Podcasts about nat geo kids

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. This week, we're talking about Jaws, Claws, Life and Death, and what they can teach us about staying alive in space! In a little bit, we're going to be talking with Jennifer Szymanski from Nat Geo Kids about their new book, Deadliest Animals on the Planet. But first, the boring bit of the show with me in it... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Our Earth's oceans, forests, grassland deserts, and even cities are home to a wide variety of amazing animals with crazy cool slaying skills that help them hunt for food and defend themselves. In National Geographic's DEADLIEST ANIMALS ON THE PLANET, find out where these impressive creatures live, what makes them tick, how they beat the odds in harsh habitats, and just what makes them so deadly. Meet the Nile crocodile and learn about its astonishing bite force. Discover the elephant seal's deafening roar. Explore how the jaguar's speed and night vision help it ambush prey. Encounter enormous harpy eagles, bone -crushing snakes, venomous spiders and more. With jaw dropping photos and surprising facts, animal lovers can get up close and personal with the word's most fearsome and fascinating animals. With snackable content, and humor DEADLIEST ANIMALS ON THE PLANET, is great for readers of all levels. Even tiny animals like cute little jewel-toned frogs or massive sleepy-looking , plant eating hippos can pack a deadly punch. A perfect stocking stuffer for young animal lovers!

Maria chats with science writer and editor Jennifer Szymanski about Nat Geo Kids book Deadliest Animals On The Planet! With stunning photos and fascinating descriptions, you can learn about the fearsome and dangerous animals and insects on the planet. Educational for adults as well!

Our Earth's oceans, forests, grassland deserts, and even cities are home to a wide variety of amazing animals with crazy cool slaying skills that help them hunt for food and defend themselves. In National Geographic's DEADLIEST ANIMALS ON THE PLANET, find out where these impressive creatures live, what makes them tick, how they beat the odds in harsh habitats, and just what makes them so deadly. Meet the Nile crocodile and learn about its astonishing bite force. Discover the elephant seal's deafening roar. Explore how the jaguar's speed and night vision help it ambush prey. Encounter enormous harpy eagles, bone -crushing snakes, venomous spiders and more. With jaw dropping photos and surprising facts, animal lovers can get up close and personal with the word's most fearsome and fascinating animals. With snackable content, and humor DEADLIEST ANIMALS ON THE PLANET, is great for readers of all levels. Even tiny animals like cute little jewel-toned frogs or massive sleepy-looking , plant eating hippos can pack a deadly punch. A perfect stocking stuffer for young animal lovers!

Hello everyone! This week on The Cosmic Companion, we are pondering why Greece is the Word, discussing the birth of science in the ancient world, and what it means for us today. Later on, we'll be talking with Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, hosts of the Greeking Out podcast, and authors of a new book of the same name, from Nat Geo Kids.Once upon a time, in the sunny lands of Ancient Greece more than 25 centuries ago, a bunch of curious folks decided to ask some big questions. "Why does the sun rise?" "What are stars?" "Why do planets move?". They were tired of attributing everything to the whims of gods. Much like overgrown toddlers, they wanted ANSWERS, and they wanted them NOW! (errr… then)...Jillian Hughes and Kenny Curtis appear on The Cosmic Companion 7 October 2023. Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution 2023 The Cosmic CompanionThe Greeks had a knack for asking questions that were way ahead of their time. More than 2,500 years before our age, a woman named Aspasia was known for holding gatherings of some of the greatest minds of her day, including Plato and Socrates. A gifted conversationalist, tales tell that she founded a school for girls, a groundbreaking advance for the era.  Democritus of Abdera had the crazy idea that all matter was composed of individual bits, which we call atoms. Building on the work of his mentor, one day around 425 BCE, he may have just been walking around, minding his own business when he thought, "What if everything is made up of tiny, invisible particles?" Boom! The concept of atoms was born.Then there was Pythagoras who had a thing for triangles. He may have been sitting around one day, doodling triangles in the sand when he realized that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Mind blown! And thus, the Pythagorean theorem came into existence.During the 4th Century BCE, Hippocrates took one look at medicine and said, "This needs some work." [Not my words exactly, but… Yeah, sure.]He insisted that diseases were not punishments from angry gods but had natural causes that could be studied and treated. This revolutionary idea paved the way for modern medicine.Not long after, Agnodice of Athens practiced medicine dressed as a man, at a time when women were not allowed to be doctors. Thanks to her, laws in Athens preventing women from becoming doctors were overturned. [AGN: You're welcome!]But it wasn't all work and no play for these ancient scientists. Legend has it that Archimedes discovered his principle while taking a bath. He noticed that the water level rose as he got into his tub and realized this could be used to determine volume. He was so excited that he ran through the streets naked shouting "Eureka!" (which means "I found it!"). Now that's what I call a eureka moment!The birth of science in ancient Greece is a story of curiosity, ingenuity and occasional naked sprinting through the streets. The ancient Greeks might not have had all the answers, but they sure knew how to ask interesting questions!With questions come answers, and for a few of each, we're talking with Jillian Hughes and Kenny Curtis about their new podcast and book, Greeking Out, from Nat Geo Kids. ---Now. Let's talk about our friend Pythagoras. Remember him? The triangle guy? Well, his theorem is still used today in everything from architecture to video games. Yes, you heard it right! Every time you play a game of Fortnite or Minecraft, Pythagoras is there, making sure everything looks just right.Next up is Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. His idea that diseases have natural causes was a game-changer. Today, doctors across the globe follow his principles. