2023

All About Maine Join us today as we learn about the northeastern state

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Maine-state

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A Record Holding Sea Creature Jun 15, 2023

A Record-Holding Sea Creature Join us today as we learn about the mantis shrimp, the animal with a powerful punch

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/mantis-shrimp?loggedin=true&rnd=1686529622919

https://factanimal.com/mantis-shrimp/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/86128/10-eye-popping-facts-about-mantis-shrimp

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2019/4/the-mantis-shrimp-packs-the-most-powerful-punch-in-the-animal-kingdom-567501

https://magazine.scienceconnected.org/2021/06/how-the-mantis-shrimp-packs-a-powerful-punch/

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All About Canning Jun 14, 2023

All About Canning Join us today as we learn about how to safely can food.

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Who Was Charles Schulz? Jun 13, 2023

Who Was Charles Schulz? Join us today as we learn about the man behind Peanuts.

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Charles_M._Schulz

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Charles-Schulz/400175

Wadsworth, Ginger, and Craig Orback. Born to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts. Henry Holt and Company, 2019.

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What Was the Emancipation Proclamation? Jun 12, 2023

What Was the Emancipation Proclamation? Join us today as learn about this historic part of America's history.

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All About Tanzania Jun 09, 2023

All About Tanzania Join us today as we learn about this east African nation.

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Duda, Mary. Noel from Tanzania. River Junction Press, 2016.

Chin, Oi Ling. Welcome to Tanzania. Gareth Stevens Pub., 2006.

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All About Lion Fish Jun 08, 2023

All About Lion Fish Join us today as we learn about this beautiful fish.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/lionfish

https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/aquatic/fish-and-other-vertebrates/lionfish

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The Black-Footed Ferret Jun 07, 2023

The Black-Footed Ferret Join us today as we learn about a great scientific effort to save the black-footed ferret from extinction.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/science/black-footed-ferret-clone.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/scientists-clone-first-u-s-endangered-species-n1258310

https://reviverestore.org/projects/black-footed-ferret/

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Who Was William Franklin? Jun 06, 2023

Who Was William Franklin? You are most likely familiar with Benjamin Franklin, but do you know who William Franklin was? Join us today to find out.

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https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/william-franklin

https://www.monticello.org/research-education/blog/divided-loyalties-benjamin-and-william-franklin/

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A Campaign To Collect Junk Jun 05, 2023

A Campaign To Collect Junk Join us today as we learn how people all over the country came together to help win World War II

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https://www.historynet.com/iron-will-scrapping-history

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All About Liechtenstein Jun 02, 2023

All About Liechtenstein Join us today as we learn about this small country in Europe

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-Liechtenstein

https://www.liechtenstein.li/en

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What Is a Hyrax? Jun 01, 2023

What Is a Hyrax? Join us today as we learn about this interesting mammal.

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Hyrax

https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/hyrax

https://factanimal.com/hyrax/

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Who Was Joseph Lister? May 31, 2023

Who Was Joseph Lister? Join us today as we learn about the Father of Antiseptic Surgery

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joseph-Lister-Baron-Lister-of-Lyme-Regis

https://www.famousscientists.org/joseph-lister/

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The Boy Who Took A Stand Against Bullying May 30, 2023

The Boy Who Took A Stand Against Bullying Join us today as we learn about Jaylen Arnold, a kid who made a big impact.

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https://issuu.com/southeastern/docs/final_summer_2020_magazine/s/10790249

https://worldofchildren.org/honoree/jaylen-arnold/

http://www.jaylenschallenge.org/content/our-story

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tourette-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350465

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A Really Fast Airplane May 29, 2023

A Really Fast Airplane Join us today as we learn about the time when Chuck Yeager became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound in an airplane.

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https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/bell-x-1/nasm_A19510007000

https://www.britannica.com/technology/X-1-airplane

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/bell-x1-supersonic-flight-180980765/

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What Is The Bean? May 26, 2023

What Is The Bean? Join us today as we learn about this iconic Chicago landmark.

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https://theclare.com/chicago-bean-history-inside-story-behind-cloud-gate/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anish-Kapoor

https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/

https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/tours-and-attractions/the-bean-chicago/

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/illinois/articles/brief-history-of-the-chicago-bean/

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All About Tucans May 25, 2023

All About Tucans Join us today as we learn about these beautiful birds.

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ttps://a-z-animals.com/animals/toucan/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/toucan

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/toucan

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How Do Batteries Work? May 24, 2023

How Do Batteries Work? Join us today as we learn all about these portable power sources.

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https://www.explainthatstuff.com/batteries.html

https://www.livescience.com/50657-how-batteries-work.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alessandro-Volta

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Who Was Euginie Clark? May 23, 2023

Who Was Euginie Clark? Join us today as we learn about "The Shark Lady"

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eugenie-Clark

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/may15/eugenie-clark.html

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The Brooklyn Bridge May 22, 2023

The Brooklyn Bridge Join us today as we learn about the history of this iconic New York City landmark

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https://www.factsjustforkids.com/engineering-facts/brooklyn-bridge-facts-for-kids/

https://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/brooklyn-bridge.htm

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Brooklyn-Bridge/318119

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Jobs From Medieval Europe May 19, 2023

Jobs From Medieval Europe Join us today as we learn about some jobs that were common in medieval Europe

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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Town-Crier/

https://www.tfcg.ca/old-occupation-rat-catcher

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All About Dragonflies May 18, 2023

All About Dragonflies Join us today as we learn about these dazzling insects

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Glaser, Linda, and Mia Posada. Dazzling Dragonflies: A Life Cycle Story. Millbrook Press, 2008.

Trueit, Trudi Strain. Dragonflies. Cavendish Square, 2014.

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What Is Strep Throat? May 17, 2023

What Is Strep Throat? Join us today as we learn about this common illness and what causes it.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/symptoms-causes/syc-20350338

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Who Was Cortez? May 16, 2023

Who Was Cortez? Join us today as we learn about his Spanish Explorer.

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https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/hernan-cortes

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hernan-Cortes/Later-years

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What Is the Monroe Doctrine? May 15, 2023

What Is the Monroe Doctrine? Join us today as we learn about this historic policy.

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Glacier National Park May 12, 2023

Glacier National Park Join us today as we learn about this beautiful National Park.

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Higgins, Nadia. Welcome to Glacier National Park. Child’s World, 2007.

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Kumbali and Kago May 11, 2023

Kumbali and Kago Join us today as we learn about these two unlikely best friends.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/151007-cheetahs-dogs-animals-science-zoos?rnd=1680918198581&loggedin=true

https://metrorichmondzoo.com/kumbali/

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All About Saturn May 10, 2023

All About Saturn Join us today as we learn about the sixth planet in our Solar System

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https://www.planetsforkids.org/planet-saturn.html

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-saturn/en/

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The Unlikely Ballet Dancer May 09, 2023

The Unlikely Ballet Dancer Join us today as we learn about Lourdes Lopes, a ballet dancer who didn't fit the mold, yet devoted her life to ballet.

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https://peoplepill.com/people/lourdes-lopez/

https://inspicio.fiu.edu/interviews/lourdes-lopez/

Morey, Janet, and Wendy Dunn. “Lourdes Lopez.” Famous Hispanic Americans, Cobblehill Books, New York, 1996.

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What Was the Hindenberg Disaster? May 08, 2023

What Was the Hindenburg Disaster? Join us today as we learn about the history of the Zepplin and the tragedy of the Hindenburg.

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All About the Hula Hoop May 05, 2023

All About the Hula Hoop Join us today as we learn about this fun toy

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https://stickybranding.com/from-fad-to-brand-how-hula-hoop-captured-a-category/

https://retrodee.wordpress.com/2022/07/25/fads-of-the-fifties-the-hula-hoop/

https://groovyhistory.com/hula-hoop-wham-o-fad-1958/7

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All About Iguanas May 04, 2023

All About Iguanas Join us today as we learn about this interesting cold blooded reptile

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https://www.thoughtco.com/iguana-4706485

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/12/22/cold-iguanas-florida-falling-sea-turtles/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/green-iguana?loggedin=true&rnd=1681688100626

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What does a cast do? May 03, 2023

What does a cast do? Join us today as we learn about the important job of a cast.

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https://www.thecenteroregon.com/medical-blog/joint-injury-cast-care/#:~:text=Your%20cast%20will%20be%20made,containing%20fiberglass%20is%20applied%20next.

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Who Was Margaret Thatcher? May 02, 2023

Who Was Margaret Thatcher? Join us today as we learn about the woman who was the first British Prime Minister.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Margaret-Thatcher

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/margaret_thatcher.php

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All About the United States Naval Academy May 01, 2023

All About the United States Naval Academy Join us today as we learn about the history of this military academy.

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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/birth-of-the-u-s-naval-academy

https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-States-Naval-Academy

https://www.usna.edu/USNAHistory/index.php

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Grand Teton National Park Apr 28, 2023

Grand Teton National Park Join us today as we learn about this majestic national park.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/article/grand-teton-basics

https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Grand-Teton-National-Park/603045

Lorbiecki, Marybeth. Welcome to Grand Teton National Park. The Child's World, 2018.

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All About Moose Apr 27, 2023

All About Moose Join us today as we learn about moose, the tallest of the deer species.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/moose-mammal

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/moose?loggedin=true&rnd=1679871736799

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All About the Sun Apr 26, 2023

All About the Sun Join us today as we learn about this big ball of gas that warms our planet.

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https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/sun/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/space/article/sun

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Sun/276056#274049-toc

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Who Was Cleopatra? Apr 25, 2023

Who Was Cleopatra? Join us today as we learn about this fascinating queen.

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Kramer, Barbara. Cleopatra, National Geographic, Washington, DC, 2015.

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What Was Sherman's March to the Sea? Apr 24, 2023

What Was Sherman's March to the Sea? Join us today as we learn about this significant Civil War campaign.

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history

https://www.ducksters.com/history/shermans_march_to_the_sea.php

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What Is a Lie Detector? Apr 21, 2023

What Is A Lie Detector? Join us today as we learn about how this fascinating machine works.

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https://science.howstuffworks.com/question123.htm

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640

https://virginia.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvsn6.sci.tech.polygraph/how-does-a-polygraph-test-work/

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All About Peacocks Apr 20, 2023

All About Peacocks Join us today as we learn about these beautiful birds

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https://www.peacocksuk.com/peacock-information

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/peacock/353606

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/peacock-fact-sheet/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/peacocks?loggedin=true&rnd=1680517185349

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All About Staplers Apr 19, 2023

All About Staplers Join us today as we learn how this handy office tool came to be.

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http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Stapler.html

https://ed.buffalo.edu/magazine/issues/fall-2022/ed-artifact.html#:~:text=Legend%20has%20it%20that%20the,known%20as%20the%20modern%20stapler.

https://www.edinformatics.com/inventions_inventors/stapler.htm

https://homesteady.com/12172779/how-does-a-staple-gun-work

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Who Was James Garfield? Apr 18, 2023

Who Was James Garfield? Join us today as we learn about the unlikely President of the United States.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-garfield/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-A-Garfield/Cabinet-of-Pres-James-A-Garfield

https://millercenter.org/james-garfield-education-president

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What Is the Supreme Court? Apr 17, 2023

What Is the Supreme Court? Join us today as we learn how the highest court in America was formed.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Supreme-Court-of-the-United-States/Procedures-and-power

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What Are Taxes? Apr 14, 2023

What Are Taxes? Join us today as we learn about some of the taxes that Americans pay.

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https://www.accuratetax.com/blog/teaching-kids-sales-tax

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/propertytax.asp

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All About Hammer Head Sharks Apr 13, 2023

All About Hammer Head Sharks Join us today as learn about this odd looking marine animal

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https://factanimal.com/hammerhead-shark/

https://oceana.org/marine-life/great-hammerhead-shark/

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All About Jupiter Apr 12, 2023

All About Jupiter Join us today as we learn about the largest planet in our Solar System

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https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/atmosphere/

https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/jupiter/atmosphere?show=hs_jupiter_atmosphere_story_what-is-jupiters-atmosphere-made-of

https://sciencing.com/average-wind-speed-during-thunderstorm-24075.html

Landau, Elaine. Jupiter. Children's Press, 2008.

Richardson, Adele. Jupiter. Capstone Press, 2008.

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Who Was Chief Joseph? Apr 11, 2023

Who Was Chief Joseph? Join us today as we learn about this chief of the Nez Perce people.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nez-Perce-people

https://www.biography.com/political-figures/chief-joseph

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What Is the Lincoln Memorial? Apr 10, 2023

What Is the Lincoln Memorial? Join us today as we learn about this beautiful tribute to our 16th president.

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https://www.nps.gov/linc/learn/historyculture/memorial-features.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lincoln-Memorial-monument-Washington-DC

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What Is the Westminster Dog Show? Apr 07, 2023

What Is the Westminster Dog Show? Join us today as we learn how this popular dog show came to be.

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https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/about-sensation/history

www.westminsterkennelclub.org/facts-figures

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75307/15-well-groomed-facts-about-westminster-dog-show

https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/about-sensation/history

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All About Pelicans Apr 06, 2023

All About Pelicans Join us today as we learn about this interesting bird with the elastic pouch.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/pelican/353610

https://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/pelican-facts-for-kids/

https://factcity.com/facts-about-pelicans/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/pelican

https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-pelicans-130588

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What Is Compost? Apr 05, 2023

What Is Compost? Join us today as we learn what compost is and why it is important.

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https://home.howstuffworks.com/composting.htm

https://www.livescience.com/63559-composting.html

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Who Was Salvador Dali? Apr 04, 2023

Who Was Salvador Dali? Join us today as we learn about this very odd yet very talented artist.

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Guglielmo, Amy, and Brett Helquist. Just Being Dal?: The Story of Artist Salvador Dal?, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2021.

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The History of Tennis Apr 03, 2023

The History of Tennis Join us today as we learn how this popular sport came to be.

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https://olympics.com/ioc/news/a-brief-history-of-tennis/

https://www.britannica.com/sports/tennis

https://www.thoughtco.com/who-invented-tennis-1991673

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What Are Surrealism, Pop Art, and Op Art? Mar 31, 2023

What Are Surrealism, Pop Art, and Op Art? Join us today as we learn about these styles of art.

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https://www.britannica.com/art/Surrealism

https://www.britannica.com/art/Pop-art

https://www.history.com/news/andy-warhol-1962-soup-can-paintings-meaning-reaction

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/riley-bridget/

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All About Lobsters Mar 30, 2023

All About Lobsters Join us today as we learn about these sea-dwelling crustaceans.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/lobster

https://allthatsinteresting.com/blue-lobster

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How Is Maple Syrup Made? Mar 29, 2023

How Is Maple Syrup Made? Join us today as we learn how this yummy pancake topping is produced.

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https://www.massmaple.org/about-maple-syrup/

https://mainemapleproducers.com/nutrition-the-9-health-benefits-of-maple-syrup/

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Who Was Zebulon Pike? Mar 28, 2023

Who Was Zebulon Pike? Join us today as we learn more about this explorer from the 1800s.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Zebulon-Pike

https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/zebulon-pike/17335

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What Was Ancient Mesopotamia? Mar 27, 2023

What Was Ancient Mesopotamia? Join us today as we learn about some of the contributions this ancient civilization made.

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https://navajocodetalkers.org/17-mesopotamia-facts-for-kids/

https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-mesopotamia/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Mesopotamia/353456

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Hammurabi/274750

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Who Is Sherlock Holmes? Mar 24, 2023

Who Is Sherlock Holmes? Join us today as we learn about this famous but fictional detective.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sherlock-Holmes

https://www.arthurconandoyle.com/sherlockholmes.html

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What Is a Praying Mantis? Mar 23, 2023

What Is a Praying Mantis? Join us today as we learn about this unique member of the insect world.

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https://farmfromhome.com/8-good-reasons-to-have-praying-mantis-in-your-garden/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/praying-mantis

Brimner, Larry Dane. Praying Mantises: A True Book. Children's Press, 1999.

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How Are Coins Made? Mar 22, 2023

How Are Coins Made? Join us today as we learn how US coins are produced.

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https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-are-coins-made-4589253

https://www.usmint.gov/news/inside-the-mint/how-coins-are-made-design-and-selection-process

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Who Was Charles Dickens? Mar 21, 2023

Who Was Charles Dickens? Join us today as we learn more about the man who brought us classic tales such as A Christmas Carol.

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https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/charles-dickens

https://www.thoughtco.com/concept-of-classics-in-literature-739770

Pollack, Pamela D./ Belviso, Meg/ Geyer, Mark Edward (ILT)/ Harrison, Nancy. Who Was Charles Dickens?, Penguin Group USA, 2014.
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What Was The Great Molasses Flood? Mar 20, 2023

What Was The Great Molasses Flood? Join us today as we learn about a sticky flood.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/molasses

https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919

https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/great-molasses-flood.html

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The Golden Gate National Recreational Park Mar 17, 2023

The Golden Gate National Recreational Park Join us today as we learn about this treasure located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Link to Alcatraz https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/SC7KdhAu5xb

https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/nature/naturalfeaturesandecosystems.htm

https://sfrecpark.org/770/Golden-Gate-Park

https://www.nps.gov/goga/50.htm

https://www.presidio.gov/places/fort-point-national-historic-site

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The Origins of St Patrick’s Day Mar 17, 2023

The Origins of St Patrick’s Day

Today we will find out just who St Patrick was and why we celebrate him on March 17th. We will also find out about wearing green and shamrocks and what they have to do with today.

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https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/who-was-saint-patrick

https://www.history.com/news/st-patricks-day-myths-debunked

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/st-patricks-day

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Otters as Employees? Mar 16, 2023

Otters As Employees? Join us today as we learn about the otters in Bangladesh that go to work each day.

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https://time.com/40632/bangladesh-otters-fishermen/

https://phys.org/news/2014-03-bangladesh-otter-fishing-tradition-extinction.html

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/798/#:~:text=The%20Sundarbans%20Reserve%20Forest%20

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What Is the Food Chain? Mar 15, 2023

What Is the Food Chain? Join us today as we learn how the food chain works.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/photosynthesis/353624

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/food-chain/353141

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/food-chain/

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Who Was Gideon Sundback? Mar 14, 2023

Who Was Gideon Sundback? Join us today as we learn about the man who made a common, yet so helpful invention.

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https://www.meche.engineering.cmu.edu/news/2018/10/zipper-inventor-legacy.html

https://www.invent.org/inductees/gideon-sundback

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The History of Arabic Numbers Mar 13, 2023

The History of Arabic Numbers Join us today as we learn how the numbers we use daily came to be.

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https://www.britannica.com/science/numeral/Development-of-modern-numerals-and-numeral-systems

King, Zelda. The Story of Our Numbers: The History of Arabic Numerals. PowerKids Press, 2004.

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What Are the Galapagos Islands? Mar 10, 2023

What Are the Galapagos Islands? Join us today as we learn abou this unique island chain and some of the animals that live there.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Galapagos-Islands

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1/

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/galapagos-tortoise

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What Is a Peccary? Mar 09, 2023

What Is a Peccary? Join us today as we learn about this interesting animal.

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https://animalia.bio/chacoan-peccary

https://animalia.bio/white-lipped-peccary

https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/species/peccary/

https://animalia.bio/collared-peccary

https://animalcorner.org/animals/peccary-javelina/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/peccary

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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Mar 08, 2023

What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Join us today as we learn about this chronic disease.

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https://www.chop.edu/pages/explaining-type-1-diabetes

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/type1.html

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Who Was Mary Coulter? Mar 07, 2023

Who Was Mary Coulter? Join us today as we learn about a woman who did not let societal limitations stop her from living out her dream.

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https://pioneeringwomen.bwaf.org/mary-elizabeth-jane-colter/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mary-colter/

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What Is the FBI? Mar 06, 2023

What Is the FBI? Join us today as we learn the history of this government agency.

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https://www.fbi.gov/history/brief-history

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fbi-founded

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What Is a Fly Fox? Mar 03, 2023

Why Is a Fly Fox? Join us today as we learn about this fascinating animal that might not be what you think it is.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/flying-fox

https://cincinnatizoo.org/animals/indian-flying-fox-giant-fruit-bat/

https://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/animals/rodrigues-flying-fox

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Who Is Smokey Bear? Mar 02, 2023

Who Is Smokey Bear? Join us today as we learn how this iconic defender of forests came to be.

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https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/story-smokey-bear

https://smokeybear.com/en/smokeys-history/story-of-smokey

https://www.thoughtco.com/smokey-bear-1341823

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/brief-history-smokey-bear-180972549/

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Who Was Alice Roosevelt? Mar 01, 2023

Who Was Alice Roosevelt? Join us today as we learn about the spunky first born daughter of Theodore Roosevelt.

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https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Family-and-Friends/Alice-Lee-Roosevelt-Longworth.aspx

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alice-Roosevelt-Longworth

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/from-a-white-house-wedding-to-a-pet-snake-alice-roosevelts-escapades-captivated-america-180981139/

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All About Norway Feb 27, 2023

All About Norway Join us today as we learn about this beautiful country

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https://www.lifeinnorway.net/norway-facts/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Norway/Hydroelectricity

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Why Are the States Shaped the Way They Are? Feb 24, 2023

Why Are the States Shaped the Way They Are? Join us today as learn about some of the reasons our fifty states are shaped the way they are.

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https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-did-the-states-get-their-shapes

https://conservativesense.com/how-did-each-state-get-its-shape/

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All About Grizzly Bears Feb 23, 2023

All About Grizzly Bears Join us today as we learn about these large North American bears.

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https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Grizzly-Bear

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What Is the Grand Canyon Railway? Feb 22, 2023

What Is the Grand Canyon Railway? Join us today as we learn about the historic train that carries thousands of visitors each year to The Grand Canyon

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https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Bl775wsmyxb Past episode

https://www.thetrain.com/the-train/history/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/az-williams/

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Who Was CS Lewis? Feb 21, 2023

Who Was CS Lewis? Join us today as we learn about the author of the Chronicles of Narnia.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewis

https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/musiciansartistsandwriters/cs-lewis.html

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Why Do We Have President's Day? Feb 20, 2023

Why Do We Have President's Day? Join us today as we learn about the history of the federal holiday.

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https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Presidents-Day

https://www.thoughtco.com/why-do-we-celebrate-presidents-day-4589624

https://dctrails.com/guide-to-presidents-day-in-washington-d-c/

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What is UNESCO? Feb 17, 2023

What is UNESCO? Join us today as we learn about the important work of UNESCO

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https://www.unesco.org/en

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What Is Influenza? Feb 15, 2023

What Is Influenza? Join us today as we learn about the virus that causes the flu.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flu/symptoms-causes/syc-20351719

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/questions/how-viruses-work

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What Happened December 26, 1776? Feb 13, 2023

What Happened December 26, 1776? Join us today as we learn about the historic crossing of the Deleware River by General George Washington.

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http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/washingtondelaware.htm

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/washingtons-revolutionary-war-battles/the-trenton-princeton-campaign/10-facts-about-washingtons-crossing-of-the-delaware-river/

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Who Was Sissiertta Jones? Feb 10, 2023

Who Was Sissiertta Jones? Join us today as we learn about the lady with the beautiful soprano voice.

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https://www.npr.org/transcripts/10948095

https://historicalsnaps.com/2022/12/22/sissieretta-jones-a-snapshot-biography/

https://www.nps.gov/people/sissieretta-jones.htm

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What Is a Sperm Whale? Feb 09, 2023

What Is a Sperm Whale? Join us today as we learn about the BIG ocean inhabitant.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/sperm-whale

https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2022/02/10/sperm-whales/

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Who Was Robert Todd Lincoln Feb 07, 2023

Who Was Robert Todd Lincoln? Join us today as we learn more about the oldest son of President Abraham Lincoln

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Who was Stagecoach Mary? Feb 06, 2023

Who was Stagecoach Mary? Join us today as we learn about Stagecoach Mary, the first black woman to have a mail route.

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https://www.history.com/news/meet-stagecoach-mary-the-daring-black-pioneer-who-protected-wild-west-stagecoaches

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Fields

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stagecoach-mary-fields

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What Was the Great Vowel Shift? Feb 03, 2023

What Was the Great Vowel Shift? Join us today as we learn part of the reason that words don't always sound like they are spelled.

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https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/what-was-the-great-vowel-shift-and-why-did-it-happen/

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What Is a Silky Sifaka Feb 02, 2023

What Is aSilky Sifaka Join us today as we learn about this extremely rare mammal.

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https://animalia.bio/silky-sifaka

https://www.lemurreserve.org/lemurs/silky-sifaka-2/

https://madagascar.wcs.org/Wildlife/The-Silky-sifaka.aspx

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All About Vitamin A Feb 01, 2023

All About Vitamin A Join us today as we learn about the role vitamin A plays in keeping us healthy.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-a/art-20365945#:~:text=Vitamin%20A%20

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/vitamin-deficiency

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-Consumer/

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The Cathedral of Notre Dame Jan 31, 2023

The Cathedral of Notre Dame Join us today as we learn about this beautiful historic cathedral.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Notre-Dame-de-Paris

https://notredamecathedralparis.com/

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George Washington's Little Book of Rules Jan 30, 2023

George Washington's Little Book of Rules Join us today as we learn about the maxims that George Washington strived to live by.

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https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-rules-of-civility-and-decent-behaviour/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66102/12-george-washingtons-rules-civility-still-apply

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The Island of St Maarten Jan 27, 2023

The Island of St Maarten Join us today as we learn about this tiny island with two governments.

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https://www.sint-maarten.net/history

https://www.st-maarten.com/index.php/island/history-overview-st-maarten-st-martin/border-legend-sxm

https://www.visitstmaarten.com/about-st-maarten/history/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taino

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What Was a Thylacine? Jan 26, 2023

What Was a Thylacine? Join us today as we learn about this interesting animal that is now extinct, the thylacine.

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https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/the-thylacine/

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62568427

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The Girl Who Stopped a Pipeline Jan 25, 2023

The Girl Who Stopped a Pipeline Join us today as we learn about Erica Fernandez, a young girl who made a huge impact on her community.

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https://www.aarp.org/giving-back/local-heroes/info-08-2010/erica_fernandez_toward_a_safer_more_just_world.html

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Rohmer, Harriet, and Julie McLaughlin. Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet. Chronicle Books, 2009.

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Who Was Henry Hudson? Jan 24, 2023

Who Was Henry Hudson? Join us today as we learn about the famous explorer Henry Hudson.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-Hudson

https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/henry-hudson

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Who Invented the Frisbee? Jan 23, 2023

Who Invented the Frisbee? Join us today as we learn how this iconic toy came to be.

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https://tenrandomfacts.com/frisbee/

https://www.backthenhistory.com/articles/the-history-of-the-frisbee

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/toy-company-wham-o-produces-first-frisbees

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What is a Model T Ford? Jan 20, 2023

What Is a Model T Ford? Join us today as we learn about the history of the first automobile to be manufactured on an assembly line.

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https://corporate.ford.com/articles/history/the-model-t.html

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/model-t

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What Is a Chinchilla? Jan 19, 2023

What Is a Chinchilla? Join us today as we learn about an interesting exotic pet, the chinchilla.

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https://thefactsvault.com/chinchilla-facts-for-kids/

https://navajocodetalkers.org/18-chinchilla-facts-for-kids/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Chinchilla

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How Do We Measure Temperature? Jan 18, 2023

How Do We Measure Temperature? Join us today as we learn about temperature measurements and the scientists who created them.

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https://www.livescience.com/temperature.html

https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/metric-si/si-units

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Who Were the Bronte Sisters? Jan 17, 2023

Who Were the Bronte Sisters? Join us today as we learn about Charlotte, Emily, and Ann Bronte.

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Bront%C3%AB_family

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bronte_sisters.shtml

https://englishhistory.net/victorian/famous-people/bronte-sisters/

https://books.tl/the-novels-of-the-bronte-sisters-feminism-in-victorian-literature

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Madagascar Jan 13, 2023

Madagascar Join us today as we learn about one of the most interesting islands, Madagascar.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Madagascar

https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/madagascar

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What Is a Prairie Dog? Jan 12, 2023

What Is a Prairie Dog? Join us today as we learn about an interesting animal that lives under the grass, the prairie dog.

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/prairie-dog

https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/8-surprising-prairie-dog-facts

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How an Acoustic Guitar Works Jan 11, 2023

How an Acoustic Guitar Works Join us today as we learn all about how a very popular instrument works, the acoustic guitar.

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https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/guitar.htm

https://theacousticguitarist.com/who-invented-the-acoustic-guitar/

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Who Was Sitting Bull? Jan 10, 2023

Who Was Sitting Bull? Join us today as we learn about a brave warrior, Sitting Bull.

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What Was Watergate? Jan 09, 2023

What Was Watergate? Join us today as we learn about the political scandal known as Watergate.

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https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1900s/watergate_scandal.php

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Get Your Kicks On Route 66 Jan 06, 2023

Get Your Kicks On Route 66 Join us today as we learn the history of this iconic highway.

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What Is an Emu? Jan 05, 2023

What Is an Emu? Join us today as we learn about one of the largest birds, the emu.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/common-emu

https://www.treehugger.com/emu-facts-5075359

https://factcity.com/facts-about-emus/

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What Is the Hope Diamond? Jan 04, 2023

What Is the Hope Diamond? Join us today as we learn about the fascinating history of the Hope Diamond.

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https://www.si.edu/spotlight/hope-diamond/history

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesdigitalcovers/2019/12/06/secret-history-hope-diamond-the-cartiers-book-excerpt/?sh=7760e07c7bed

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Who Was Kalpana Chawla? Jan 03, 2023

Who Was Kalpana Chawla? Join us today as we learn about the first Indian woman to go to space.

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https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/kalpana-chawla-9235.php

https://www.space.com/17056-kalpana-chawla-biography.html

https://history.nasa.gov/columbia

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Montana Jan 02, 2023

Montana Join us today as we learn some interesting facts about the forty-first state to join the union, Montana.

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New Years' Eve Traditions From Around the World Dec 30, 2022

New Years' Eve Traditions From Around the World Join us today as we learn about New Years' Eve traditions from all around the world.

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https://bestlifeonline.com/global-new-years-eve-traditions/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g25360543/new-year-traditions/

https://nypost.com/2018/12/21/new-years-resolutions-last-exactly-this-long/

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What Is the Rose Parade? Dec 29, 2022

What Is the Rose Parade? Join us today as we learn about a New Years' Day tradition, the Rose Parade.

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https://tournamentofroses.com/about/rose-parade-history/#:~:text=In%201890%2C%20Valley%20Hunt%20Club,with%20hundreds%20of%20colorful%20blooms.

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What Are Japanese Snow Monkeys? Dec 28, 2022

What Are Japanese Snow Monkeys Join us today as we learn about a special type of monkey, the macaque.

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https://study.com/learn/lesson/japanese-macaque-monkey.html

https://neprimateconservancy.org/japanese-macaque/

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What Is Mistletoe? Dec 27, 2022

What Is Mistletoe? Join us today as we learn about a popular holiday plant, mistletoe.

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https://www.britannica.com/plant/mistletoe

https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/mistletoe-christmas-tradition

https://www.history.com/news/why-do-we-kiss-under-the-mistletoe

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What Is Boxing Day? Dec 26, 2022

What Is Boxing Day Join us today as we learn about the holiday right after Christmas, Boxing Day.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boxing-Day

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/26/world/boxing-day-facts-trnd/index.html

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/boxing-day

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec 23, 2022

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Join us today as we learn the history of this iconic Christmas poem.

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https://www.christmascarnivals.com/christmas-history/history-night-before-christmas.html

https://parade.com/1136533/jessicasager/twas-the-night-before-christmas-words/

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What Are Reindeer? Dec 22, 2022

What Are Reindeer? Join us today as we learn about an animal whose popularity always rises around this time of year.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/reindeer

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/reindeer-caribou

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What is Eggnog? Dec 21, 2022

What is Eggnog? Join us today as we learn about the history of a famous holiday drink, eggnog.

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https://www.thespruceeats.com/origins-of-eggnog-760173#:~:text=It%20is%20believed%20that%20eggnog,often%20served%20at%20social%20gatherings.

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All About Candy Canes Dec 20, 2022

All About Candy Canes Join us today as we learn the history of this tasty treat.

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https://www.history.com/news/candy-canes-invented-germany#:~:text=%E2%80%9CLegend%20has%20it%20that%20the,candies%20into%20shepherds'%20crooks.%E2%80%9D

http://www.candyhistory.net/candy-origin/candy-cane-history/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/

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The History of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Dec 19, 2022

The History of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Join us today as we learn how the famous book, song, and movie of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer came to be.

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https://www.cbc.ca/documentarychannel/features/the-real-story-behind-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer

https://www.geneautry.com/clubhouse/christmas/geneautry_rudolphsong.html

https://www.npr.org/2015/12/25/461005670/the-history-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer

https://youtu.be/VU8teLsxYRY song

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Christmas Towns Dec 16, 2022

Christmas Towns Join us today as we learn about towns with festive names across the United States.

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https://blog.cheapism.com/best-holiday-towns-in-america/#slide=15

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Frosty the Snowman Dec 15, 2022

Frosty the Snowman Join us today as we learn about the snowman who came to life all because of a magic hat.

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https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/culture-magazines/frosty-snowman

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-build-a-snowman-a-better-easier-way-4026624

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Why Do We Have Christmas Trees? Dec 14, 2022

Why Do We Have Christmas Trees? Join us today as we learn about the history of using an evergreen tree in our homes at Christmas time.

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https://realchristmastrees.org/education/history-of-christmas-trees/

https://realchristmastrees.org/Education/Quick-Tree-Facts/

https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-we-put-up-christmas-trees/

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Who Is Good King Wenceslas? Dec 13, 2022

Who Is Good King Wenceslas? Join us today as we learn about the King who inspired the Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas.

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http://www.classichistory.net/archives/king-wenceslas#:~:text=Good%20King%20Wenceslas%20is%20a,the%20second%20day%20of%20Christmas.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Bohemia

https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Stephens-Day

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The Twelve Days of Christmas Dec 12, 2022

The Twelve Days of Christmas Join us today as we find out about where the popular Christmas song The Twelve Days of Christmas came from.

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https://www.rd.com/article/where-do-12-days-of-christmas-come-from/

https://www.vox.com/21796404/12-days-of-christmas-explained

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55904/the-history-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas

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Christmas Gift Traditions Dec 09, 2022

Christmas Gift Traditions Join us today as learn about the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas.

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https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/presents

https://italialiving.com/featured/the-feast-of-the-epiphany-and-celebration-of-la-befana/

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/anthropology-in-practice/santa-traditions-around-the-world/

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Who Wrote Jingle Bells? Dec 08, 2022

Who Wrote Jingle Bells? Join us today as we learn about the history of the popular Christmas tune, Jingle Bells.

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https://www.grunge.com/285218/the-history-of-jingle-bells-explained/

https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-jingle-bells

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/19/us/jingle-bells-history-trnd/index.html

https://www.bu.edu/articles/2016/jingle-bells-history

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The Story of White Christmas Dec 07, 2022

The Story of White Christmas Join us today as we learn about the story of the popular Christmas song, White Christmas.

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https://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a45720/white-christmas-song-history/

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/bing-crosby/white-christmas

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Who Sent the First Christmas Card? Dec 06, 2022

Who Sent the First Christmas Card? Join us today as learn where the practice of sending Christmas Cards originated.

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https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/christmas-cards

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Who Was St. Nicholas? Dec 05, 2022

Who Was St. Nicholas? Join us today as we learn about the real-life St. Nicholas of Myra.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Nicholas

https://www.history.com/news/who-was-st-nicholas

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Who Was Ebenezer Scrooge? Dec 02, 2022

Who Was Ebenezer Scrooge? Join us today as we learn about Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to find the Christmas spirit.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Dickens-British-novelist/The-invention-of-the-Christmas-books

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Where Did We Get Traditional Christmas Foods? Dec 01, 2022

Where Did We Get Traditional Christmas Foods? Join us today as we learn about some traditional Christmas desserts.

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https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-gingerbread/#:~:text=Gingerbread%20houses%20originated%20in%20Germany,became%20associated%20with%20Christmas%20tradition.

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/dec/22/a-brief-history-of-the-gingerbread-house

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/fruitcake-101-a-concise-cultural-history-of-this-loved-and-loathed-loaf-26428035/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-misunderstood-fruitcake-has-a-magnificent-shelf-life-and-history

https://www.history.com/news/the-holiday-history-of-christmas-pudding

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/classic-christmas-pudding

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What Is the Nutcracker Ballet? Nov 30, 2022

What Is the Nutcracker Ballet? Join us today as we learn about the popular ballet, The Nutcracker.

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https://www.nutcrackerballet.net/html/nutcracker_story.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Nutcracker

https://www.britannica.com/art/classical-ballet

https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-nutcracker-achieved-worldwide-fame/a-46529001

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Who Was Pearl Kendrick? Nov 29, 2022

Who Was Pearl Kendrick? Join us today as we learn about Pearl Kendrick and how she helped fight Whooping Cough.

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https://www.famousscientists.org/pearl-kendrick/

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What Is the Liberty Bell? Nov 28, 2022

What Is the Liberty Bell? Join us today as we learn about a symbol of America's freedom.

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https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-liberty-bell

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Liberty-Bell

https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm

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Who was Leonardo da Vinci? Nov 25, 2022

Who Was Leonardo DaVinci? Join us today as we learn about Leonardo da Vinci and his art.

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https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/leonardo-da-vinci

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leonardo-da-Vinci

https://arthistoryproject.com/artists/leonardo-da-vinci/the-last-supper/ The Last Supper

https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonardo-da-vinci/mona-lisa The Mona Lisa

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/649387411842793474 Sketch of Ornithopter

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All About Turkeys Nov 24, 2022

All About Turkeys Join us today as we learn about turkeys.

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https://www.coolfactsforkids.com/turkey-facts-for-kids/

https://kids.lovetoknow.com/childrens-education/turkey-facts-kids

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What Is Pavlovian Response? Nov 23, 2022

What Is Pavlovian Response? Join us today as we learn about Ivan Pavlov and his dogs.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ivan-Pavlov

https://www.verywellmind.com/classical-conditioning-2794859

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1904/pavlov/facts/

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Can You Cross the English Channel Underwater? Nov 22, 2022

Can You Cross the English Channel Underwater? Join us today as we learn about the English Channel and the underwater tunnel used for crossing.

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https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/travel-info/the-channel-tunnel

https://www.worldatlas.com/seas/english-channel.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Channel-Tunnel

https://www.britannica.com/place/English-Channel/Economic-aspects

https://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/about-eurostar/our-company/introducing-eurostar

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Who Was Anna May Wong? Nov 21, 2022

Who Was Anna May Wong? Join us today as we learn about the first Asian American woman to be scheduled to appear on a US coin.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anna-May-Wong

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anna-may-wong

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All About the Washington Monument Nov 18, 2022

All About the Washington Monument Join us today as we learn about this monument dedicated to the Father of the United States, George Washington,

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https://www.nps.gov/wamo/learn/historyculture/index.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Washington-Monument-Washington-DC

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The Race to the South Pole Nov 17, 2022

The Race to the South Pole Join us today as we learn about the two brave men who set out to reach the unexplored South Pole first.

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https://www.history.com/news/the-treacherous-race-to-the-south-pole

https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/race-to-the-pole-amundsen-scott.php

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All About Koalas Nov 16, 2022

All About Koalas Join us today as we learn about these cuddly animals.

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https://bear.org/classification-of-black-bears/

https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/koala/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-do-koalas-eat.html

Saxby, Claire, and Julie Vivas. Koala. Candlewick Press, 2017.

Sotzek, Hannelore, and Bobbie Kalman. A Koala Is Not a Bear! Crabtree, 1997.

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What Is the Bird's Nest? Nov 15, 2022

What Is the Bird's Nest? Join us today as we learn a little about the modern engineering marvel.

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https://theculturetrip.com/asia/china/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-origins-of-chinese-pottery-an-ancient-art/ photo of crazing in Chinese pottery

https://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/attraction/birds-nest.htm Images of the Bird’s Nest

https://parametrichouse.com/the-birds-nest-stadium/

https://www.e-architect.com/beijing/birds-nest-beijing

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What Is a Cattle Drive? Nov 14, 2022

What Is a Cattle Drive? Join us today as we learn about longhorn cattle and how they moved across the country.

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https://equitrekking.com/articles/entry/cattle_drive_history/

https://www.fortworth.com/the-herd/about-the-herd/history-of-cattle-drives/

https://www.frontierlife.net/blog/2021/9/6/history-of-cattle-drives-and-the-creation-of-an-american-hero

What Is Veterans Day? Nov 11, 2022

What Is Veterans Day? Join us today as we learn about this important holiday.

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https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day

https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

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Who Was Ham the Chimp? Nov 10, 2022

Who Was Ham the Chimp? Join us today as we learn about the first living thing that NASA sent to space.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/ham-the-chimp

https://zoohistories.com/2018/12/19/ham-the-astrochimp/

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What Does NASA Do? Nov 09, 2022

What Does NASA Do? Join us today as we learn about all the things that NASA does.

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www.nasa.gov

https://www.history.nasa.gov/factsheet.htm

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Who Was Archimedes? Nov 08, 2022

Who Was Archimedes? Join us today as we learn about a very smart man who lived a very long time ago.

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https://science4fun.info/archimedes/#:~:text=Archimedes%201%20Biography%20%E2%80%93%20Life%20Span%20Archimedes%20was,and%20even%20wrote%20a%20book%20on%20them.%20

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Archimedes/His-influence

https://www.famousscientists.org/archimedes/

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What Is the Royal Society Nov 07, 2022

What Is the Royal Society? Join us today as we learn about the oldest scientific organization in the world--The Royal Society.

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https://royalsociety.org/about-us/history/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Royal-Society

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Hooke

https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-59221

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christiaan-Huygens

https://www.britannica.com/science/Copley-Medal#ref1115270

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-Hodgkin

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The Bailong Elevator Nov 04, 2022

The Bailong Elevator Join us today as we learn about the outdoor elevator that holds the World Record for being the tallest.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2n9Bu00YZM video

https://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/attraction/bailong-elevator.htm

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/106876-tallest-outdoor-elevator

https://www.cnn.com/travel/gallery/zhangjiajie-bailong-elevator-tallest-outdoor-lift/index.html

https://www.chinadiscovery.com/hunan/zhangjiajie/yuanjiajie/bailong-elevator.html

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The Great Race of Mercy Nov 03, 2022

The Great Race of Mercy Join us today as we learn about the race through the Alaskan winter to save lives.

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https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/balto/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/balto

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What Is Ozone? Nov 02, 2022

What Is Ozone? Join us today as we learn about this important molecule that is in our atmosphere.

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https://www.epa.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-patients-health/what-ozone

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/postsecondary/features/F_Ozone.html

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Who Was Julia Child? Nov 01, 2022

Who Was Julia Child? Join us today as we learn about the ordinary woman who was an extraordinary cook.

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Who Was Julia Child? Paw Prints, 2015.

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What Was the Whiskey Rebellion? Oct 31, 2022

What Was the Whiskey Rebellion? Join us today as we learn about an event in the early history of the United States that could have led to another revolution.

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https://www.history.com/topics/early-us/whiskey-rebellion

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/whiskey-rebellion

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The History of Candy Corn Oct 28, 2022

The History of Candy Corn Join us today as we learn about the iconic treat--candy corn.

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https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-candy-corn-day-october-30/

https://www.distractify.com/p/who-invented-candy-corn

https://www.bhg.com/halloween/recipes/the-history-of-candy-corn/

https://www.history.com/news/candy-corn-invented

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All About Snow Leopards Oct 27, 2022

All About Snow Leopards Join us today as we learn about the beautiful yet elusive snow leopard.

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https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard

https://www.britannica.com/animal/snow-leopard

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The Father of Modern Rocketry Oct 26, 2022

The Father of Modern Rocketry Join us today as we learn about Robert Goddard, The Father of Modern Rocketry.

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https://howthingsfly.si.edu/ask-an-explainer/whats-difference-between-liquid-fuel-and-solid-fuel-rockets

https://www.nmspacemuseum.org/inductee/robert-h-goddard

https://www.thoughtco.com/robert-goddard-biography-4172642

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Goddard

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Who Was Queen Victoria? Oct 25, 2022

Who Was Queen Victoria? Join us today as we learn about a woman who was little in stature but had a big impact.

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https://www.biography.com/royalty/queen-victoria

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Who Was Hatshepsut? Oct 24, 2022

Who Was Hatshepsut? Join us today as we learn about a woman who became Pharoh of Egypt

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https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/hatshepsut.php

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/hatshepsut

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/hatshepsut

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hatshepsut

Hartland, Jessie. How the Sphinx Got to the Museum, Blue Apple Books, Maplewood, NJ, 2010.

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The Presidential Cabinet Oct 21, 2022

The Presidential Cabinet Join us today as we learn about the group of men and women who help the President of the United States run the country.

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https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-presidential-cabinet

https://constitutionus.com/presidents/what-is-the-us-order-of-succession-for-presidency/

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All About Hedgehogs Oct 20, 2022

All About Hedgehogs Join us today as we learn about these prickly mammals.

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https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/where-do-hedgehogs-live-in-the-wild.html

ttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/hedgehog

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/hedgehog

Bader, Bonnie. Hedge-Hedgey-Hedgehogs. Penguin Young Readers, an Imprint of Penguin Random House, 2016.

Miller, Sara Swan. Moles and Hedgehogs: What They Have in Common, Grolier, New York, NY, 2001.

McGuinness, Jane. Prickly Hedgehogs!, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA, 2018.

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All About Salt Oct 19, 2022

All About Salt Join us today as we learn some interesting facts about salt.

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https://www.britannica.com/science/salt/Use-of-artificial-heat

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146677#sources

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Who Was Jim Henson? Oct 18, 2022

Who Was Jim Henson? Join us today as we learn about the creator of the Muppets.

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Holub, Joan, and Nancy Harrison. Who Was Jim Henson? Grosset & Dunlap, 2010.

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What Happened on the Amistad? Oct 17, 2022

What Happened on the Amistad? Join us today as we learn about what took place after a group of Africans were taken from there home to be sold as slaves in Cuba.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/amistad-how-it-began.htm

https://www.nps.gov/articles/amistad-legal-battle.htm

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Beautiful Barbados Oct 14, 2022

Beautiful Barbados Join us today as we learn about the tropical island of Barbados.

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Orr, Tamra. Barbados. Mason Crest Publishers, 2004.

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All About Cockroaches Oct 13, 2022

All About Cockroaches Join us today as we learn about these pesky insects.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/cockroach-insect

https://www.domyown.com/all-about-roaches-c-2_640.html

https://thebigzoo.com/animals/madagascar-hissing-cockroach/

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How Is Silk Made? Oct 12, 2022

How Is Silk Made? Join us today as we learn about the process of making beautiful silk cloth.

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Llewellyn, Claire. Silk. Franklin Watts, 2002.

Sobol, Richard. The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves. Candlewick Press, 2012.

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Who Was William Jennings Bryan? Oct 11, 2022

Who Was William Jennings Bryan? Join us today as we learn about an important man who never became President.

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https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/william-jennings-bryan

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The Great Pyramid of Giza Oct 10, 2022

The Great Pyramid of Giza Join us today as we learn about the last Wonder of the Ancient World still standing--the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/giza-pyramids Pictures

https://www.britannica.com/place/Great-Pyramid-of-Giza

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Khufu

https://www.britannica.com/story/thats-a-wrap-methods-of-mummification

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccebzy8c6lE&t=96s

McNeese, Tim. The Pyramids of Giza. Lucent Books, 1997.

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Where Did the Game of Chess Come From? Oct 07, 2022

Where Did the Game of Chess Come From? Join us today as we learn about the origins of the game of chess.

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https://www.chess.com/article/view/history-of-chess

https://thechessworld.com/basic-chess-rules/rules-of-chess/

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Raccoons: Masked Bandits Oct 06, 2022

Raccoons: Masked Bandits Join us today as we learn about the crafty raccoon.

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Owen, Ruth. Raccoon Cubs. Bearport Pub., 2011.

Otfinoski, Steven. Raccoons. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2011.

Sullivan, Pat Harvey. Raccoons and Their Relatives. World Book, 2012.

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What Is Germ Theory? Oct 05, 2022

What Is Germ Theory? Join us today as we learn about the men who changed the way the world thinks about illness and disease.

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https://biologydictionary.net/germ-theory/

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The Man Who Is Famous for Selling Ketchup Oct 04, 2022

The Man Who Is Famous for Selling Ketchup Join us today as we learn about the man who founded the successful HJ Heinz Company, Henry Heinz.

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Burgan, Michael, and Stephen Marchesi. Who Was H.J. Heinz? Penguin Workshop, 2019.

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The Ancient Inca People Oct 03, 2022

The Ancient Inca People Join us today as we learn about history of the Ancient Inca people.

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https://www.history.com/topics/south-america/inca

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Inca/History

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The Island Nation of the Bahamas Sep 30, 2022

The Island Nation of the Bahamas Join us today as we learn about this tropical island nation,

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Hintz, Martin. The Bahamas, Children's Press, New York, 2013.

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All About Gorillas Sep 29, 2022

All About Gorillas Join us today as we learn about the gentle giants of the African tropical rain forests.

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https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/gorilla

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Gorilla-primate-genus

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/gorilla

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Who Were the Early Doctors? Sep 28, 2022

Who Were the Early Doctors? Join us today as we learn about some of the men who pioneered the study of medicine.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hippocratic-oath

Tiner, John Hudson. Exploring the History of Medicine: From the Ancient Physicians of Pharaoh to Genetic Engineering. Master Books, 2006.

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Who Was John D Rockefeller? Sep 27, 2022

Who Was John D Rockefeller? Join us today as we learn about America's first billionaire, John D. Rockefeller.

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https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-john-d-rockefeller

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rockefellers-john/

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What Is the Bill of Rights? Sep 26, 2022

What Is the Bill of Rights? Join us today as we learn about the first ten amendments to the United States Constituition.

Sources:

Thomas, William. What Are Citizens' Basic Rights?, Gareth Stevens Pub., Pleasantville, NY, 2008.

Lüsted Marcia Amidon. The Bill of Rights, The Child's World, Mankato, MN, 2017.

Taylor-Butler, Christine. The Bill of Rights, Children's Press, New York, 2008

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The Country of Pakistan Sep 23, 2022

The Country of Pakistan Join us today as we learn about the beautiful yet harsh country of Pakistan.

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https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/pakistan

https://www.britannica.com/place/Pakistan/The-Balochistan-plateau

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All About Giraffes Sep 22, 2022

All About Giraffes Join us today as we learn about the tallest animal on Earth--the giraffe.

https://www.giraffeworlds.com/giraffe-predators/

https://www.newinterestingfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-giraffes

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/ten-giraffe-facts/

https://www.thefactsite.com/random-giraffe-facts/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/giraffe/274561

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Where Does Coal Come From? Sep 21, 2022

Where Does Coal Come From? Join us today as we learn about the fossil fuel known as coal.

https://www.britannica.com/technology/coal-mining/Choosing-a-mining-method

https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/how-coal-works

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The Girl Who Could Run Sep 20, 2022

The Girl Who Could Run Join us today as we learn about Betty Robinson, the first woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics for Track and Field.

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Kimmel, Allison Crotzer, and Joanie Stone. Unbeatable Betty: The First Female Olympic Track & Field Gold Medalist. Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

https://olympics.com/en/athletes/elizabeth-robinson

https://www.bettyrobinson.org/legacy

https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/robinson-betty-1911-1997

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What Is the Rosetta Stone? Sep 19, 2022

What Is the Rosetta Stone? Join us today as unravel the mystery of the Rosetta Stone.

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https://www.history.com/news/what-is-the-rosetta-stone

https://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/history-of-the-rosetta-stone.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rosetta-Stone

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The History of the US Air Force Sep 16, 2022

The History of the US Air Force Join us today as we learn about how the US Air Force came to be.

Sources:

Vanderhoof, Gabrielle. Air Force. Mason Crest Publishers, 2011.

Cooper, Jason. U.S. Air Force. Rourke Pub., 2004.

Bolt, Simons Lisa M. U.S. Air Force by the Numbers. Capstone Press, 2014.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-long-air-force-basic-training

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What Is an Echinda? Sep 15, 2022

What Is an Echidna? Join us today as we learn about these fascinating egg laying mammals.

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https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/echidna

https://factanimal.com/echidna/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/echidna-monotreme

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What is an Eco Machine? Sep 14, 2022

What is an Eco Machine? Join us today as we learn about the eco machine and the man who invented it.

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Rohmer, Harriet, and Julie McLaughlin. Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet. Chronicle Books, 2009.

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Who Was Florence Nightingale? Sep 13, 2022

Who Was Florence Nightingale? Join us today as we learn about Florence Nightingale and how she changed the profession of nursing.

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https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/florence-nightingale-1

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/florence-nightingale

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The History of Basketball Sep 12, 2022

The History of Basketball Join us today as we learn about the origins of this popular sport.

Sources:

Doeden, Matt. All about Basketball. Capstone Press, 2015.

Sylvester, Kevin. Basketballogy: Supercool Facts You Never Knew. Annick Press Ltd, 2017.

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The Important Job of the Gambian Pouched Rat Sep 09, 2022

The Important Job of the Gambian Pouched Rat Join us today as we learn about the important work that the Gambian Pouched Rat is doing that helps keep many people safe.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/151006-giant-rats-landmines-cambodia-science-animals?loggedin=true

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130222-scratch-and-sniff-mine-detectors

https://www.sapiens.org/culture/land-mine-detection-rats/

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All About House Cats Sep 08, 2022

All About House Cats Join us today as we learn about the most popular house pet, the cat.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17492802

https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-house-cats-158390681/

https://bigcatrescue.org/domestic-cat-facts/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/domestic-cat

https://weirdomatic.com/10-bizarre-house-cat-facts-you-probably-dont-know-about.html

https://www.marthastewart.com/8111951/why-cats-land-on-their-feet

https://moderncat.com/articles/12-sounds-cats-make-and-what-they-mean/

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How Do Geologists Identify Rocks? Sep 07, 2022

How Do Geologists Identify Rocks? Join us today as we learn about some of the techniques geologists use to identify unknow varieties of rocks.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/mohs-hardness-scale.htm

https://www.thoughtco.com/mohs-scale-of-mineral-hardness-1441189

https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-identify-minerals-1440936

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-EASILY-Identify-Rocks-and-Minerals/

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What Was the Louisiana Purchase? Sep 05, 2022

What Was the Louisiana Purchase? Join us today as we learn about the land purchase that doubled the size of the United States--the Louisiana Purchase.

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https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/louisiana-purchase

https://www.thoughtco.com/louisiana-purchase-1435017

https://www.britannica.com/event/Louisiana-Purchase

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Canada Sep 02, 2022

Canada Join us today as we learn about the country that lies north of the United States--Canada.

Sources:

Auch, Alison. Welcome to Canada. Compass Point Books, 2003.

Williams, Brian. Canada: Canada. National Geographic Society, 2007.

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-largest-and-smallest-canadian-provinces-territories-by-area.html

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What Is a Tuatara? Sep 01, 2022

What Is a Tuatara? Join us today as we learn about the fascinating creature that is similar to a lizard, but is not--the Tuatara.

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https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/tuatara

https://www.forestwildlife.org/tuatara/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/tuatara

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The Lady Who Brought Solar Power to the Hopi Reservation Aug 31, 2022

The Lady Who Brought Solar Power to the Hopi Reservation Join us today as we learn about Debby Tewa and how she brought solar power to the Hopi Nation.

Sources:

https://grcahistory.org/sites/beyond-park-boundaries/hopi-reservation/

https://www.shermanindian.org/home/

Rohmer, Harriet, and Julie McLaughlin. Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet. Chronicle Books, 2009.

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Who Was Andrew Carnegie? Aug 30, 2022

Who Was Andrew Carnegie? Join us today as we learn about the man who made millions of dollars and then gave it away.

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https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/andrew-carnegie

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Carnegie

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The History of Television Aug 29, 2022

The History of Television Join us today as we learn about how television has changed since its invention.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/the-invention-of-television-1992531

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The Winchester Mystery House Aug 26, 2022

The Winchester Mystery House Join us today as we learn about Sarah Winchester and her very mysterious house.

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https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/winchester-mystery-house

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The Key Deer Aug 25, 2022

The Key Deer Join us today as we learn about these diminutive deer that make their home in the Florida Keys.

Sources:

https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/key-west-national-key-deer-refuge-in-pine-key/

https://www.deerworlds.com/key-deer/

https://www.florida-keys-vacation.com/Key-Deer.html

https://www.britannica.com/place/Florida-Keys

https://saveourkeydeer.org/key-deer-facts/

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-key-deer

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What Exactly Is Concrete? Aug 24, 2022

What Exactly Is Concrete? Join us today as we learn about the not-so-modern building material--concrete.

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https://www.concrete.org/topicsinconcrete/topicdetail/history%20of%20concrete?search=history%20of%20concrete

https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete-history/

https://www.nachi.org/history-of-concrete.htm

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Who Was Samuel Morse? Aug 23, 2022

Who Was Samuel Morse? Join us today as we learn about the man who invented the first instant messages--Samuel Morse.

Sources:

Maurer, Tracy Nelson, and Ramón Primo. Samuel Morse, That's Who! Henry Holt and Company, 2019.

Tech Tron. Samuel Morse Invented the Telegraph. Speedy Publishing, LLC, 2020.

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All About Niagara Falls Aug 22, 2022

All About Niagara Falls Join us today as we learn about the natural wonder of Niagra Falls.

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https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/planning-tools/about-niagara-falls/history/

https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/niagara-falls

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What Are the Dry Tortugas? Aug 19, 2022

What Are the Dry Tortugas? Join us today as we learn about the natural wonder that is the Dry Tortugas.

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https://www.drytortugas.com/florida-keys-birding/

https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/historyculture/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/historyculture/fort-jefferson.htm

https://www.drytortugas.com/florida-keys-birding/

https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/florida-keys-the-keys-dry-tortugas-national-park

https://www.drytortugas.com/

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Antelope Aug 18, 2022

Antelope Join us today as we learn about the habits and characteristics of the antelope.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/animal/antelope-mammal

https://animals.net/antelope/

https://outforia.com/types-of-antelope/

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Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Aug 17, 2022

Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Join us today as we discover why the moon changes its shape each night.

Sources:

Scott, Elaine. Our Moon: New Discoveries about Earth's Closest Companion, Clarion Books, New York, 2015.

Beaton, Kathryn. Tell Me Why the Moon Changes Shape. Cherry Lake Publishing, 2015.

Crelin, Bob, and Leslie Evans. Faces of the Moon. Charlesbridge, 2009.

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Who Was John Tyler? Aug 16, 2022

Who Was John Tyler? Join us today as we learn about the Vice President who had to be the first one to take over the office of President--John Tyler.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/john-tyler/

https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-tyler

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/11/29/president-john-tyler-grandson-harrison/

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Ancient Greece Aug 15, 2022

Ancient Greece Join us today as we learn about the customs and culture of Ancient Greece

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https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/about-greece/government-and-politics/

Bailey, Linda, and Bill Slavin. Adventures in Ancient Greece. Kids Can Press, 2002.

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What Is a Billion? Aug 12, 2022

What Is a Billion? Join us today as we learn about a BIG number--a billion!

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https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/articles/finance/how-big-is-a-billion.php

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All About Dolphins Aug 11, 2022

All About Dolphins Join us today as we learn about the ocean-dwelling mammals.

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Pringle, Laurence, and Meryl Henderson. Dolphins!: Strange and Wonderful. Boyds Mills Press, an Imprint of Highlights, 2019.

https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/how-many-species-of-dolphins-are-there/

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What Are Invasive Species? Aug 10, 2022

What Are Invasive Species? Join us today as we learn about how one species moves from its natural habitat to another and becomes an invasive species.

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https://wildlifeinformer.com/examples-of-invasive-species/

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/how-european-rabbits-took-over-austra

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The First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Aug 09, 2022

The First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Join us today as we learn about Bobbi Gibb and her historic race at the Boston Marathon.

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Poletti, Frances, et al. The Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb, the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon. Compendium, Inc., 2017.

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What Is Feudalism? Aug 08, 2022

What Is Feudalism? Join us today as we learn about the land based economy known as feudalism.

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https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-feudalism.html

https://www.worldhistory.org/Feudalism/

https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval-england/the-lifestyle-of-medieval-peasants/

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Canada Aug 05, 2022

Canada Join us today as we learn more about our neighbors to the north.

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Auch, Alison. Welcome to Canada. Compass Point Books, 2003.

Williams, Brian. Canada: Canada. National Geographic Society, 2007.

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-largest-and-smallest-canadian-provinces-territories-by-area.html

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The Philippines Aug 05, 2022

The Philippines. Join us today as we learn about the island nation of The Philippines.

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https://seasonsyear.com/Philippines

Gray, Shirley W. The Philippines. Children's Press, 2003.

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Ducks Aug 04, 2022

Ducks. Join us today as we learn about the smallest waterfowl bird.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/duck

https://animalcorner.org/animals/ducks/

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The Girl Who Used Science to Clean a River Aug 03, 2022

The Girl Who Used Science to Clean a River Join us today as we learn about Kelydra Welcker, a young girl who saw her river was polluted and did something about it.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkersburg,_West_Virginia

https://patents.justia.com/inventor/kelydra-welcker

https://inhabitat.com/8-inspiring-green-kids-and-their-eco-innovations/

Rohmer, Harriet, and Julie McLaughlin. Heroes of the Environment: True Stories of People Who Are Helping to Protect Our Planet. Chronicle Books, 2009.

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Who Was Richard the Lionhearted? Aug 02, 2022

Who Was Richard the Lionhearted? Join us today as we learn about the brave King of England.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/richard-the-lionheart-1789371

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-I-king-of-England/Imprisonment

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How Was Aspirin Invented? Aug 01, 2022

How Was Aspirin Invented? Join us today as we learn about the invention and uses of aspirin.

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https://www.kidpid.com/how-aspirin-was-discovered/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/bjh.14520

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What Are the Canterbury Tales? Jul 29, 2022

What Are the Canterbury Tales? Join us today as we learn about Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Geoffrey-Chaucer/Last-years-and-The-Canterbury-Tales

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All About Ants Jul 28, 2022

All About Ants Join us today as we learn about this insect that is interesting but not a good guest at a picnic.

Sources:

Beckett-Bowman, Lucy, et al. Ants. EDS Publication/Usborne, 2016.

Stewart, Melissa, and Nancy Wu. Ants. Findaway World, LLC, 2019.

KIDS, BOLD. Ants Insects Children's Book with Facts and Pictures. BOLD KIDS, 2022.

Statts, Leo. Insects. Launch!, 2019.

https://misfitanimals.com/ants/ant-pheromones/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/leafcutter-ant

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Who Invented Velcro? Jul 27, 2022

Who Invented Velcro? Join us today as we learn about a curious man who made an amazing product after he took his dog for a walk.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/the-invention-of-velcro-4066111

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Who Is David Beckham? Jul 26, 2022

Who Is David Beckham? Join us today as we learn about one of the greatest soccer players of our time, David Beckham.

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Labrecque, Ellen, and John Hinderliter. Who Is David Beckham? Penguin Workshop, 2020.

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What Is Seward's Folly? Jul 25, 2022

What Is Seward's Folly? Join us today as we learn about something that looked to some a mistake, but turned out to be a great idea.

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https://www.american-historama.org/1866-1881-reconstruction-era/sewards-folly

https://historyincharts.com/sewards-folly-the-history-of-the-alaska-purchase/

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Jury Duty Jul 22, 2022

Jury Duty Join us today as we learn about what it means to serve on a jury.

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Capua, Sarah De. Serving on a Jury, Children's Press, New York, 2013.

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Seahorses Jul 21, 2022

Seahorses Join us today as we learn about the unique seahorse.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/seahorses?loggedin=true

https://www.britannica.com/animal/sea-horse

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What Does a Veterinarian Do? Jul 20, 2022

What Does a Verernaiarain Do? Join us today as we learn how to become a veterinarian and what a vet does.

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Minden, Cecilia. Veterinarians, Child's World, Chanhassen, MN, 2006.

Englart, Mindi Rose, and Melanie Stengel. How Do I Become a .? Veterinarian, Blackbirch Press, San Diego, CA, 2003.

Macken, JoAnn Early. Veterinarians. Gareth Stevens Pub., 2011.

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Who Was Henry XIII? Jul 19, 2022

Who Was Henry XIII? Join us today as we learn about a man who was not supposed to be a king but was.

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https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/henry-viii

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VIII-king-of-England/Legacy

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What Was the French Revolution? Jul 18, 2022

What Was the French Revolution? Join us today as we learn about the events that led up to and during the French Revolution.

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https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/causes_of_the_french_revolution.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/estates_general.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/directory.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/reign_of_terror.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/french_revolution/storming_of_the_bastille.php

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Mail Order Catalogs Jul 15, 2022

Mail Order Catalogs Join us today as we learn about the very first mail order catalogs.

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https://familytreemagazine.com/us/new-jersey/history-matters-mail-order-catalogues/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Montgomery-Ward

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Dairy Cows Jul 14, 2022

Dairy Cows Join us today as we learn about dairy cows.

Sources:

Miller, Sara Swan. Cows, Children's Press, New York, 2000.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/258841/easy-ice-cream-in-a-bag/ To make your own ice cream

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All About Rice Jul 13, 2022

All About Rice Join us today as we learn about the importance of rice.

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https://www.haveariceday.com/all-about-rice/rice-history

https://www.foodreference.com/html/art-rice-history.html

https://www.britannica.com/plant/rice

https://www.weknowrice.com/blog/articles/what-are-the-different-types-of-rice/

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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? Jul 12, 2022

Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? Join us today as we learn about one of the most notable United States First Ladies--Eleanor Roosevelt.

Sources:

Pastan, Amy. “Pp 46-47.” First Ladies, DK Pub., London, 2017.

Kramer, Sydelle. “Pp 89-92.” The Look-It-up Book of First Ladies, Random House, New York, 2001.

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Who Were the Medici Family? Jul 11, 2022

Who Were the Medici Family? Join us today as we learn about an Italian family that helped prosper the arts during the Renaissance--the Medici Family.

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https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/medici-family

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Medici-family/The-grand-dukes-of-Tuscany

https://www.florenceinferno.com/the-medici-family/

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Ethiopia Jul 08, 2022

Ethiopia Join us today as we learn about the beautiful and diverse country of Ethiopia.

Sources:

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-danakil-depression-4154294

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55295650

HEINRICHS, ANN. Ethiopia, CHILDREN'S, 2004.

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All About Walruses Jul 07, 2022

All About Walrus Join us today as we learn all about the two ton walrus.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/walrus?loggedin=true

https://www.britannica.com/animal/walrus

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All About Dentistry Jul 06, 2022

All About Dentistry Join us today as we learn about the history of dentistry.

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https://www.adea.org/GoDental/Health_Professions_Advisors/History_of_Dentistry.aspx

https://www.ncesc.com/dentist-job-description/

https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/dental-history

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How Were Post-It Notes Invented? Jul 05, 2022

How Were Post-It Notes Invented? Join us today as we learn how one man's mistake turned into a popular office product.

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https://www.post-it.com/3M/en_US/post-it/contact-us/about-us/

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-post-it-note-1992326

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The History of Ice Hockey Jul 04, 2022

The History of Ice Hockey Join us today as we learn about the history of the fast-paced game of ice hockey.

Sources

Sabino, David. Game Day: Slap Shot. Simon Spotlight, 2019.

Page, Sam, and Andrew Roberts. Hockey: Then to Wow! Liberty Street, an Imprint of Time Inc. Books, 2017.

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Death Valley Jul 01, 2022

Death Valley. Join us today as we learn about the hottest place in the world.

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https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/parks/death-valley-national-park/park-history-death-valley-national-park

https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/scottys-castle/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Death-Valley/Plant-and-animal-life

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Sea Lions Jun 30, 2022

Sea Lions Join us today as learn about the super smart sea lion.

Sources

Fetty, M., 2007. Sea lions. New York, N.Y.: Bearport Pub.

Metz, L., 2012. Discovering sea lions. New York: PowerKids Press.

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Lighthouses Jun 29, 2022

Lighthouses Join us today as we learn about the history and purpose of the lighthouse.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/lighthouse/400128

https://sciencestruck.com/what-are-lighthouses

https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/historyculture/fresnellens.htm

https://www.touropia.com/famous-lighthouses-in-the-world/

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First Kids Jun 28, 2022

First Kids Join us today as we learn about some of the other residents of the White House--the kids!

Sources:
McCullough, Noah. First Kids: The True Stories of All the President's Children, Scholastic, New York, 2008.

https://www.mic.com/articles/49037/5-u-s-presidents-who-were-never-fathers

https://people.com/politics/what-its-really-like-being-the-child-of-a-president/

https://clintonwhitehouse4.archives.gov/WH/kids/html/children.html

https://www.romper.com/p/which-kids-have-lived-in-the-white-house-there-have-been-many-13825

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The History of Crossword Puzzles Jun 27, 2022

The History of Crossword Puzzles Join us today as we learn about the origins of those super fun newspaper puzzles.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/crossword-puzzle

https://blog.pencils.com/a-brief-history-of-crossword-puzzles/

https://crosswordtracker.com/puzzle-history/

https://crosswordresources.com/#:~:text=Crossword%20puzzles

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The History of Legos Jun 24, 2022

The History of Legos Join us today as we learn about how the popular Lego bricks came to be.

Sources:

Hirschmann, Kris. Lego Toys. Norwood House Press, 2009.

O'Connor, Jim, and Ted Hammond. What Is Lego? Penguin Workshop, 2020.

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State Birds Jun 23, 2022

State Birds Join us today as we learn about some of the more interesting state birds.

Sources:

Talbott, Hudson. United Tweets of America. New York, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008.

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Why Do I Sneeze? Jun 22, 2022

Why Do I Sneeze? Join us today as we learn about involuntary reflexes like sneezing and yawning.

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https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Your-Nervous-System-e15ffs9

Sources:

Berger, Melvin, et al. Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn. HarperCollins Publishers, 2000.

https://www.kidpid.com/why-do-we-get-goosebumps/

https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-sneeze#takeaway

https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hiccup.html

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Who Was Sam Adams? Jun 21, 2022

Who Was Sam Adams? Join us today as we learn about a Founding Father who was willing to be a pain in the neck to get people's attention, Sam Adams.

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/political-figure/samuel-adams

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/samuel-adams

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Adams

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The Battle of Midway Jun 20, 2022

The Battle of Midway Join us today as we learn about the turning point of the Pacific front in World War II, the Battle of Midway.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Midway

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/topics/battle-of-midway

https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway

https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_midway.php

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Belugas Jun 17, 2022

Belugas Join us today as we learn about the smallest whale, the beluga.

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https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/beluga

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/beluga-whale/?loggedin=true

https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/species-guide/beluga-whale/

https://oceaninfo.com/animals/beluga-whale/

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Artic Foxes Jun 16, 2022

Artic Foxes. Join us today as we learn about the masters of camouflage.

Sources

Matthews, D., Guravich, D. and Ovsyanikov, N., 1995. Arctic foxes. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Owen, R., 2011. Arctic fox pups. New York, N.Y.: Bearport Pub.

Person, S., 2009. Arctic fox. New York, N.Y.: Bearport Pub.

Pfeffer, W. and Huff, M., n.d. The arctic fox's journey.

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The History of the Camera Jun 15, 2022

The History of the Camera Join us today as we learn about how the modern-day camera came to be.

Sources:

https://lensbaby.com/blogs/creative-photography/camera-obscura-explained

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/brief-history-of-photography-2688527

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Who Was Juliette Gordon Low? Jun 14, 2022

Who Was Juliette Gordon Low? Join us today as we learn about the woman who started the Girl Scouts.

Sources:

Kent, Deborah. Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts of America, Child's World, Chanhassen, MN, 2004.

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The History of Dictionaries Jun 13, 2022

The History of Dictionaries. Join us today as we learn all about the fascinating history of dictionaries.

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/facts/dictionary

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Merriam-Webster-dictionary

https://noahwebsterhouse.org/noahwebsterhistory/

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Ireland: The Emerald Isle Jun 10, 2022

Ireland: The Emerald Isle Join us today as we learn a bit about the country of Ireland.

Sources:

January, Brendan. Ireland. Children's Press, 1999.

Harvey, Miles. Look What Came from Ireland. Franklin Watts, 2002.

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All About Penguins Jun 09, 2022

All About Penguins Join us today as we learn about the black and white bird--the penguin.

Sources:

https://onekindplanet.org/animal/penguin/

https://www.livescience.com/27434-penguin-facts.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/penguins-1?loggedin=true

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Why Are Some People Allergic to Food? Jun 08, 2022

Why Are Some People Allergic to Food? Join us today as we learn about what happens to someone who eats a food they are allergic to.

Sources:

Marsico, Katie. Tell Me Why I Can't Eat Peanuts. Cherry Lake Pub., 2015.

Powell, Jillian. Feeling Sick?: Allergies. Chertree Books, 2007.

Hicks, Terry Allan. Allergies. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2006.

Silverstein, Alvin, et al. Allergies. Franklin Watts, 1999.

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Who Was Roger Williams? Jun 07, 2022

Who Was Roger Williams? Join us today as we learn about Roger Williams, a man who believed that church and state should be separate.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/reformation/roger-williams

https://rogerwilliams.org/biography.htm

https://www.biography.com/scholar/roger-williams

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Hot Dogs Jun 06, 2022

Hot Dogs Join us today as we learn how the hot dog was invented.

Sources:

Sylver, Adrienne, and Elwood H. Smith. Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog. Puffin Books, 2015.

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Flags of the World Jun 03, 2022

Flags of the World. Join us today as we learn about different flags from all over the world and their meanings.

Sources

https://learnertrip.com/flags/flags-colors-meaning/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/flag-colors.html

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-story-behind-the-mexican-flag/

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Australian Fur Seals Jun 02, 2022

Australian Fur Seals. Join us today as we learn all about Austrailian fur seals.

Sources

https://kids.kiddle.co/Fur_seal

https://animalia.bio/australian-fur-seal

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/australian-fur-seal/

Hengel, Katherine. It's a Baby Australian Fur Seal! ABDO, 2010.

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The History of Coffee Jun 01, 2022

The History of Coffee Join us today as we learn about the history of the second most popular drink in the world--coffee.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/plant/Coffea

https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-coffee/

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How Was the Helicopter Invented? May 31, 2022

How Was the Helicopter Invented? Join us today as we learn about how helicopters were invented and who did it.

Sources

https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/helicopter8.htm

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-a-helicopter-58.html

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Memorial Day May 30, 2022

Memorial Day Today is Memorial Day but where did the idea come from and what are we celebrating? Join us today to find out.

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https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields --Poem

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history

https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-memorial-day

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What is the Triple Crown? May 27, 2022

What is the Triple Crown? Join us today as we learn about horse racing and the Triple Crown series.

Sources

https://kids.kiddle.co/Triple_Crown_of_Thoroughbred_Racing

http://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/sports/triplecrown-horseracing.htm

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/horse-racing/news/kentucky-derby-2022-payout-prize-money-winner

https://flowerpowerdaily.com/why-the-kentucky-derby-is-called-the-run-for-the-roses-and-other-fun-facts/

https://fansided.com/2022/05/07/kentucky-derby-hats-mint-julep-churchill-downs-traditions-explained/

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/visit/what-to-wear

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kentucky-derby-2022-where-to-watch-in-chicago-what-to-know-about-the-race/2826794/

https://www.boydsbets.com/belmont-stakes-facts/

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/belmont-stakes-2021-payout-prize-money

https://www.mypreaknessbets.com/history

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/preakness-stakes-payout-prize-money-winner-2021

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Jellyfish May 26, 2022

Jellyfish. Join us today as we learn all about jellyfish!

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https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/jellyfish-facts/

https://oceanscubadive.com/types-of-jellyfish/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Portuguese-man-of-war

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The History of Soda May 25, 2022

The History of Soda. Join us today as we learn all about how soda is made.

Sources

Charles, Oz. How Does Soda Get into the Bottle?, Silver Burdett Press, Morristown, NJ, 1993.

https://www.factretriever.com/soda-facts

https://www.britannica.com/topic/soft-drink

https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/soda-production-united-states

https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-we-use-different-words-for-the-same-things

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Who Was Wangari Muta Maathai? May 24, 2022

Who Was Wangari Muta Maathai? Join us today as we learn about Wangari Maathai, a woman who planted trees.

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https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2004/maathai/biographical/

https://wangarimaathai.org/wangaris-story/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wangari-Maathai

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The History of Bubble Gum May 23, 2022

The history of bubble gum. Join us as we learn all about how bubble gum was invented.

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http://www.chewinggumfacts.com/chewing-gum-history/first-chewing-gum-natural-chewing-gums/

http://www.chewinggumfacts.com/chewing-gum-history/first-chewing-gum-natural-chewing-gums

McCarthy, Meghan. Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum, CNIB, Toronto, 2010.

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What Is the Gold Standard? May 20, 2022

What Is the Gold Standard? Join us today as we learn about the meaning and history of the Gold Standard in our currency.

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https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/economics/gold-standard/

https://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Gold_standard

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/gold/274588

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What Was a Mastodon? May 19, 2022

What Was A Mastodon? Join us today as we learn about the mastodon, a large creature that is now extinct.

Sources:

https://www.wheaton.edu/community/perry-mastodon/discovery/-- Perry the Mastodon

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/mammoth-and-mastodon/275651

https://www.livescience.com/56708-mastodon-facts.html

https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-mastodons-1093330

https://kids.kiddle.co/Mastodon

https://www.sdnhm.org/exhibitions/fossil-mysteries/fossil-field-guide-a-z/mastodon

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Who is Sonia Sotomayor? May 17, 2022

Who is Sonia Sotomayor? Join us today as we learn about the first Latina on the Supreme Court.

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https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/three-branches-of-government

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/symptoms-causes

Anderson, AnnMarie, and Gerald Kelley. Sonia Sotomayor. Scholastic Inc., 2014.

Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? Paw Prints, 2017.

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What is the Hearst Castle? May 16, 2022

What Is the Hearst Castle? Join us today as we learn about William Randolph Hearst and how he became the owner of his very own castle.

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https://hearstcastle.org/history-behind-hearst-castle/art/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/citizen-hearst-castle-san-simeon/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Randolph-Hearst

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The Great Chicago Fire May 13, 2022

The Great Chicago Fire Join us today as we learn about one of the largest fires in the history of the United States.

Sources:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial%20law

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Chicago-fire-of-1871/609268

https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/great_chicago_fire.php

https://kids.kiddle.co/Great_Chicago_Fire

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-great-chicago-fire-of-1871-1774058

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What Is an Albatross? May 12, 2022

What Is an Albatross? Join us today as we learn about the albatross, the bird that has a very large wing span.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/albatrosses?loggedin=true

https://www.livescience.com/albatross.html

https://www.britannica.com/animal/albatross

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What Is an Engineer? May 11, 2022

What Is an Engineer? Join us today as we learn about different jobs an engineer can have.

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https://www.mtu.edu/mechanical/engineering/

https://www.teachengineering.org/PDF/TypesOfEngineering/Aerospace_InfoFlyer.pdf

https://www.teachengineering.org/PDF/TypesOfEngineering/Biomedical_InfoFlyer.pdf

https://www.teachengineering.org/PDF/TypesOfEngineering/Civil_InfoFlyer.pdf

https://www.teachengineering.org/PDF/TypesOfEngineering/Mechanical_InfoFlyer.pdf

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Who Was Mark Twain? May 10, 2022

Who Was Mark Twain? Join us today as we learn about Mark Twain, one of America's most famous writers.

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https://marktwainhouse.org/about/mark-twain/biography/

https://www.biography.com/writer/mark-twain

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Pets in the White House May 09, 2022

Pets in the White House Join us today as we learn about the pets that have joined the First Family as they lived in the White House.

Sources:

https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/pets/millie/

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/02/politics/white-house-pets/

Flynn, Sarah Wassner. 1000 Facts about the White House. National Geographic, 2017.

Kennedy, Marge M. Pets at the White House. Children's Press, 2009.

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What are Zip Codes? May 06, 2022

What Are Zip Codes? Join us today as we crack the code of ZIP codes.

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https://www.womansday.com/life/a51100/the-history-and-meaning-of-zip-codes/

https://tedium.co/2017/10/31/telephone-area-codes-history/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/02/our-numbered-days-the-evolution-of-the-area-code/283803/

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Chimpanzees May 05, 2022

Chimpanzees Join us today as we learn about the fascinating habits of the chimpanzee.

Sources:

Riggs, Kate. Chimpanzees. Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks, 2016.

Spilsbury, Richard, and Louise Spilsbury. A TROOP OF CHIMPANZEES. Heinemann Library, 2003.

Kalman, Bobbie, and Hadley Dyer. Endangered Chimpanzees. Crabtree Pub. Co., 2005.

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What Is Solar Power? May 04, 2022

What Is Solar Power? Join us today as we learn how to convert the sun's energy into electricity.

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https://rayahsolar.com/blog/solar101/solar-for-kids/

https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/solar-cell.htm

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Who Was Mozart? May 03, 2022

Who Was Mozart? Join us today as we learn about the gifted and young musical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart/353500

https://kids.kiddle.co/Wolfgang_Amadeus_Mozart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x1KEphfpDE&t=19s Piano Concerto No 11 in F Major

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fugue

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart_family

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Constantinople May 02, 2022

Constantinople Join us today as we learn about the city of Istanbul that was Contantiople...and before that it was Byzantium.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/middle-east/constantinople

https://www.thoughtco.com/istanbul-was-once-constantinople-1435547

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Poetry Apr 29, 2022

Poetry Join us today as we learn about some common forms of poetry in honor of National Poetry Month

Sources:

https://kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm An example of a haiku

https://www.rd.com/list/limericks-for-kids/ Limericks for kids

https://www.tckpublishing.com/types-of-poems/

https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-poetic-devices

https://www.reference.com/world-view/five-characteristics-epic-b0cf1543a1456938

https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms/sonnet

https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms/free-verse

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All About Zebras Apr 28, 2022

All About Zebras Join us today as we learn about the zebra and why they have stripes

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https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/zebra-facts/

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/zebra

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Your Unique Fingerprints Apr 27, 2022

Your Unique Fingerprints Join us today as we learn about the fingerprints that only you have.

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https://science.howstuffworks.com/fingerprinting4.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/fingerprint

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Who Was Charles Babbage? Apr 26, 2022

Who Was Charles Babbage? Join us today as we learn about the man who thought up the very first computer.

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https://cse.umn.edu/cbi/who-was-charles-babbage

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Babbage

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Royal-Society

https://www.academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Analytical_Society

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/difference-engine-2

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Bobbie the Wonder Dog Apr 25, 2022

Bobbie the Wonder Dog Join us today as we learn about a dog that loved his family very much, Bobbie the Wonder Dog.

Sources:

file:///C:/Users/lisaf/Downloads/bobbie_the_wonder_dog.pdf

Lykosh, Amy. “The Dog.” Heros and Happenings Volume 2, Avyx, Inc, 2020, pp. 68-71.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/7528

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World Languages Apr 22, 2022

World Languages Join us today as we learn about languages all over the world.

Sources:

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-languages-are-there-in-the-world.html

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/language-families-with-the-highest-number-of-speakers.html

https://www.linguisticsociety.org/resource/faq-how-did-language-begin

https://www.linguisticsociety.org/content/how-many-languages-are-there-world

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Green Sea Turtles Apr 21, 2022

Green Sea Turtles Join us today as we learn about the life cycle of the Green Sea Turtle

Sources:

Molnar, Michael. Green Sea Turtles, A+, Mankato, MN, USA : 2012.

Noonan, Diana. The Green Turtle. Chelsea Clubhouse, 2003.

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Who Was King Tut? Apr 20, 2022

Who Was King Tut? Join us today as we learn about the most famous Egyptian Pharaoh, King Tut.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tutankhamun

https://www.thoughtco.com/tomb-of-king-tut-discovered-1779242

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Who Was Jane Addams? Apr 19, 2022

Who Was Jane Addams? Join us today as we learn about Jane Addams, the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Sources:

Kramer, Barbara. “Chapter 1.” Trailblazing American Women: First in Their Fields, Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2000.

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/jane-addams

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1931/addams/biographical/

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What Was Alcatraz? Apr 18, 2022

What Was Alcatraz? Join us today as we learn about the tiny island located in the San Fransico Bay called Alcatraz.

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/alca/learn/historyculture/stories.htm

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape

https://www.history.com/topics/crime/alcatraz

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France Apr 15, 2022

France Join us today as we learn some interesting facts about the country of France.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Seine-River

https://www.britannica.com/place/Loire-River

https://www.britannica.com/sports/Tour-de-France

Tidmarsh, Celia. France. Sea-to-Sea Publications, 2009.

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What Is an Ocelot? Apr 14, 2022

What Is an Ocelot? Join us today as we learn the beautiful and wild cats, the ocelot.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/animal/ocelot

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/ocelot

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/ocelot?loggedin=true

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The Skeletal System Apr 13, 2022

The Skeletal System

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/skeleton/277080

https://www.ducksters.com/science/bones.php

Manolis, Kay. Skeletal System. Bellwether Media, 2009.

Ziefert, Harriet, and Amanda Haley. You Can't See Your Bones with Binoculars: A Guide to Your 206 Bones. Blue Apple Books, 2006.

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All About Pirates Apr 12, 2022

All About Pirates Join us today as we learn about the history of pirates and some of the most famous ones.

Sources:

http://www.famous-pirates.com/pirates-history/history-of-pirates/

https://historylists.org/people/list-of-10-most-famous-pirates-in-world-history.html

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The Hoover Dam Apr 11, 2022

The Hoover Dam Join us today as we learn about one of the largest dams in the world, The Hoover Dam.

Sources:

Zuehlke, Jeffrey. The Hoover Dam. Lerner Publications Co., 2010.

Murray, Julie. Hoover Dam. Abdo Pub., 2005.

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Who Were the Mayans? Apr 08, 2022

Who Were the Mayans? Join us today as we learn about the Mayans, an ancient people group who lived in South America.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/maya

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maya-people

https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2009/06oct_maya/

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What Are Chameleons? Apr 07, 2022

What Are Chameleons? Join us today as we learn about these color-changing reptiles.

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/chameleon

https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/chameleon.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/tiny-chameleon-smallest-reptile-discovered-madagascar?loggedin=true

Hirsch, Rebecca E. Panther Chameleons: Color-Changing Reptiles. Lerner Publications, 2016.

Schmidt, W., et al. Chameleons Care & Breeding. Chelsea House Publishers, 1999.

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How To Plant a Container Garden Apr 06, 2022

How To Plant a Container Garden

Sources: Join us today as we learn how to plant a container garden.

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/container/basics/how-to-plant-a-container-garden

https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/container-gardening

https://naturallivingskills.com/container-vegetable-gardening-for-beginners/

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Who Was Alfred Nobel? Apr 05, 2022

Who Was Alfred Nobel? Join us today as we learn about Alfred Nobel and his amazing Nobel Prize.

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https://www.nobelprize.org/alfred-nobel/

https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/alfred-nobel

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/lists/all-nobel-laureates-in-physiology-or-medicine/

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Who Is Sandra Day O'Connor? Apr 04, 2022

Who Is Sandra Day O'Connor? Join us today as we learn about the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Sandra-Day-OConnor/276160

“Sandra Day O'Connor: US Supreme Court Justice.” Trailblazing American Women: First in Their Fields, by Barbara Kramer, Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2000.

McElroy, Lisa Tucker. Sandra Day O'Connor: Supreme Court Justice. Millbrook Press, 2003.

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The History of Fireworks Apr 01, 2022

The History of Fireworks Join us today as we learn about the discovery of fireworks and how they are made.

Sources:

Rau, Dana Meachen. Fireworks. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2011.

Cobb, Vicki, and Michael Gold. Fireworks. Lerner, 2006.

From Rock to Fireworks. Children's Press, 1998.

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Who Is Kamala Harris? Mar 31, 2022

Who Is Kamala Harris? Join us today as we learn about Kamala Harris, the current Vice-President of the United States of America.

Sources:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kamala-Harris

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/kamala-harris

https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/douglas-emhoff/

https://ge.usembassy.gov/what-do-u-s-vice-presidents-do/

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The Human Brain Mar 30, 2022

The Human Brain Join us today as we learn about the most complex organ in the human body--the brain.

Sources:

Seluk, Nick. The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal. Orchard Books, an Imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2019.

It's All in Your Head: A Guide to Your Brilliant Brain. Maple Leaf Press, 2005.

Hoffman, Mary, and Ros Asquith. The Great Big Brain Book. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.

McAnulty, Stacy, and Matthew Rivera. Brains!: Not Just a Zombie Snack. Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2021.

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What Are Manta Rays? Mar 29, 2022

What Are Manta Rays? Join us today as we learn about the manta ray.

Sources:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/giant-manta-ray

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/manta-ray?loggedin=true

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The White House Mar 28, 2022

The White House Join us today as we learn about the history of the most famous house in the United States--the White House.

Sources:

The Story of the White House, by Marge M. Kennedy, Children's Press, New York, 2009.

https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/white-house

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-grounds/the-white-house/

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What Is the Library of Congress? Mar 25, 2022

What Is the Library of Congress? Join us today as we learn about the largest library in the whole world.

Sources:

https://washington.org/visit-dc/library-of-congress-washington-dc

https://www.history.com/topics/united-states-constitution/library-of-congress

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Camels Mar 24, 2022

Camels Join us today as we learn about these desert animals that are famous for their humps.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/arabian-camel?loggedin=true

https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/dromedary-camel/

https://animalia.bio/dromedary-camel

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/camel/273469

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The Metric System Mar 23, 2022

Today we are learning about the metric system.

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https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/metric_system.html#:~:text=Units%2C%20Definitions%20and%20History%201%20The%20Metric%20System,metric%20system%27%20%28SI%29%20...%205%20Spelling%20variations%20

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-doesnt-the-us-use-the-metric-system

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Who Was Hedy Lamarr? Mar 22, 2022

Who Was Hedy Lamarr? Join us today as we learn about Hedy Lamarr--actress by day and inventor by night.

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https://www.biography.com/actor/hedy-lamarr

https://hedylamarr.com/about/biography/

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/hedy-lamarr

Wallmark, Laurie, and Katy Wu. Hedy Lamarr's Double Life. Sterling Children's Books, 2019.

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What Is Juneteenth? Mar 21, 2022

What Is Juneteenth? Join us today as we learn about the newest federal holiday in the United States, Juneteenth.

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https://www.juneteenth.com/history/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57515192

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-slavery-idUSL1561464920070322

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Who Are the Aboriginal People? Mar 18, 2022

Who Are the Aboriginal People? Join us today as we learn about the original inhabitants of Australia.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Australian-Aboriginal-peoples/272686

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/aboriginal-arts-and-culture/

https://australianhistory.org/european-exploration/

https://www.britannica.com/art/didjeridu

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Wombats Mar 17, 2022

Wombats Join us today as we learn about the habitat and characteristics of the roly-poly wombat.

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https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/facts-about-wombats/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/common-wombat?loggedin=true

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/wombat

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Why Do Rainbows Appear? Mar 16, 2022

Why Do Rainbows Appear? Join us today as we learn about the colorful arches that form in the sky after a rainstorm.

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https://sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/weather/rainbows.html

https://www.baabeetv.com/blog/rainbow-facts-for-kids

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/66553-longest-lasting-rainbow

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/rainbow/276640

https://personal.math.ubc.ca/~cass/courses/m309-03a/m309-projects/ryomoto/project.html

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The Women's Suffrage Movement Mar 14, 2022

The Women's Suffrage Movement Join us today as we learn about the events that led up to women getting the right to vote in the United States.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/woman-suffrage/The-United-States

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/alice-paul

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/womens-suffrage/601308

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The History of Monopoly Mar 11, 2022

The History of Monopoly Join us today as we learn about the history of the popular game Monopoly.

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https://monopolycity.com/ac_monopoly_history.html

https://www.britannica.com/sports/Monopoly-board-game

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Aardvarks Mar 10, 2022

Aardvarks Join us today as we learn about the slightly weird-looking but very interesting aardvark.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/10-facts-about-aardvarks-4129429

https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/aardvark

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/aardvark?loggedin=true

https://www.britannica.com/animal/aardvark

https://kids.kiddle.co/Aardvark

https://www.activewild.com/aardvark-facts/

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Why Do Boats Float? Mar 09, 2022

Why Do Boats Float? Join us today as we learn why boats float.

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http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=4702

https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-ships-work.html

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Who Was Rachel Carson? Mar 08, 2022

Who Was Rachel Carson? Join us today as we learn about the woman who advocated for the banning of harmful pesticides including DDT--Rachel Carson.

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https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/rachel_carson.php

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Rachel_Carson/about/rachelcarson.html

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/rachel-carson

https://www.famousscientists.org/rachel-carson/

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The Otis Elevator Mar 07, 2022

The Otis Elevator Join us today as we learn about Elisha Otis who invented the safety brake that is still in use on elevators today.

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https://www.archdaily.com/354494/a-brief-interesting-history-of-the-otis-elevator-company

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elisha-Otis

https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/elevator6.htm

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Terracotta Warriors Mar 04, 2022

Terracotta Warriors Join us today as we learn about the eight thousand terracotta warriors that were discovered in China in 1974.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/assembly/view/123195 for photos

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/emperor-qin?loggedin=true

https://kids.kiddle.co/Terracotta_Army

https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/terracotta_army.php

https://www.thoughtco.com/qin-shi-huang-first-emperor-china-195679

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https://smarthistory.org/tomb-first-emperor-qin/

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Bison Mar 03, 2022

Bison Join us today as we learn about the majestic and resilient bison.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/15-facts-about-bison.htm

https://www.britannica.com/animal/bison

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/American-Bison

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Davy Crockett--Real or Legend? Mar 02, 2022

Davy Crockett--Real or Legend? Join us today as we learn about Davy Crockett, his real life adventures, and the legends about him.

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https://www.biography.com/military-figure/davy-crockett

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Davy-Crockett-American-frontiersman-and-politician

https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/davy-crockett

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The New Maya Angelou Quarter Mar 01, 2022

The New Maya Angelou Quarter Join us today as we learn about the new quarter featuring Maya Angelou that will be minted in 2022.

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https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/american-women-quarters

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Where Does Peanut Butter Come From? Feb 28, 2022

Where Does Peanut Butter Come From? Join us today as we learn about the peanut and how it becomes that yummy peanut butter.

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Micucci, Charles. The Life and Times of the Peanut. Houghton Mifflin, 1997.

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Elephants Feb 24, 2022

Elephants Join us today as we learn all about the world's largest land mammal--the elephant.

Sources:

Feldman, Thea. Elephants Don't like Ants!: And Other Amazing Facts (Ready-to-Read Level 2). Simon Spotlight, 2021.

https://www.elephant-world.com/elephant-reproduction/

Desmond, Jenni. The Elephant. Enchanted Lion Books, 2018.

Eaton, Maxwell. The Truth About Elephants. Roaring Brook Press, 2018.

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What Is a Venus Flytrap? Feb 23, 2022

What Is a Venus Flytrap? Join us today as we learn about the Venus Flytrap, the superhero of the plant world.

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https://venusflytrapworld.com/fascinating-facts-about-venus-flytraps/

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dionaea-muscipula/

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytrap

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Presidential Trivia Feb 21, 2022

Presidential Trivia Join us on this President's Day as we learn some interesting tidbits about the men who have served as President of the United States of America.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/

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Who Is William Kamkwamba? Feb 18, 2022

Who Is William Kamkwamba? Join us today as we learn about the boy who harnessed the wind.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Malawi

http://www.williamkamkwamba.com/about

https://borgenproject.org/the-life-of-william-kamkwamba/

https://www.ted.com/talks/william_kamkwamba_how_i_harnessed_the_wind?language=en

https://www.ted.com/profiles/245287/about\

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What Can You Learn From a Dollar Bill? Feb 17, 2022

What Can You Learn From a Dollar Bill? Join us today as we find out all the information that is given on the front of a dollar bill if you know what to look for.

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http://www.onedollarbill.org/decoding.html visual to see where all the markings are

https://www.bourkeaccounting.com/blog/2018/07/heres-what-every-marking-on-the-one-dollar-bill-means/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-history-of-the-dollar-bill.html

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Meerkats Feb 16, 2022

Meerkats Join us today as we learn about the playful meerkats that live in tunnels underground.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/meerkat

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/meerkat

https://www.britannica.com/animal/meerkat

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Who Was William H Taft? Feb 15, 2022

Who Was William H Taft? Join us today as we learn about the twenty-seventh president of the United States--William H Taft.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-howard-taft/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Howard-Taft/Life-after-the-presidency

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The Seven Wonders of the Modern World Feb 11, 2022

The Seven Wonders of the Modern World Join us today as we learn about seven magnificent wonders that are all beautiful and still standing.

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https://www.scienceabc.com/social-science/seven-wonders-modern-world.html

https://www.britannica.com/list/new-seven-wonders-of-the-world

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How Are Marshmallows Made? Feb 09, 2022

How Are Marshmallows Made? Join us today as we learn about the sweet treat--marshmallows.

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https://www.finedininglovers.com/article/how-are-marshmallow-made

https://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/faqs/how-are-marshmallows-made/

Recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-marshmallows-recipe-1953933

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Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? Feb 07, 2022

Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? Join us today as we learn about the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe.

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https://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/ferdinand-magellan/

https://www.biography.com/explorer/ferdinand-magellan

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ferdinand-Magellan/Circumnavigation-of-the-globe

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Bison Feb 02, 2022

Bison Join us today as we learn about the majestic and resilient bison.

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/15-facts-about-bison.htm

https://www.britannica.com/animal/bison

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/American-Bison

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Who Were the Separatists? Jan 31, 2022

Who Were the Separatists? Join us today as we learn about some unlikely travelers to the New World, the Separatists.

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https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/church-of-england

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/mayflower-voyage

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Mayflower-Compact/329489

https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/mayflower

https://static.pbslearningmedia.org/media/transcripts/AMERICANEXPERIENCE_ThePilgrims_MayflowerCompact-Transcript.pdf

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What Was Beowulf? Jan 28, 2022

What Was Beowulf? Join us today as we learn about the epic poem Beowulf.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Beowulf

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/beowulf/plot-analysis/

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Capybara Jan 27, 2022

Capybara Join us today as we learn about the world's largest rodent the capybara.

Sources:

https://www.thoughtco.com/capybara-facts-4686926 Pictures

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/cabybara-facts?loggedin=true

https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/capybara/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-delightful-facts-about-capybaras.html

https://www.britannica.com/animal/placental-mammal

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/capybara/318716

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What Was the Berlin Wall? Jan 26, 2022

What Was the Berlin Wall? Join us today as we learn about the wall that separated East and West Berlin and became a symbol of the Cold War.

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https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Berlin-Wall

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-berlin-wall-built-fell

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Who Was Stephen Hawking? Jan 25, 2022

Who Was Stephen Hawking? Join us today as we learn about the remarkable scientist, Stephen Hawking.

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https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/stephen-hawking-facts/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Stephen_Hawking

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Stephen-Hawking/274795

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/stephen_hawking.php

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What is Pasteurization? Jan 24, 2022

What is Pasteurization? Join us today as we learn how Louis Pasteur made food safer by inventing pasteurization.

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https://www.britannica.com/technology/pasteurization

https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/pasteurization5.htm

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The Grand Canyon Jan 21, 2022

The Grand Canyon Join us today as we explore one of the most beautiful and most visited places in the United States, the Grand Canyon.

Sources:

Hall, Margaret. Grand Canyon National Park. Heinemann Library, 2006.

Klingel, Cynthia Fitterer, and Robert B. Noyed. The Grand Canyon. Child's World, 2001.

Grand Canyon, by Julie Murray, Abdo Pub. Co., Edina, MN, 2005.

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The Rhinoceros Jan 20, 2022

The Rhinoceros Join us today as we learn about the second-largest land mammal, the rhino.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/animal/rhinoceros-mammal

https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/rhinoceros

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/rhinoceros

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What Is the Hubble Space Telescope? Jan 19, 2022

What Is the Hubble Space Telescope? Join us today as we learn how the amazing Hubble Space Telescope came to be.

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https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/multimedia/index.html Hubble images

Dickinson, Terence, and Tracy C. Read. The Hubble Space Telescope: Our Eye on the Universe. Firefly Books, 2019.

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/story/the_story_2.html

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The Theft of the Mona Lisa Jan 18, 2022

The Theft of the Mona Lisa Join us today as we learn about the theft and recovery of the Mona Lisa.

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https://www.history.com/news/the-heist-that-made-the-mona-lisa-famous

https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/18/world/europe/mona-lisa-the-theft/index.html

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Who Were the Aztecs? Jan 17, 2022

Who Were the Aztecs? Join us today as we learn about one of the greatest ancient civilizations, the Aztec Empire.

Sources:

Greenberg, Imogen, and Isabel Greenberg. The Aztec Empire. Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2017.

Tieck, Sarah. Aztec. Big Buddy Books, an Imprint of Abdo Publishing, 2015.

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How Was Penicillin Discovered? Jan 14, 2022

How Was Penicillin Discovered? Join us today as we learn about the accident that lead to the discovery of penicillin.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4520913/

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html

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Flamingos Jan 13, 2022

Flamingos Join us today as we learn about the bright pink bird--the flamingo.

Sources:

Riggs, Kate. Flamingos Amazing Animals Series. Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks, 2015.

Gish, Melissa. Flamingos. Creative Education, 2015.

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Why Do Beavers Build Dams? Jan 12, 2022

Why Do Beavers Build Dams? Join us today as we learn about the animal kingdom's engineers, the beaver, and why they build dams.

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/buildabeaverdam.htm

https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/why-do-beavers-build-dams/

https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/beaver-dam.htm

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/beaver

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Who Was Robert Fulton? Jan 11, 2022

Who Was Robert Fulton? Join us today as we learn about the inventor of the steamboat--Robert Fulton.

Sources:

Whiting, Jim. Robert Fulton. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2007.

Gillis, Jennifer Blizin. Robert Fulton. Heinemann Library, 2004.

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Alaska Jan 10, 2022

Alaska Join us today as we learn about the Last Frontier--Alaska.

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https://www.factsjustforkids.com/us-state-facts/alaska-facts-for-kids/

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/denali/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Denali/275594#

Bjorklund, Ruth. Alaska. Benchmark Books, 2005.

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Hippos Jan 06, 2022

Hippos Join us today as we learn about the third largest land animal on Earth, the hippopotamus.

Sources:

https://www.hippoworlds.com/hippopotamus-facts/

https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/hippopotamus

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/hippopotamus

https://www.britannica.com/animal/hippopotamus-mammal-species/Pygmy-hippopotamus

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What Is Symbiosis? Jan 05, 2022

What Is Symbiosis? Join us today as we learn about relationships in nature--symbiosis

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Symbiosis

https://kids.kiddle.co/Lichen

https://www.softschools.com/examples/science/commensalism_examples/373/

https://www.pestworldforkids.org/pest-guide/fleas/

Hanáčková Pavla, and Linh Dao. Amazing Animal Friendships: Odd Couples in Nature. Scribblers, a Salariya Imprint, 2018.

Rhodes, Mary Jo, and David Hall. Partners in the Sea. Children's Press, 2005.

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Who Was Abraham Lincoln? Jan 04, 2022

Who Was Abraham Lincoln? Join us today as we learn about the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham-Lincoln/Reputation-and-character

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What Was the Industrial Revolution? Jan 03, 2022

What Was the Industrial Revolution? Join us today as we learn about how the Industrial Revolution changed the way people worked and lived.

Sources:

Eli Whitney Episode https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Who-Was-Eli-Whitney-e15c09g

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Industrial-Revolution/353290

https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/industrial_revolution.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Industrial-Revolution/275053

https://www.britannica.com/technology/flying-shuttle

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What Happened at Ellis Island? Dec 31, 2021

What Happened at Ellis Island? Join us today as we learn about the twelve million people who passed through Ellis Island on their way to a new life in America.

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https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/overview-history/

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/medical-examination-immigrants-ellis-island

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Hummingbirds Dec 30, 2021

Hummingbirds Join us today as we learn about the tiny bird that can fly backward--the hummingbird.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/hummingbird/353273

https://kids.britannica.com/scholars/article/hummingbird/41505

https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/hummingbird.html

https://birdwatchingbuzz.com/hummingbird-facts-for-kids/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Hummingbird

https://whatthingsweigh.com/how-much-does-a-penny-weigh/

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Our Amazing Atmosphere Dec 29, 2021

Our Amazing Atmosphere Join us today as we learn about the layers in our amazing atmosphere.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/atmosphere/

https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/atmosphere/layers-earths-atmosphere

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/science/atmosphere-layers2.html

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Who Was Ray Charles? Dec 28, 2021

Who Was Ray Charles? Join us today as we learn about the musical genius, Ray Charles.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ray-Charles

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ch-Co/Charles-Ray.html

https://www.biography.com/musician/ray-charles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggGzE5KfCio “Georgia on My Mind”

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/How-was-Braille-invented-epkbk0 Braille Episode

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What Was the Underground Railroad? Dec 27, 2021

What Was the Underground Railroad? Join us today as we learn about the Underground Railroad. Spoiler alert--it wasn't a railroad at all!

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Past Episode on Harriett Tubman https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Who-was-Harriet-Tubman-eqb411

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/underground-railroad

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/underground-railroad/

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/undergroundrailroad/what-is-the-underground-railroad.htm

https://www.nps.gov/people/harriet-tubman.htm

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What Do Search and Rescue Dogs Do? Dec 24, 2021

What Do Search and Rescue Dogs Do? Join us today as we learn about the important work of the Search and Rescue Dog.

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Zeiger, Jennifer. Animals Helping after Disasters. Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015.

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What Is an Okapi? Dec 23, 2021

What Is an Okapi? Join us today as we learn about the mixed-up-looking shy African animal, the okapi.

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https://africageographic.com/stories/the-outstanding-okapi/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/okapi

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/okapi

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/okapi?loggedin=true

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The First Telescope Dec 22, 2021

The First Telescope Join us today as we learn about the first telescope and how telescopes have been improved over time.

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https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/who-invented-the-telescope.html

https://nineplanets.org/questions/who-invented-the-telescope/

https://science4fun.info/invention-of-the-telescope/

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/What-did-Galileo-See-eta39f

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Who Were Lewis and Clark? Dec 21, 2021

Who Were Lewis and Clark? Join us today as we learn about Lewis and Clark, and their amazing expedition.

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https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/lewis-and-clark

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Mount Rushmore Dec 20, 2021

Mount Rushmore Join us today as we learn about the beginnings of Mount Rushmore.

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https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/mount-rushmore

https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/story/75-surprising-facts-about-mount-rushmore

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The Panama Canal Dec 17, 2021

The Panama Canal Join us today as we learn about the building of the Panama Canal.

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https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1900s/panama_canal.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Panama-Canal/276264#206107-toc

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Vultures--Nature's Garbage Collectors Dec 16, 2021

Vultures--Nature's Garbage Collectors Join us today as we learn about the not so pretty bird who cleans up after a wild animal dies--the vulture.

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https://www.thespruce.com/fun-facts-about-vultures-385520

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/vulture/600666

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Who Was Ronald Reagan? Dec 14, 2021

Who Was Ronald Reagan? Join us today as we learn about the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.

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Patrick, Denise Lewis. Ronald Reagan: From Silver Screen to Oval Office. HarperCollins Children's Books, 2006.

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What Were the California Missions? Dec 13, 2021

What Were the California Missions? Join us today as we learn about the Spanish Missions in California.

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https://www.history.com/topics/religion/california-missions

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Rattlesnakes Dec 09, 2021

Join us today as we learn about rattlesnakes!

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https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/Rattlesnakes

http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_rattlesnakes.php

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Your Cardivascular System Dec 08, 2021

Your Cardiovascular System Join us today as we learn about the never ending trip our blood takes around our body in the cardiovascular system.

The Respiratory System Episode: https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/The-Respiratory-System-e1a10bs

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https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/heart.html

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/cardiovascular-system

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What Is a B-2 Bomber? Dec 07, 2021

What Is a B-2 Bomber? Join us today as we learn about the powerful military aircraft the B-2 bomber.

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https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104482/b-2-spirit/

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/b2/

https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/air/b-2-stealth-bomber/10-cool-facts-about-the-b-2/

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What Is Stonehenge? Dec 03, 2021

What Is Stonehenge? Join us today as we learn about the architectural marvel, Stonehenge.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/stonehenge-1?loggedin=true

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehenge/Third-stage-2470-2280-bce

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The First Seeing Eye Dog Dec 02, 2021

The First Seeing Eye Dog Join us today as we learn about Buddy, who became the first seeing-eye dog.

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Animal Helpers for the Disabled, by Deborah Kent, Franklin Watts, New York, 2003

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What Is Kevlar? Dec 01, 2021

What Is Kevlar? Join us today as we learn about the incredible bulletproof fabric Kevlar.

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https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/what-is-kevlar-material-clothing-why-kevlar-armor-vests-bulletproof.html

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Who Was Steve Irwin? Nov 30, 2021

Who Was Steve Irwin? Join us today as we learn about the man who spent his whole life care for the animals of Australia, Steve Irwin.

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https://www.biography.com/personality/steve-irwin

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-Irwin

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Steve-Irwin/438134

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Why Do Donuts Have Holes? Nov 29, 2021

Why Do Donuts Have Holes? Join us today as we learn how donuts got their holes.

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https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/maine-ship-captain-invented-modern-donut/

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Who Are the Seminoles? Nov 26, 2021

Who Are the Seminoles? Join us today as we learn about the Seminoles, a Native American people group.

Sources:

Englar, Mary. The Seminole: The First People of Florida. Capstone Press, 2003.

Takacs, Stefanie. The Seminole. Children's Press, 2003.

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Sea Otters Nov 25, 2021

Sea Otters Join us today as we learn about the world's smallest sea mammal, the sea otter.

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Spilsbury, Louise. Sea Otters. Capstone Heinemann Library, 2013.

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The Yellowstone Wolves Nov 24, 2021

The Yellowstone Wolves In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, and they changed everything.

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https://www.nps.gov/articles/wolf-restoration-in-yellowstone-reintroduction-to-recovery.htm

https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wildlife/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q

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Who Was John Adams? Nov 23, 2021

Who Was John Adams? Join us today as we learn about the patriot and second President of the United States, John Adams.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/john-adams/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/56841/25-facts-about-john-adams

https://www.biography.com/us-president/john-adams

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Nov 22, 2021

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Join us today as we learn about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and find out which one is still standing!

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Seven-Wonders-of-the-World

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-seven-wonders-of-the-ancient-world.html

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Japan Nov 19, 2021

Join us today as we learn about the beautiful country of Japan!

https://factpros.com/22-interesting-facts-about-mount-fuji/

https://countrymeters.info/en/Japan

https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/schools/

It's Cool to Learn about Countries, by Barbara A. Somervill, Cherry Lake Pub., Ann Arbor, MI, 2011.

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What Are Simple Machines? Nov 17, 2021

What Are Simple Machines? Join us today as we learn about the six types of simple machines and how they make our lives easier.

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Levers, by Anne Welsbacher, Capstone Press, Inc, Mankato, MN, 2001.

https://eschooltoday.com/learn/the-wheel-and-axle/

https://mocomi.com/screw/

https://www.ducksters.com/science/simple_machines.php

https://studiousguy.com/wedge-simple-machines-examples/

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What Are Chincoteague Ponies? Nov 16, 2021

What Are Chincoteague Ponies? Join us today as we learn about the wild horses that live on the shores of Maryland and Virginia.

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https://pony-chincoteague.com/history.html

https://www.horsebreedspictures.com/chincoteague-pony

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Chincoteague/about/history.html

https://www.chincoteague.com/articles/chincoteague-pony-faq.html

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Pompeii Nov 15, 2021

Pompeii Join us today as we learn about the lost city of Pompeii.

Sources:

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Volcanoes-e17a7bb Volcano episode

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vesuvius-erupts

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Pompeii/276498

https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/pompeii.php

https://kids.kiddle.co/Pompeii

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/pompeii

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Who Was Harry Houdini? Nov 12, 2021

Who Was Harry Houdini? Join us today as we learn about the famous escape artist, Harry Houdini.

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https://www.biography.com/performer/harry-houdini

https://www.thegreatharryhoudini.com/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-Houdini

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What Is a Bar Code? Nov 11, 2021

What Is a Bar Code? Join us today as we find out about bar codes that come on all kinds of products. What do they do? What do they mean?

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https://www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/how-do-barcodes-work/

https://www.explainthatstuff.com/barcodescanners.html

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The Respiratory System Nov 10, 2021

The Respiratory System Join us today as we find out about our respiratory system.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/respiratory-system/276699

https://www.ducksters.com/science/breathing.php

https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/lungs.html

Stille, Darlene. The Respiratory System. Children's Press, 1998.

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Who Was Jacques Cousteau? Nov 09, 2021

Who Was Jacques Cousteau? Join us today as we learn about underwater explorer and film maker Jacques Cousteau.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Jacques-Cousteau/273836

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Jacques-Cousteau/400102

https://www.cousteau.org/

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Who Was Benedict Arnold? Nov 08, 2021

Who Was Benedict Arnold? Join us today as we learn about Benedict Arnold who was a traitor to his country during the American Revolution.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benedict-Arnold

Skunks Nov 05, 2021

Skunks Join us today as we learn about skunks, which are a lot like other mammals, with one stinky difference.

Sources:

https://www.livescience.com/55151-skunks.html

https://wildlifeinformer.com/facts-about-skunks/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/skunk/Natural-history

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Poison Dart Frogs Nov 04, 2021

Poison Dart Frogs Join us today as we learn about the colorful poison dart frog.

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https://www.amphibianfact.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Strawberry-Poison-Dart-Frog-Pictures.jpg PHOTO

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/nature/frog-life-cycle/

Silverstein, Alvin, et al. Poison Dart Frogs: Cool Pets! Enslow Elementary, 2012.

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What Are the La Brea Tar Pits? Nov 03, 2021

What Are the La Brea Tar Pits? Join us today as we learn about the La Brea Tar Pits where all kinds of animals have been found fossilized in the tar.

Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501974/10-fascinating-facts-about-la-brea-tar-pits

https://www.ourbreathingplanet.com/la-brea-tar-pits/

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Who Was Eliza Hamilton? Nov 02, 2021

Who Was Eliza Hamilton? Join us today as we learn about one of the women who played a significant role in the young United States, Eliza Hamilton.

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https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/hamilton-elizabeth-hamilton-1757-1854/

Kulling, Monica, and Valerio Fabbretti. Eliza Hamilton: Founding Mother. Random House, 2018.

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Who-Was-Benjamin-Franklin-e160jh1 Benjamin Franklin episode

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/George-Washington--Farmer-e136olu George Washington episode

https://anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/episodes/Who-was-Thomas-Jefferson-euiij5 Thomas Jefferson episode

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Who Made the First Airplane? Nov 01, 2021

Who Made the First Airplane? Join us today as we learn about the path to the very first airplane made by Orville and Wilbur Wright.

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https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/abbas-ibn-firnas-33319.php

https://historicalmenandwomen.blogspot.com/2016/04/elmer-flying-monk.html

https://www.leonardo-da-vinci.net/ornithopter/

https://www.parcast.com/blog/2018/2/6/11-flying-machines-that-came-before-the-wright-brothers

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/wright_brothers.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Wilbur-and-Orville-Wright/277808

https://monovisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Wright-Brothers-First-Flight-in-1903-09.jpg PHOTO

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What Was the Dust Bowl? Oct 29, 2021

What Was the Dust Bowl? The Dust Bowl was a very difficult, and dirty, time in American History.

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https://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/dust-bowl

https://www.britannica.com/place/Dust-Bowl

https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/dust-bowl

https://www.drought.unl.edu/dustbowl/Home.aspx

PHOTOS: https://allthatsinteresting.com/dust-bowl-pictures#48

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Bats Oct 28, 2021

Bats Join us today as we learn about the often misunderstood bat.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/bat/272891

https://www.britannica.com/list/5-surprising-facts-about-bats

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/bat-facts/

https://www.konnecthq.com/bat-facts

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What Is the Bermuda Triangle? Oct 27, 2021

What Is the Bermuda Triangle? Join us today we explore the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.

Sources:

Stone, Adam. The Bermuda Triangle. Saunders Book Co., 2012.

Walker, Kathryn, and Brian Innes. Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Crabtree Pub., 2009.

Gorman, Jacqueline Laks. The Bermuda Triangle. G. Stevens Pub., 2002.

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Who Was Sam Houston? Oct 26, 2021

Who Was Sam Houston? Join us today as we learn about Sam Houston who helped Texas win its independence.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sam-Houston

https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/sam-houston/

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Life in Ancient Rome Oct 25, 2021

Life in Ancient Rome Join us today as we learn how life in Ancient Rome differed from life today.

Sources:

Mack, Lorrie, and Margaret Parrish. Ancient Rome. DK Pub., 2014.

Gedacht, Daniel C. Home Life in Ancient Rome. PowerKids Press, 2004.

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Puerto Rico Oct 22, 2021

Puerto Rico Join us today as we learn about the history of the US territory of Puerto Rico.

Sources:

https://www.thoughtco.com/puerto-rico-matters-in-presidential-election-3322127

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/PR

https://www.britannica.com/place/Puerto-Rico

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Ferrets Oct 21, 2021

Ferrets Join us today as we learn about an unusual pet, the ferret.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/animal/ferret

https://www.ferret.org/pdfs/Ferret_Colors_and_Patterns.pdf photos

Jo 101 Facts about Ferrets, by Claire Horton-Bussey, Gareth Stevens Pub., Milwaukee, WI, 2002.

Johnson, Sylvia A. Ferrets. Carolrhoda Books, 1997.

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The Apollo Space Program Oct 20, 2021

The Apollo Space Program Join us today as we learn about the Apollo Space Program that NASA used to send men to land on the moon.

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Earthrise photo: https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1249.html

More photos: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/apollo-11-50th-anniversary-50-photos-taken-on-the-moon/50/

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-was-apollo-program-58.html

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/index.html

https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/rpif/harrison-h-schmitt

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010523.html

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Sarah Emma Edmondson Oct 19, 2021

Sarah Emma Edmondson Join us today as we learn about a woman who served in the Civil War.

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https://www.nps.gov/people/sarah-emma-edmonds.htm

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/sarah-emma-edmonds

https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu/exhibits/CivilWarImagery/Civil_War_Nurses.cfm

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Koko the Gorilla Oct 18, 2021

Koko the Gorilla Join us today as we learn about Koko the Gorilla who taught us a lot about language and communication.

Sources:

https://www.koko.org/about/history-milestones/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/gorillas-koko-sign-language-culture-animals?loggedin=true

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Gorilla-primate-genus

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4QQ8Mfjb_g

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St Augustine Oct 15, 2021

St Augustine Join us today as we learn about the Nations Oldest City--St Augustine, Florida.

Sources:

https://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/castillo-de-san-marcos-national-monument

https://www.citystaug.com/693/Our-History

St. Augustine, by Frances E. Ruffin, Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Milwaukee, WI, 2006.

Life in St. Augustine, by Sally Senzell Isaacs, Heinemann Library, 2003.

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The Tower of London Oct 14, 2021

The Tower of London is 900 years old, and it has a very interesting history.

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-tower-of-london-1221989

https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-tower-of-london-menagerie/#gs.b8yx9r

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Bridges Oct 13, 2021

Bridges are amazing works of engineering!

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/bridge/273351

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/bridge/352881

http://www.themoderntrobadors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_07471.jpg photo of Roman Arched Bridge

https://www.urbansplatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Golden-gate-bridge-sunset.jpg photo of the Golden Gate Bridge

Bridges: From My Side to Yours, by Jan Adkins, Roaring Brook Press, Brookfield, Ct., 2002.

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Clouded leopard Oct 12, 2021

The clouded leopard is a secretive cat that lives in Southeast Asia.

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/clouded-leopard

http://cloudedleopard.org/about_main

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Knights Oct 11, 2021

Knights Join us today as we learn about the brave men who fought as knights during medieval times.

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https://historyofyesterday.com/how-did-squires-become-knights-in-the-medieval-era-e8a10d2f2db7

https://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/becoming_a_medieval_knight.php

Macdonald, Fiona, and Mark Bergin. How to Be a Medieval Knight. National Geographic, 2005.

Star, Fleur. Castles and Knights. DK Publishing, 2014.

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Fireflies Oct 08, 2021

Fireflies Join us today as learn about fireflies, a fascinating little bug with a special talent.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-fireflies-1968117

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/fireflies

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Fireflies

https://www.firefly.org/how-you-can-help.html

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What Happened at Jamestown? Oct 07, 2021

What Happened at Jamestown? Join us today as we learn about the Jamestown Colony, the first English speaking settlement in the New World.

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https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/a-short-history-of-jamestown.htm

https://www.history.com/news/jamestown-colony-settlement-facts

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Your Five Senses--Taste Oct 06, 2021

Your Five Senses--Taste Join us today as we finish up our study on your five senses and learn about taste.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279408/

https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/tongue.html

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Jane Goodall Oct 05, 2021

Jane Goodall. Join us today as we learn about Jane Goodall who worked with chimpanzees in Africa.

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https://janegoodall.org.uk/jane-goodall/biography

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jane-Goodall

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/jane-goodall/

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Mummies Oct 04, 2021

Mummies Join us today as we learn how the Ancient Egyptians mummified bodies after death.

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https://www.britannica.com/summary/Egypt

https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_mummies.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/mummy/275979

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/tutankhamen

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-natron-119865

https://www.perfume.com/article-perfume-and-the-egyptian-mummification-process

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/mummy/351403

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Comets Oct 01, 2021

Comets Join us today as we learn about comets which are orbiting the sun all the time, and sometimes we can see them!

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https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/comets/overview/?page=0&per_page=40&order=name+asc&search=&condition_1=102%3Aparent_id&condition_2=comet%3Abody_type%3Ailike

https://nineplanets.org/comets/

https://www.space.com/19878-halleys-comet.html

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A Dinosaur Named Sue Sep 29, 2021

A Dinosaur Named Sue Join us today as we learn about the most complete T-Rex skeleton ever found, a dinosaur affectionately known as Sue.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sue

https://adventuredinosaurs.com/2020/08/01/7-surprising-facts-sue-the-dinosaur/

https://www.fieldmuseum.org/blog/sue-t-rex

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Your Five Senses--Touch Sep 28, 2021

Your Five Senses--Touch Join us today as we learn all about our sense of touch

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https://mocomi.com/sense-of-touch/

https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/skin-touch/

https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/skin.html

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Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? Sep 27, 2021

Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? Join us today as we learn about the brave Navajo men who used their secret code and helped the United States during World War II.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Navajo-code-talkers/601078

http://www.american-historama.org/1929-1945-depression-ww2-era/navajo-code-talkers.htm

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/code-talker/624639

Lykosh, Amy. “The Code Talkers.” Heros and Happenings Volume 2, Avyx, Inc, 2020, pp. 86–90.

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Your Five Senses--Smell Sep 24, 2021

Your Five Senses--Smell Join us today as we continue learning about each of your five senses. Today we learn about the sense of smell.

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https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/nose.html

https://easyscienceforkids.com/whats-that-smell-all-about-your-sense-of-smell/

https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-how-do-we-smell-104772

htthttps://mocomi.com/smell

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Kangaroos Sep 23, 2021

Kangaroos Join us today as we learn about the most popular Australian marsupial, the kangaroo.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/kangaroo/275222

https://kids.kiddle.co/Kangaroo

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/kangaroo-facts/

https://kids.kiddle.co/Red_kangaroo

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What Do Platelets Do? Sep 22, 2021

What Do Platelets Do? Join us today as we learn about a very important part of our blood, the platelet.

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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/what-are-platelets-and-why-are-they-important

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/platelet-information.html

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=160&ContentID=36

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Who Was Peter the Great? Sep 21, 2021

Who Was Peter The Great? Join us today as we learn about one of the great tzars of Russia, Peter the Great, who modernized the country.

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http://www.saint-petersburg.com/royal-family/peter-the-great/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-the-Great/The-nobility

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The Boston Tea Party Sep 20, 2021

The Boston Tea Party Join us today as we learn about the Boston Tea Party, which wasn't a party at all.

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https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-boston-tea-party/

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party

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Volcanoes Sep 17, 2021

Volcanoes Join us today as we learn about the three different types of volcanoes.

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https://kids.kiddle.co/Volcano#Stratovolcanoes

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/volcano

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Mount-Saint-Helens/276847

https://geology.com/volcanoes/cinder-cones/

https://sciencetrends.com/3-major-types-volcanoes-stratovolcano-cinder-cone-shield/

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/mauna-loa.htm

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What Is a Wolverine? Sep 16, 2021

What Is a Wolverine? Join us today as we learn about the ferocious and fascinating wolverine.

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https://fws.gov/mountain-prairie/es/wolverine.php

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/wolverine

https://animalcorner.org/animals/wolverine/

video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUky21jdYs4

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Your Five Senses--Hearing Sep 15, 2021

Your Five Senses--Hearing Join us today as we learn about another of your five senses, hearing.

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https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/ears.html

https://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/skeletal/head-neck/bones-ear

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Who Was Norman Rockwell? Sep 14, 2021

Who Was Norman Rockwell? Join us today as we learn about the popular American artist, Norman Rockwell.

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https://www.biography.com/artist/norman-rockwell

https://learnodo-newtonic.com/norman-rockwell-famous-paintings

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Who Was Georgia O'Keeffe? Sep 13, 2021

Who Was Georgia O'Keeffe? Join us today as we learn about one of the most influential American Modernists, Georgia O'Keeffe.

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https://collections.okeeffemuseum.org/object/#subquery=gok art

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Georgia-OKeeffe/624571

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Georgia-OKeeffe/276171

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Georgia-OKeeffe

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What Is an Atoll? Sep 10, 2021

What Is an Atoll? Join us today as we learn about a special kind of coral reef, the atoll.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/atoll/

https://www.coraldigest.org/index.php/Atolls

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Your Five Senses--Sight Sep 08, 2021

Your Five Senses--Sight Join us today as we begin exploring our five senses. Today we will focus on the sense of sight and learn how our eyes work.

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https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/eyes.html

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The Homestead Act Sep 06, 2021

The Homestead Act Join us today as we learn about the Homestead Act which allowed millions of Americans to own their own farms.

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https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/homestead-act

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What is Oceania? Sep 03, 2021

What is Oceania? Join us today as we learn about the thousands of islands that make up Oceania.

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https://www.thoughtco.com/the-geography-of-oceania-1435559

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-oceania.html

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What Is a Narwhal? Sep 02, 2021

What Is a Narwhal? Join us today as we learn about the Narwhal, the "Unicorn of the Sea"

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/narwhal picture

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/narwhal.html

https://kids.kiddle.co/Narwhal

https://animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/narwhal/

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Dolly the Sheep Sep 01, 2021

Dolly the Sheep Join us today as we learn about the process of cloning and the sheep named Dolly.

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNUGNsuw7o

https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Cloning-Fact-Sheet

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/cloning/

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Who Is Carl Lewis? Aug 31, 2021

Who Is Carl Lewis? Join us today as we learn about one of the best long jumpers ever, Carl Lewis.

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https://www.biography.com/athlete/carl-lewis

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ki-Lo/Lewis-Carl.html

https://www.ducksters.com/sports/track_and_field/carl_lewis.php

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The Oregon Trail Aug 30, 2021

The Oregon Trail Join us today as we learn about the Oregon Trail that carried half a million people out west between 1840 and 1850.

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https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-oregon-trail

https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/culture-history/historic-sites-oregon-trail/true-story-oregon-trail/

https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/oregon-trail

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oregon-Trail/Outposts-along-the-trail

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What Can You Learn From A Map? Aug 27, 2021

What Can You Learn From A Map? Join us today as we learn about different types of maps and find out what you can learn from each of them.

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https://www.ducksters.com/science/earth_science/topography.php

https://kids.britannica.com/students/assembly/view/53199

https://mocomi.com/what-is-topography/

https://www.kindsof.com/kinds-of-maps-for-kids/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-different-types-of-maps.html See maps here

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What Was the Gemini Space Project? Aug 26, 2021

What Was the Gemini Space Project? Join us today as we learn about NASA's second phase of the quest to land men on the moon--Project Gemini.

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Video Ed White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU2X4ysW5Jo

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-was-gemini-program-58.html

https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/gemini_4_eva.htm

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The National Anthem Aug 25, 2021

The National Anthem Join us today as we learn about how the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written and how it became the National Anthem of the United States.

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lCmBvYMRs

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/star-spangled-banner

https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/the-star-spangled-banner

http://www.american-historama.org/1801-1828-evolution/star-spangled-banner-lyrics.htm

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The Loris Aug 24, 2021

Join us today as we learn about the loris, a primate found in southeastern Asia and India.

https://lemur.duke.edu/slender-loris/

https://softschools.com/facts/animals/loris_facts/110/

https://animals.net/loris/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/loris/312228

https://www.britannica.com/animal/loris-primate-subfamily#ref74522 picutres

http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2013/gustafso_alli/facts.htm

https://animals.net/loris/

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/the-loris-another-primate-at-risk-from-traditional-asian-medicine/

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The Rocky Mountains Aug 23, 2021

The Rocky Mountains Join us today as we explore the beautiful North American treasure, The Rocky Mountain Range.

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https://www.nps.gov/romo/hummingbird_family.htm

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Moose

https://kids.kiddle.co/Mount_Elbert

https://www.nps.gov/romo/clouds_and_fog.htm

https://www.nps.gov/romo/common_wildflower_families.htm

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Rocky-Mountains/346204

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Rocky-Mountains-or-Rockies/276760

https://seeyouinthemountains.com/fun-facts-about-the-rocky-mountains/

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Who Were Erik the Red and Leif the Lucky? Aug 20, 2021

Who Were Erik the Red and Leif the Lucky? Join us today as we learn about a father and son who were famous explorers.

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https://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/erik-the-red/

https://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/leif-eriksson/

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Owls Aug 19, 2021

Owls Join us today as we learn all about the silent flying hunter--the owl.

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https://www.britannica.com/animal/owl/Form-and-function

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/great-horned-owl

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Owl/id

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Why Do Animals Migrate? Aug 18, 2021

Why Do Animals Migrate? Join us today as we learn about the migration habits of several birds and animals.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/arctic-tern

https://www.froglife.org/2017/02/27/croaking-science-amphibian-orientation-migration/

https://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/experiences/natures-great-events/emperor-penguin-migration

https://www.ducksters.com/animals/animal_migrations.php

https://www.usgs.gov/news/yellowstones-migrating-bison-manipulate-springtime-green

https://www.animalwised.com/20-incredible-animals-that-migrate-and-why-3366.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/monarch-butterfly-migration?loggedin=true

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Who Was Benjamin Franklin? Aug 17, 2021

Who Was Benjamin Franklin? Join us today as we learn about some of the greatest accomplishments of Ben Franklin, who was a printer, a diplomat, and an inventor.

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https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/10-ben-franklin-inventions.htm

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-Franklin/Achievements-and-inventions

https://learnodo-newtonic.com/benjamin-franklin-accomplishments

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The United States Flag Aug 16, 2021

The United States Flag Join us today as we learn how the flag of the United States came to be.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-the-United-States-of-America

https://www.allstarflags.com/facts/us-flag-specifications/

https://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.html

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The Olympic Games Aug 13, 2021

The Olympic Games Join us today as we learn about how the Olympic Games, which are held every four years, got their start and have changed over the years.

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https://www.britannica.com/sports/Olympic-Games/Munich-West-Germany-1972

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-modern-olympic-games

https://olympics.com/ioc/olympic-rings

https://www.britannica.com/sports/Olympic-Games/Lake-Placid-New-York-U-S-1980

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Cobras Aug 12, 2021

Cobras are fascinating and dangerous snakes.

https://www.livescience.com/43520-cobra-facts.html

https://www.britannica.com/animal/cobra-snake

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/king-cobra

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What is Nutrition? Aug 11, 2021

What is Nutrition? Join us today as we learn about how food helps our body to grow and be strong.

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https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/food-and-nutrition/274373

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Space Shuttle Aug 10, 2021

Space Shuttle Join us today as we learn about the Space Shuttle, a reusable spaceship that the United States flew for twenty years.

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https://www.britannica.com/technology/space-shuttle

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-the-space-shuttle-58.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/International-Space-Station

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Who Was Sally Ride? Aug 09, 2021

Who Was Sally Ride? Join us today as we learn about the very first American woman to travel into space, Dr. Sally Ride.

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https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/sally_ride.php

https://www.biography.com/astronaut/sally-ride

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Sally-Ride/400164

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Sally-Ride/313221

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Inside the Earth Aug 06, 2021

Inside the Earth Join us today as we learn all about how the Earth is made of several layers which are all distinct from each other.

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https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/earth/in-depth/

https://geologyscience.com/geology-answer/the-earths-layers/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/structure-of-the-earth/

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/mid-ocean-ridge.html

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Your Nervous System Aug 05, 2021

Your Nervous System Join us today as we learn about what your nervous system is and how it works.

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https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/nervous-system/353527

https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/brain.html

https://www.ducksters.com/science/nervous_system.php

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Polar Bears Aug 04, 2021

Polar Bears Join us today as we learn about another of the biggest of its kind, the polar bear.

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https://polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears/myth-busters/

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/polar-bears.htm

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/polar-bear

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Who Was Eli Whitney? Aug 03, 2021

Who Was Eli Whitney? Join us today as we learn about the Father of Moden Manufacturing, Eli Whitney,

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https://www.biography.com/inventor/eli-whitney

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eli-Whitney

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The Louvre Aug 02, 2021

The Louvre Join us today as we learn about the world's largest museum, The Louvre.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Louvre-Museum

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mona-Lisa-painting See the Mona Lisa

https://primaryfacts.com/2970/the-louvre-facts-and-information/

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The Danube River Jul 30, 2021

The Danube River Join us today as we wrap up our exploration of notable rivers. This week we learn about the second longest river in Europe, The Danube.

Sources:

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/famous-rivers/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Danube-River/273914

https://easyscienceforkids.com/danube-river/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Danube-River

https://danubenika.weebly.com/animals.html

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/danube-clouded-yellow

https://sarichioi-en.jouwweb.nl/flora-and-fauna1/birds-in-the-danube-delta1/kingfisher

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Orcas Jul 29, 2021

Orcas Join us today as we learn all about the huge and fascinating killer whales, which live in every ocean in the world!

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/orca/?loggedin=true

https://www.livescience.com/27431-orcas-killer-whales.html

https://passportocean.com/2018/10/16/facts-about-orcas/

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Insects Jul 28, 2021

Insects Join us today as we learn all about these fascinating creatures that are all around us.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/insect/353292

http://image.slideserve.com/214756/insect-mouthparts-l.jpg

https://www.treehugger.com/amazing-examples-of-insect-camouflage

https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/course/ent425/library/tutorials/external_anatomy/abdomen.html

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/buginfo/insect-flight

https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/antennae.html

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Who Was Sequoyah? Jul 27, 2021

Who Was Sequoyah? Join us today as we learn about the man who created the Cherokee written language.

Sources:

https://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/sequoyah.php

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Sequoyah/384799

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Sequoyah

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Sc-St/Sequoyah.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sequoyah

https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/sequoyah

“Chapter 9.” Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet, by Robert Cwiklik and T. Lewis, Sonlight Curriculum, 2000.

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The Pony Express Jul 26, 2021

The Pony Express was the fastest long distance mail system of its day… until something faster came along.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pony-Express/Final-days

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The Mississippi River Jul 23, 2021

The Mississippi River Join us today as we continue to explore some of the most significant rivers in the world. Today we learn about a great American river, the Mighty Mississippi.

Sources:

https://kids.kiddle.co/Mississippi_River

https://fishingbooker.com/blog/ultimate-fishing-guide-mississippi-river/

https://www.nps.gov/miss/riverfacts

https://www.britannica.com/place/Mississippi-River

https://mississippiriverdelta.org/whats-at-stake/wildlife

https://experiencemississippiriver.com/top-5-birds-to-see-on-the-great-river-road/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Mississippi-River/275868

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What is the Scientific Method? Jul 22, 2021

What is the Scientific Method? Join us today as we learn what the scientific method is, how we use it, and why it is important.

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https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-biology-foundations/hs-biology-and-the-scientific-method/a/the-science-of-biology

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Who Was Annie Oakley? Jul 21, 2021

Who Was Annie Oakley? Join us today as we learn about the first female superstar, and what fantastic feats she could do.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Annie-Oakley-American-markswoman

https://www.biography.com/performer/annie-oakley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQSTSNq5dOM Link to Video

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The Orchestra Jul 20, 2021

What is an orchestra? Today we learn all about this special kind of musical group.

https://www.classicsforkids.com/music/instruments_orchestra.php

https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/use-conductor-orchestra-baton-music-baton-podium-opera.html#:~:text=What%20Is%20The%20Purpose%20Of%20A%20Conductor%20In,tedious%20over%20time.%204%20Purely%20Aesthetic%20Reasons.%20

https://musicschoolcentral.com/make-career-orchestra/

https://www.nyphilkids.org/lockerroom/strings_f-r.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUpuAvQQrC0

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Why Do Bears Hibernate? Jul 19, 2021

Why Do Bears Hibernate? Join us today as we find out how bears survive those long, cold winter months.

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https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/animal_adaptations_for_winter

http://www.planet-science.com/categories/under-11s/our-world/2011/10/what-do-animals-do-in-winter.aspx

https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/do-bears-really-hibernate

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/do-all-bears-hibernate-in-the-winter.html

https://www.kidzone.ws/lw/bears/facts-asiaticbear.htm

https://www.coolfactsforkids.com/hibernation-facts-for-kids/

https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/why-do-bears-hibernate.html

https://animalhow.com/why-bears-hibernate/

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/hibernation/274872

https://www.nps.gov/articles/when-bears-wake-up

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Ganges River Jul 16, 2021

Ganges River Join us today as we explore the Ganges River, the longest river in India.

Sources:

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/famous-rivers/

https://www.learnreligions.com/ganga-goddess-of-the-holy-river

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/ganges-river-basin/

https://www.wwf.org.uk/where-we-work/ganges

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Ganges-River/274488

https://www.factsjustforkids.com/water-facts/river-facts-for-kids/ganges-river-facts.html

https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/national-acquatic-animal-india/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/river-dolphin#ref709892

https://www.livescience.com/56906-monsoon.html

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Manatees Jul 15, 2021

Manatees Join us today as we learn about manatees. They are slow gentle giants, but they don't look much like mermaids!

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/manatees?loggedin=true

https://www.savethemanatee.org/manatees/facts/

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Mass and Weight Jul 14, 2021

Mass and Weight Join us today as we find out what the difference is between mass and weight.

Sources:

https://www.thoughtco.com/mass-and-weight-differences-606116 Link to find your weight on different planets

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/conservation-of-mass/599570

https://www.britannica.com/science/mass-physics

https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/forces-and-motion/weight-and-mass/

https://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/mass_and_weight.php

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Who Was William Shakespeare? Jul 13, 2021

Who Was William Shakespeare? Join us today as we find out about Wiliam Shakespeare who is the most important writer in the English language.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/

https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/04/45-phrases-coined-shakespeare-450th-birthday/

https://www.thoughtco.com/main-shakespeare-sources

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Globe-Theatre/Rebuilding-the-Globe

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The Unsinkable Titanic Jul 12, 2021

The Unsinkable Titanic Join us today as we learn about the Titanic, a ship that was said to be unsinkable.

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Titanic/313853

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Olympic

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/would-you-have-survived-the-titanic/

https://americanhistory.si.edu/onthewater/exhibition/5_3.html

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The Nile River Jul 09, 2021

The Nile River Join us today as we explore both the ancient role of the Nile and its present-day significance.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/nile-river/

https://wanttoknowit.com/where-does-the-nile-river-start-and-end/

https://egypt.mrdonn.org/trade.html

https://www.britannica.com/list/11-fascinating-nile-river-plants-and-animals

https://www.britannica.com/place/Nile-River/Plant-and-animal-life

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/nile-river-facts/

https://www.factsjustforkids.com/water-facts/river-facts-for-kids/nile-river-facts.html

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Road Runners Jul 08, 2021

Road Runners Join us today as we learn about this fascinating American desert bird.

Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/587585/roadrunner-facts

https://www.birdsofoklahoma.net/Greaterroadrunner.htm

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/greater-roadrunner

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How Do Broken Bones Heal? Jul 07, 2021

How Do Broken Bones Heal? Join us today as we learn what happens when you break a bone and how your body heals itself.

Sources:

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/bone-healing

https://www.denverhealth.org/blog/2019/09/how-do-broken-bones-heal

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318961

https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/bones-joints-and-muscles/fracture/types.html

https://www.thecenteroregon.com/medical-blog/joint-injury-cast-care/

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Hazel Ying Lee Jul 06, 2021

Hazel Ying Lee Join us today as we learn about one of the first Chinese American female fighter pilots in the US Armed Forces.

Sources:

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/hazel-ying-lee-chinese-wasp.html

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2638918/innovator-series-hazel-ying-lee/

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/women-airforce-service-pilot-hazel-ying-lee

https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/lee_hazel_ying/#.YNs2NuhKiUl

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Mesopotamia Jul 05, 2021

Mesopotamia Join us today as we learn about the very first civilization in history, Mesopotamia.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/news/sumerians-inventions-mesopotamia

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/mesopotamia

https://www.britannica.com/place/Mesopotamia-historical-region-Asia/The-character-and-influence-of-ancient-Mesopotamia

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The Amazon River Jul 02, 2021

The Amazon River Join us today as we explore the Amazon River

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Amazon-River

https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Amazon-River

https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/species-guide/amazon-river-dolphin/

http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/FIELD/Venice/pdf/special_events/bozza_scheda_DOW01_1.0.pdf

https://www.thoughtco.com/animals-of-the-amazon-river-basin-4114280

https://www.britannica.com/place/Amazon-River/Animal-life

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/famous-rivers/

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Big Cats Jul 01, 2021

Big Cats Join us today as we learn about four of the biggest cats on Earth.

Sources:

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-do-jaguars-eat.html

https://onekindplanet.org/animal/jaguar

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/jaguar-facts/

https://animalgoodnews.com/7-interesting-facts-about-pumas/

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-species-of-wild-cats-are-found-in-north-america

https://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/savanna_biome.php

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-lion-facts/

https://www.worldwildlife.org/blogs/good-nature-travel/posts/ten-interesting-facts-about-lions

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-tiger-facts/

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/tigers

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Isaac Newton Jun 30, 2021

Isaac Newton Join us today as we learn about Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most important mathematicians and scientists of his day. He is the inventor of calculus and the father of modern physics.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Newton/International-prominence

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/isaac-newton-who-he-was-why-apples-are-falling/

https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/newtons-laws-of-motion

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Marco Polo Jun 29, 2021

Marco Polo Join us today as we learn about the famous explorer Marco Polo.

Sources:

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/marco_polo.php

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marco-Polo

https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/marco-polo

The Story of the World, History for the Classical Child, Vol. 2: the Middle Ages:from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance, by S. Wise Bauer and Jeff West, Peace Hill Press, 2007, pp. 200–204.

A Child's History of the World, by V. M. Hillyer, Calvert Education Services, 1997, pp. 356–361.

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Project Mercury Jun 28, 2021

Project Mercury Join us today as we learn about the first astronauts who orbited the Earth in the Project Mercury program.

Sources:

This New Ocean - Ch6-8

https://www.space.com/24638-project-mercury.html

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-rocket-k4.html

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Coral Reefs Jun 25, 2021

Coral Reefs Join us today as we learn how coral reefs are formed as well as about the largest reef in the world.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/place/Great-Barrier-Reef--video

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/great-barrier-reef/

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/oceans/coral-reefs.htm

https://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/coral_reef_biome.php

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/biome/

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What Is Fire and How Does It Work? Jun 24, 2021

What Is Fire and How Does It Work? If you have ever wondered why a log burns, join us today to find out!

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https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/fire-extinguisher.htm

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Yosemite National Park Jun 23, 2021

Yosemite National Park Join us today as we highlight some of the wildlife and views that visitors to Yosemite National Park can enjoy.

Sources:

https://thefactfile.org/yosemite-national-park-facts/

https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

https://www.britannica.com/place/El-Capitan

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George Washington, Farmer Jun 22, 2021

George Washington, Farmer Did you know that in addition to being our nation's first President, George Washington was a great farmer? Join us today to learn all about it.

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https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/mount-vernon

https://www.mountvernon.org/

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The First Ferris Wheel Jun 21, 2021

Mr. Ferris made a giant wheel for the World's Fair. Let's learn about it today!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-ferris-wheel-180955300/

https://www.famousinventors.org/george-ferris

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-ferris-wheel/

https://www.britannica.com/event/Worlds-Columbian-Exposition

https://www.britannica.com/topic/worlds-fair

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The Great Wall of China Jun 18, 2021

The Great Wall of China is the largest thing humans have ever built.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/great-wall-china/

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-china/great-wall-of-china

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Lemurs Jun 17, 2021

Today we will learn about lemurs, animals that live in only once place on earth.

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/lemur

https://www.britannica.com/animal/lemur-primate-suborder

https://www.britannica.com/place/Madagascar/Ethnic-groups

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Where Does Honey Come From? Jun 16, 2021

Where Does Honey Come From? Join us today as we learn about honey bees and the sweet treat that they produce.

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https://askabiologist.asu.edu/honey-bee-anatomy

https://myanimals.com/animals/wild-animals-animals/discover-5-animals-that-eat-honey/

https://www.livescience.com/37611-what-is-honey-honeybees.html

https://ecobnb.com/blog/2019/09/kid-friendly-bee-facts/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/honeybee

https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/insects/honey-bees/

https://www.pestworldforkids.org/pest-guide/bees/

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Helen Keller Jun 15, 2021

Helen Keller Join us today as we learn about Helen Keller, a girl who did not let deafness and blindness keep her from doing great things.

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https://www.biography.com/activist/helen-keller

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Helen-Keller

https://www.hki.org/helen-kellers-life-and-legacy/

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-alexander-graham-bell

https://www.biography.com/activist/anne-sullivan

https://www.aclu.org/about-aclu

https://hakeller.weebly.com/fundraising.html

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The First Zoos Jun 14, 2021

The First Zoos Today we will hear about the first exotic animals and the first zoos in the United States. Roar!

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https://streetsofsalem.com/2011/04/13/crowninshields-elephant/

https://www.naturalhistorymag.com/editors_pick/1928_05-06_pick.html

https://classic.circushistory.org/Thayer/Thayer2b.htm

https://zoohistories.com/2020/02/20/first-zoo/

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Storms Jun 11, 2021

Storms Storms can be scary but we can be prepared. Join us today as we learn about thunderstorms, cyclones, and tornadoes.

Sources:

https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm

https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm

https://kids.kiddle.co/Hurricane_Katrina

https://www.britannica.com/science/tornado/Tornado-intensity

https://sciencestruck.com/which-are-different-types-of-storms

https://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-thunderstorms.htm

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**Sampson the Hot Tub Bear** Jun 10, 2021
Today we hear the true story of Samson the Hot Tub Bear.

https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/discover-monrovia/samson-the-hot-tub-bear#ad-image-0

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-may-16-me-64127-story.html

Tokuda, Wendy, and Millis. *Samson the Hot Tub Bear*. Abingdon-United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Taylor & Francis, 2005.

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Clouds Jun 09, 2021

Clouds Join us today as we learn about the different types of clouds and what we can learn about upcoming weather from them.

Sources:

https://scijinks.gov/clouds/

https://www.ducksters.com/science/earth_science/clouds.php

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Who was Nellie Bly? Jun 08, 2021

Who was Nellie Bly? Nellie Bly was the most important journalist of her time. Today we learn about some of the interesting things that she did.

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/activist/nellie-bly

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nellie-Bly

https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/modern-womanhood/nellie-bly/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/world-nellie-milestones/

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King Louis XIV of France Jun 07, 2021

King Louis XIV of France Join us today as we learn about the Sun King who became the King of France when he was just four years old.

https://www.biography.com/news/louis-xiv-biography-facts

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XIV-king-of-France

https://kids.kiddle.co/Louis_XIV_of_France

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Cardinal-Jules-Mazarin/Career-as-first-minister-of-France

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Platypus Jun 04, 2021

Platypus The platypus is a very unique animal. Learn about the animal that people thought was a hoax!

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https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/platypus/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/plat

https://www.britannica.com/animal/platypus/Life-cycle-and-reproduction

https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/cams/platypus-cam San Diego Zoo platypus cam

Plural of octopus is? - Video | eBaum's World (ebaumsworld.com)

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Solar System Part 2 Jun 03, 2021

Solar System Part 2 Join us today as we learn about the last four planets in our solar system, the gas giants.

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https://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/ask/136-How-did-Uranus-get-its-name-

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system

https://space-facts.com/

The Usborne Book of Astronomy & Space, by Lisa Miles et al., Usborne Pub., 2009.

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Our Solar System Part 1 Jun 02, 2021

Our Solar System Part 1 Earth is just one of the planets that make up our solar system. Join us today as we begin to explore the heavenly bodies that make up our solar system.

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https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system

https://space-facts.com/

The Usborne Book of Astronomy & Space, by Lisa Miles et al., Usborne Pub., 2009.

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The Man Who Invented Scrabble Jun 01, 2021

The Man Who Invented Scrabble Today we learn about Alfred Butts who invented the word game Scrabble.

Sources:

https://scrabble.hasbro.com/en-us/history

https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/07/obituaries/alfred-m-butts-93-is-dead-inventor-of-scrabble.html

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150911-word-up-the-secret-story-of-scrabble

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Who Was Teddy Roosevelt? May 28, 2021

Who Was Teddy Roosevelt? Join us today as we learn about Teddy Roosevelt who was our first modern president and a very adventurous man.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/blog/10-little-known-facts-about-president-theodore-roosevelt

https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt

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Alligators and Crocodiles May 27, 2021

Alligators and Crocodiles. Join us today as we learn what characteristics these two animals share and what makes them different.

Sources:

https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles/american-crocodile/

https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alligator-hunting

https://www.evergladesholidaypark.com

https://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q4.htm

Alligators and Crocodiles, by Gail Gibbons, Holiday House, 2011.

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Snakes May 26, 2021

Snakes are fascinating animals with many interesting features.

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https://lafeber.com/vet/snake-anatomy-basics/

https://www.reptilesmagazine.com/snake-anatomy/

https://www.britannica.com/animal/snake/Specializations-for-securing-food

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Who Was Amelia Earhart? May 25, 2021

Who Was Amelia Earhart? Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in women's aviation, but what happened when she attempted to take the longest trip possible?

Sources:

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earhart

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/will-search-for-amelia-earhart-ever-end-180953646/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amelia-Earhart

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Sound May 24, 2021

How does sound work? Join us today as we learn all about sound.

https://www.ducksters.com/science/sound101.php Picture

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534630/

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Who Was Clara Barton? May 21, 2021

Who Was Clara Barton?Clara Barton went from being a shy little girl to helping wounded soldiers during the Civil War to establishing the American Red Cross.

Sources:

Amazing Civil War Nurse Clara Barton, by Mary Dodson Wade, Enslow Elementary, 2010.

Brave Clara Barton, by Frank Murphy and Sarah Green, Random House, 2018.

The Life and Times of Clara Barton, by Susan Sales Harkins and William H. Harkins, Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2009.

https://www.redcross.org

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Giant Squid May 20, 2021

Long ago, there were legends of a giant sea monster. Join us today as we find out the facts behind the legend.

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Three types of rocks May 19, 2021

All the rocks in the world fit into three categories - today we will learn how they are made and where they are found!

https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-igneous-rocks?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/igneous-rocks/

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sedimentary-rock/

https://geology.com/rocks/metamorphic-rocks.shtml

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/metamorphic-rocks/

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Robert Frost May 18, 2021

Robert Frost was the most important American poet of the 20th century.

https://www.robertfrost.org/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Frost/Works

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The Printing Press May 17, 2021

The Chinese invented moveable type, and Gutenberg improved it and made books accessible to the world.

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The History of Ice Cream May 14, 2021

Everyone loves ice cream but how did ice cream come about? Join us today as we learn the history of this tasty treat.

https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/explore-the-delicious-history-of-ice-cream/

https://www.dreamscoops.com/history-of-ice-cream/

https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/IceCream/IceCreamHistory.htm

http://www.icecreamhistory.net/

https://today.yougov.com/topics/food/articles-reports/2020/07/14/popular-ice-cream-flavor-poll-survey-direct

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Komodo Dragon May 13, 2021

What is a Komodo Dragon? Join us today as we learn all about the world’s largest lizard--the Komodo Dragon.

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What is the Water Cycle? May 12, 2021

What is the Water Cycle? Join us today as we learn how water moves from the oceans to clouds and to land in a predictable pattern.

https://climatekids.nasa.gov/water-cycle/

https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/follow-a-drip-through-water-cycle?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

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Who Was Elizabeth Blackwell? May 11, 2021

Who Was Elizabeth Blackwell? Join us today as we learn about the first woman doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell.

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https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Panic_of_1837

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-blackwell

https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_35.html

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Blackwell

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What Countries Have Claimed Texas? May 10, 2021

What Countries Have Claimed Texas? The state of Texas has belonged to SIX different nations. Find out which ones in today's episode.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Texas-state/Annexation-and-statehood

https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/texas-six-flags

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The History of Chocolate May 07, 2021

The History of Chocolate Have you ever wondered how chocolate came to be? Join us today as we find out!

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/history-of-chocolate

https://www.chocolate.org/blogs/chocolate-blog/a-brief-history-of-chocolate

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-chocolate-21860917/

https://historydaily.org/xocolatl-the-mayan-food-of-the-gods

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All About Whale Sharks May 06, 2021

All About Whale Sharks Whale Sharks are the biggest fish in the sea! Tune in today to learn all about these gentle giants.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/whale-shark

https://www.whalefacts.org/whale-shark-facts/

https://deepoceanfacts.com/facts-of-whale-shark

https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
Whale shark Cam at the Georgia Aquarium

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How Does Electricity Work? May 05, 2021

How Does Electricity Work? Where does electricity come from and what happens when it gets to our homes? Listen today and find out!

Sources:

https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/which-metals-conduct-electricity/

https://www.ducksters.com/science/electricity_101.php

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/electricity/delivery-to-consumers.php

Roland, James. How Circuits Work. Lerner Publications, 2017.

“It's Electrifying.” Electricity and Magnetism, by Cody Crane, Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2019, pp. 11–23.

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Who Is Queen Elizabeth? May 04, 2021

Who Is Queen Elizabeth? Queen Elizabeth II is the queen of England. Today we learn all about this fascinating woman and her job as queen.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-II

https://www.royal.uk/her-majesty-the-queen

https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/history/monarchy/facts-about-the-queen-elizabeth-ii/#:~:text=%2015%20facts%20about%20the%20Queen%20%201,Britain.%20Beating%20even%20Queen%20Victoria%20%28her...%20More%20

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643213/history-by-mail-subscription-service?utm_content=infinitescroll2

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The Statue Of Liberty May 03, 2021

The Statue of Liberty Did you know that France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States? Find out why and how this beautiful statue was built in today's episode.

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/places_creating_statue.htm

https://www.herox.com/blog/845-lady-liberty-a-gift-for-the-people-by-the-people

https://poetrysociety.org/features/old-school/on-emma-lazaruss-the-new-colossus

https://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/overview-history/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Statue-of-Liberty

Lykosh, Amy. “The Statue.” Heros and Happenings Volume 2, Avyx, Inc, 2020, pp. 16–20.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus POEM

https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/statue-statistics.htm STATISTICS

https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/photosmultimedia/index.htm PHOTOS

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What was the first vaccine? Apr 30, 2021

What was the first vaccine? Join us today as we learn about how the first vaccine was made and the man that wanted smallpox gone forever.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200928-how-the-first-vaccine-was-born

https://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/articles/history-smallpox

https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/history/history.html

https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/smallpox-and-story-vaccination

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The History of Crayons Apr 29, 2021

The History of Crayons Have you ever wondered how crayons came to be or how they are manufactured today? Join us today to find out!

Sources:

https://www.crayola.com/about-us/company/history.aspx

https://www.crayola.com/-/media/Crayola/About-Us/History/CrayolaTimeline_2016

https://www.thoughtco.com/crayola-crayon-history-1991483

http://www.historyofpencils.com/writing-instruments-history/history-of-crayons/

https://www.crayola.com/faq/your-history/where-can-i-get-historicalhistory-information-about-your-company-for-a-school-report/

https://attractionsmagazine.com/crayola-experience-largest-crayon/

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-crayon

Smith, Penny, and Lorrie Mack. “Crayons.” See How It's Made, Penguin Random House, 2007, pp. 82–85.

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Two Giant Animals Apr 28, 2021

What is the world’s heaviest insect? Or the largest amphibian? Join us today as we learn about these supersized creatures.

Sources:

Hansen, Grace. Goliath Beetles. Abdo Kids, a Division of Abdo, 2017.

https://www.britannica.com/animal/flower-chafer

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/chinese-giant-salamander

https://onekindplanet.org/animal/chinese-giant-salamander/

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What is the Transcontinental Railroad? Apr 26, 2021

What is the Transcontinental Railroad? Join us today as we learn how on a spring day in 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad changed the United States forever.

Sources

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/transcontinental-railroad
https://www.thoughtco.com/transcontinental-railroad-facts-4151806
https://www.american-rails.com/trnscntl.html

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Batter Up! The History of Baseball Apr 23, 2021

Where did baseball originate? What is its history in the United States?

Sources:

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/baseball/352829

https://www.britannica.com/sports/baseball/Blacks-in-baseball

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abner-Doubleday

https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-American-Girls-Professional-Baseball-League

https://www.britannica.com/sports/baseball/Integration

Happy Earth Day! Apr 22, 2021

Happy Earth Day! What is Earth Day and why do we celebrate it each year? Join us today as we find out!

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/earth-day

https://www.earthday.org/history/

https://www.ducksters.com/holidays/earth_day.php

https://www.parents.com/fun/parties/special-occasions/fun-facts-about-earth-day/

https://www.epa.gov/history/origins-epa

https://www.epa.gov/americarecycles/america-recycles-day

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How does a seed grow? Apr 21, 2021

How does a seed grow? What does it take for a seed to change from a seed into a plant? Join us today as we find out just what a seed needs.

Sources

https://extension.psu.edu/seed-and-seedling-biology

https://www.biologydiscussion.com/seed/germination/process-of-seed-germination-5-steps-with-diagram/15769

https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/seed-grow-tree.html

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Who was Neil Armstrong? Apr 20, 2021

Who was Neil Armstrong? Neil Armstrong was a pilot, an engineer, and the first man to walk on the moon.

Sources:

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/bios/neilabio.html
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Neil-Armstrong
Apollo 11 landinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INQlaTnN2cg

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What are Stalactites and Stalagmites? Apr 19, 2021

What are Stalactites and Stalagmites? Join us today as we explore underground cave stalactites and stalagmites and find out just how they got there.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/science/stalactite
https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/education/speleothems.htm
https://cavehaven.com/stalactites-and-stalagmites/
https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?pg=1828436&id=FC3F3C1D-155D-451F-678F10C79C37264B Carlsbad gallery

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Who Were the Impressionists? Apr 16, 2021

Who Were the Impressionists?

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https://www.britannica.com/art/Impressionism-art

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/what-is/impressionism

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Impressionism/390042

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Childe-Hassam

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Cassatt

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All About Super Slow Sloths Apr 15, 2021

All About Super Slow Sloths

Why does a sloth move so slowly? Join us today as we learn about the life of a sloth.

Sources:

https://slothconservation.com/scientific-resource/reproductive-biology-postnatal-development-sloths-bradypus-choloepus-review-original-data-field-french-guiana-captivity/

https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2014/04/10/special-squeaky-sloth-video/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/sloth

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/two-toed-sloth

https://www.britannica.com/animal/sloth

https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/why-are-sloths-slow-and-six-other-sloth-facts

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/why-are-sloths-so-slow-and-other-sloth-facts#:~:text=True%20to%20their%20name%2C%20sloths,up%20at%20night%20to%20eat.

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What is the Concorde? Apr 14, 2021

What is the Concorde?

The Concorde was the first supersonic passenger jet.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/Concorde#:~:text=Concorde%2C%20the%20first%20supersonic%20passenger-carrying%20commercial%20airplane%20%28or,first%20scheduled%20supersonic%20passenger%20service%20on%20January%2021%2C

https://www.businessinsider.com/concorde-supersonic-jet-history-2018-10#in-27-years-of-service-british-airways-fleet-of-concordes-made-50000-flights-and-carried-more-than-25-million-passengers-56

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MCETiKCLhc (video of takeoff and sonic boom)

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Who was Thomas Jefferson? Apr 13, 2021

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, but what else did he do?

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Continental-Congress

https://www.biography.com/us-president/thomas-jefferson

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-Jefferson/Presidency

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/thomas-jefferson/

https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson/brief-biography-of-jefferson/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Monticello/600753

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Monticello-building-Virginia

https://www.monticello.org/house-gardens/virtual-tours-of-monticello/ (virtual tour of Monticello)

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What Are the Spice Islands? Apr 12, 2021

What Are the Spice Islands?

What are the Spice Routes and why was Columbus looking for them when he discovered the new world?

Sources:

https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/what-are-spice-routes

https://www.grapesandgrains.org/2017/06/the-spice-trade-routes-and-history.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/spice-trade

https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/made-on-earth/the-flavours-that-shaped-the-world/

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What Happened at Appomattox Courthouse? Apr 09, 2021

What Happened at Appomattox Courthouse?

April 9, 1865, was the beginning of the end of the deadliest war the United States has ever been in. Find out what led up to General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Confederate-States-of-America

https://www.ducksters.com/history/civilwartimeline.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_war/causes_of_the_civil_war.php

https://www.ducksters.com/history/facts_about_the_civil_war.php

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/robert_e_lee.php

https://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/ulyssessgrant.php

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Where Do Pearls Come From? Apr 08, 2021

Where Do Pearls Come From?

Is there really an animal that can make pearls out of sand??? Today we learn about the amazing oyster!

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/pearl-gemstone
https://www.britannica.com/science/Cape-emerald
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/question630.htm
https://biologywise.com/how-do-oysters-make-pearls
https://www.globalfieldtrip.com/a-beginners-guide-to-pearl-farming/ Pearl farming with pics

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What is Photosynthesis? Apr 07, 2021

What is Photosynthesis?

How do plants make their own food? Is it important to animals and people? Join us today as we find out all about photosynthesis.

Sources:

https://www.ducksters.com/science/photosynthesis.php

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/photosynthesis (cell photo)

Maloof, Torrey. Photosynthesis. Teacher Created Materials, 2015.

Kalman, Bobbie. Photosynthesis: Changing Sunlight into Food. Crabtree Pub. Co., 2009.

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Who was Marie Curie? Apr 06, 2021

Who was Marie Curie?

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person to win one twice!

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/news/marie-curie-biography-facts
https://www.nobelprize.org/womenwhochangedscience/stories/marie-curie
https://www.famousscientists.org/marie-curie/

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What is a Tasmanian Devil? Apr 02, 2021

What is a Tasmanian Devil?

Join us today as we learn more about the Australian Tasmanian Devil. Find out why it is called a Devil and what efforts are being made to increase the dwindling population of these marsupials.

Sources:

https://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/wildlife/tasmanian-devil-facts.html

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Tasmanian-devil

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All About Antarctica Apr 02, 2021

All About Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. Listen and learn about the geography, weather, plants, and animals who live there.

Sources:

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-animals-live-in-antarctica.html
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/native-plants-of-antarctica.html
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-antarctica-k4.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/antarctica/
https://www.britannica.com/place/Antarctica/National-rivalries-and-claims
https://www.usap.gov/videoclipsandmaps/mcmwebcam.cfm (Video cam)

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa Mar 31, 2021

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

This is the story of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Why was it built? Why does it lean? Will it fall over? Listen in and find out!

Sources:

https://www.towerofpisa.org/
https://www.bellaitaliatour.com/destinations/pisa/10-interesting-facts-about-the-leaning-tower-in-pisa/
http://madridengineering.com/case-study-the-leaning-tower-of-pisa/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70395/13-straight-facts-about-leaning-tower-pisa
https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/will-leaning-tower-of-pisa-fall.htm

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What Makes A Desert? Mar 30, 2021

What Makes A Desert?

The desert is one of Earth's most interesting places. It is filled with plants and animals who have adapted to live in its harsh conditions. Join us today as we explore the desert.

Sources:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/desert.htm
https://www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov/biome/biodesert.php
https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/deserts/what/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/deserts

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What is an Eclipse? Mar 29, 2021

There was a total solar eclipse on this date 15 years ago, but exactly what is a solar eclipse? How is it different than a lunar eclipse? Join us today as we find the answers.

Sources and to see pictures of how the Earth, moon and sun line up in both kinds of eclipses:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/eclipse?s=t

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/faq#:~:text=Solar%20eclipses%20are%20fairly%20numerous,as%20a%20few%20years%20apart.

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-an-eclipse-58

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEmono/TSE2006/TSE2006.html

https://www.planetary.org/articles/20170920-guide-to-future-total-solar-eclipses#:~:text=The%20next%20total%20solar%20eclipse,Ocean%20on%204%20December%202021.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2017-august-21#:~:text=Total%20Solar%20Eclipse%20on%20August%2021%2C%202017%20(Great%20American%20Eclipse%20)

What did Galileo See? Mar 26, 2021

What did Galileo See?

Galileo built a telescope, looked up at the sky, and changed the way we understand the universe. What did Galileo see?

Sources:

https://www.history.com/news/galileo-copernicus-earth-sun-heresy-church
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/307/galileos-observations-of-the-moon-jupiter-venus-and-the-sun/
https://www.biography.com/news/galileo-discoveries-theories-modern-physics-astronomy
https://www.britannica.com/science/planethttps://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/what-did-galileo-discover
https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/Galileo (photos of Jupiter)

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What is Blood? Mar 25, 2021

What is Blood?

Inside your body is a wonderful thing-blood! Blood is so interesting! Learn what blood is made of and all the amazing things it does for your body.

Sources

https://www.oneblood.org/about-donating/blood-donor-basics/what-is-blood/
https://www.aamds.org/questions/how-are-blood-cells-formed
https://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/what-is-blood-made-of.html
https://www.britannica.com/science/blood-biochemistry/Plasma

Math: Your weight in pounds x .08 = how many pints of blood you have

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The Periodic Table Mar 24, 2021

The Periodic Table:

The Periodic Table of the Elements This table is so much more than just a colorful graphic! It holds all the information a chemist needs on all one hundred eighteen known elements Find out how this wealth of information came to be.

To see the periodic table: https://www.webelements.com/

Sources:

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/cheminter/chapter/modern-periodic-table-periods-and-groups/#:~:text=The%20atomic%20number%20of%20each,beginning%20at%20the%20far%20left.

https://people.wou.edu/~courtna/ch412/perhist.htm#:~:text=A%20necessary%20prerequisite%20to%20the,when%20Hennig%20Brand%20discovered%20phosphorous.

https://www.britannica.com/story/when-was-the-periodic-table-invented

https://easyscienceforkids.com/history-of-chemistry/

https://www.ducksters.com/science/chemistry/

http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2002/crabb/history.html

https://kids.kiddle.co/Chemist

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/periodic-table/600334#:~:text=The%20periodic%20table%20arranges%20the,and%20metals%20are%20in%20another.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-evolution-of-the-periodic-system/

https://www.lenntech.com/periodic/history/history-periodic-table.htm#:~:text=In%201869%20Russian%20chemist%20Dimitri,Antoine%20Bequerel%20first%20discovered%20radioactivity.

https://www.ducksters.com/science/periodic_table.php

https://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/cms/lib01/NJ01001104/Centricity/Domain/639/ChemInter12.pdf

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Who Was Fannie Farmer? Mar 23, 2021

Who Was Fannie Farmer?

Who was Fannie Farmer and how did her work impact the way we cook today? Why did she study how food helps our bodies when we are sick?

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fannie-Merritt-Farmer

https://www.notablebiographies.com/Du-Fi/Farmer-Fannie.html

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fannie-farmer-opens-cooking-school

https://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/

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The Intolerable Acts Mar 22, 2021

The Intolerable Acts

King George needed money to help with the debt Britain accumulated protecting the colonies. He came up with a plan to raise it quickly but it backfired!

Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/a-short-history-of-jamestown

https://www.historyforkids.net/history.html

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party

https://www.historyforkids.net/history.html

https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/intolerable_acts.php

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Who invented blue jeans? Mar 19, 2021

Who invented blue jeans?

It’s not who you think! Listen in to learn about the history of jeans.

Sources:

https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/blog/article/born-out-west/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_hi.html
https://www.biography.com/fashion-designer/levi-strauss
https://www.hawthornintl.com/history-of-denim

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National Parks Mar 18, 2021

National Parks

Learn about what National Parks are and why we established the National Park Service. Find out what cool natural wonders are in national parks.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/national-park-service
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/article/early-history
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-the-national-parks
https://www.nps.gov/articles/quick-nps-history.htm

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Why does popcorn pop? Mar 16, 2021

Why does popcorn pop?

Today we will have a little science with our favorite snack.

Sources:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/why-does-popcorn-pop-1328691
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-does-popcorn-pop-607429
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/32131/why-does-popcorn-pop
https://foodcrumbles.com/why-does-popcorn-pop/

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What Is Pi Day? Mar 15, 2021

What Is Pi Day?

What is so special about Pi and why does it get its own day every year on March 14th?

Sources:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/pi/history-of-pi

https://www.piday.org/pi-symbol/

http://archimedespalimpsest.org/about/history/archimedes.php

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-pi-and-how-did-it-originate/

https://www.history.com/news/where-did-pi-day-come-from

https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/demonstrating-pi-string/

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Are Changes Coming to US Currency? Mar 12, 2021

Are Changes Coming to US Currency?

Take a brief tour of the history of US money and learn about the proposed changes that may be coming in the future.

Sources:

https://www.uscurrency.gov/history

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C5-1/ALDE_00001066/

https://www.insider.com/us-dollar-bill-evolution-2018-6#despite-opposition-from-great-britain-each-of-the-13-colonies-had-its-own-currency-by-the-time-of-the-american-revolution-2

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C5-1/ALDE_00001066/

https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/overview#:~:text=On%20April%202%2C%201792%20Congress,mint%20in%20the%20United%20States.

https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibitions/artifact/greenbacks-united-states-notes-issued-march-10-1862

https://www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrency.html

https://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/currentevents/tubmanon20bill-updated.htm

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/us/politics/tubman-20-dollar-bill.html

https://www.govexec.com/management/2021/01/harriet-tubman-20-bill-biden-administration-says-its-resuming-effort/171663/

https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/jl0436.aspx

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Earth's Unusual Animals Mar 11, 2021

Earth's Unusual Animals

Fish that can walk? A smiling salamander? A mole with no hair? A mammal that lays eggs? Join us today as we learn about unique and unusual animals.

Sources:

https://galapagosconservation.org.uk/wildlife/red-lipped-batfish/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/facts/axolotl

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/naked-mole-rat

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/echidna

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Are Giant Pandas really bears? Mar 10, 2021

Are Giant Pandas really bears?

Today we learn all about the giant panda, a Chinese plant-eating bear

Sources:

https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/general-animals/ten-panda-facts/
https://www.livescience.com/27335-giant-pandas.html
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam (panda cam)
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda
http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=358
https://www.britannica.com/place/Chapultepec-Zoological-Park

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The Greatest Chess Player Mar 09, 2021

The Greatest Chess Player

Join us today as we learn about one of the greatest chess players of all time, Bobby Fisher who was born on March 9, 1943.

Sources:

https://kidskonnect.com/fun/chess/

https://www.chessalert.com/brief-history-chess/

https://www.chess.com/players/bobby-fischer

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bobby-Fischer

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All About The Ostrich Mar 08, 2021

All About The Ostrich

Don’t bury your head in the sand as we learn about the largest bird on Earth, the Ostrich.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/animal/ostrich
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/ostrich
https://www.natgeokids.com/nz/discover/animals/birds/ostrich-facts/
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/ostrich

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Why Is There An Arch In St. Louis? Mar 05, 2021

Why Is There An Arch In St. Louis?

Learn about the Gateway Arch located in St. Louis, MO, including who made it and what it stands for.

Sources:

https://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/about/

https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/historyculture/index.htm

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Who is Johnny Appleseed? Mar 04, 2021

Who is Johnny Appleseed?

Was Johnny Appleseed a real person? Did he really wear a pot on his head? In this episode, we learn about Johnny Appleseed, an American folk hero.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Chapman

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62113/9-facts-tell-true-story-johnny-appleseed

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The First Telephone Mar 03, 2021

The First Telephone

In celebration of the invention of the telephone, we are learning who made it and how it worked and more about the inventor who made sound his life's work, Alexander Graham Bell.

Sources

https://interestingengineering.com/alexander-graham-bell-the-man-whose-inventions-changed-the-way-we-communicate (includes a recording of Bell’s actual voice)

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/alexander-graham-bell

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexander-Graham-Bell

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Gregor Mendel, Father of Genetics Mar 02, 2021

Gregor Mendel, Father of Genetics

Have you ever wondered why your hair is brown and not blonde? Learn about the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel, and see how his study of pea plants may help you answer that question.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gregor-Mendel/Theoretical-interpretation

https://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/mendel_and_inheritance.php

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Albert Berry’s Historical Leap Mar 01, 2021

Albert Berry’s Historical Leap

The first successful parachute jump from a moving plane was made on March 1, 1912. Learn about the history of the parachute and the men who imagined being able to float through the air.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Leonardo-da-Vincis-parachute-1704849

https://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/leonardo/parachute.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-Sebastien-Lenormand

http://www.edubilla.com/inventor/louis-sebastien-lenormand/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andre-Jacques-Garnerin

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-first-parachutist

https://www.historynet.com/albert-berrys-leap-fate.htm

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Is The Ocean Just Water? Feb 25, 2021

Is The Ocean Just Water?

Daniel - this one is for you! An episode all about the ocean thanks to Daniel's suggestion! Let's dive right in!

Sources:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/search-results/?q=ocean

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/habitats/ocean/

https://oceana.org/marine-life/sharks-rays/whale-shark

https://oceana.org/marine-life/sea-turtles-reptiles/saltwater-crocodile

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/10-wonderful-whale-facts

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/plankton

https://oceana.org/marine-life/ocean-fishes

What jobs are in a hospital? Feb 11, 2021

What do you think you might want to be when you’re older? You might be surprised at some of the different jobs in a hospital.

Sources:

thebalancecareers.com/healthcare-medical-job-titles-2061494

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How do we see colors? Jan 27, 2021

When you're looking at a carrot, how do your eyes tell your brain that the carrot is orange? It has to with special kinds of cells in your eye, and different lightwaves.

Additional Links and Resources:

Make a spectroscope: buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/

Sources:

kids.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/frym.2013.00010

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What is Post-Impressionism? Jan 25, 2021

Post-impressionists weren’t interested in painting things that could be observed in the real world. They wanted to paint things that showed a window into the their mind and emotions!

Additional Links and Resources:

See the artwork mentioned in today's episode: theartstory.org/movement/post-impressionism/artworks/#nav

Sources:

theartstory.org/movement/post-impressionism/#nav

artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/post_impressionism.html

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What's it like to be an Astronaut? Jan 15, 2021

Before you decide to become an astronaut someday, you might want to know exactly what you're signing up for!

Additional Links and Resources:

Space experiments for at home: issnationallab.org/stem/learn-at-home/

Sources:

natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/space/tim-peake-interview/

science.howstuffworks.com/astronaut7.htm

science.howstuffworks.com/you-want-to-be-astronaut.htm

labeley.com/css_and_assets/images_all/common/infographic.jpg

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Can anything live in space? Jan 14, 2021

Today we’re going to talk about the only living things that could survive in space...and no, they’re not aliens.

Sources:

nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/t/tardigrades-water-bears/

livescience.com/57985-tardigrade-facts.html

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How many moons does Jupiter have? Jan 13, 2021

Did you know that Earth isn’t the only planet with a moon? Other planets in our solar system have their own moons, too. Yes, that’s right..."moons" with an “s”.

Additional Links and Resources:

Activities for kids who love space: spaceplace.nasa.gov

Sources:

solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/overview/

spaceplace.nasa.gov/how-many-moons/en/

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Who was Yuri Gagarin? Jan 12, 2021

Imagine what it would have been like to be the very first person to ever travel into space, and then learn about Yuri Gagarin, the first person to ever orbit the earth.

Sources:

space.com/16159-first-man-in-space.html

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1961-012A

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What is the Artemis Space Mission? Jan 11, 2021

The first man landed on the moon in 1969, but there's still a lot of space to be discovered. Artemis is NASA's plan to return to the moon in a whole new way.

Additional Links and Resources:

How to Draw Artemis: nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/how-to-draw-artemis.html

Sources:

nasa.gov/specials/artemis/

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How do you become an Airline Pilot? Jan 08, 2021

Airline pilots have a very important job. It's their responsibility to get a plane full of people to their destination safely. That's why becoming a pilot is a long process...with lots of practice!

Sources:

money.howstuffworks.com/flight-attendant.htm

science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/pilot.htm

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Can a Flying Fish really fly? Jan 07, 2021

When you think about animals that can fly, fish probably don't make the list. But there is a type of fish that can fly...well, kind of.

Additional Links and Resources:

Paper airplane tutorials: foldnfly.com

Sources:

nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Flying-Squirrels

nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Fish/Flying-Fish

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How does a Sonic Boom work? Jan 06, 2021

You experience sound every time you listen to a podcast. But do you know how sound works? Learn a few sound basics, and then hear the science behind a sonic boom.

Sources:

www.scienceforkidsclub.com/sound.html

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Who were the Tuskegee Airmen? Jan 05, 2021

During the 1940s, a group of brave airmen fought against inequality to serve their country. They were called the Tuskegee Airmen.

Sources:

kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Tuskegee-Airmen/399992

brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/tuskegeeairmen/relatedreading/

kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/african-american-heroes/benjamin-o-davis/

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What is the Spruce Goose? Jan 04, 2021

Hear the story of an airplane with a catchy name that made its first - and only - flight over 73 years ago, and take a super speedy timeline trip through the history of aviation.

Additional Links and Resources:

The Wright Brothers by Quentin Reynolds: sonlight.com/ER15.html

Virtual National Naval Aviation Museum tour: navalaviationmuseum.org/nnam/virtualtour/

Sources:

history.com/this-day-in-history/spruce-goose-flies

sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1691-a-progression-of-flight-timeline

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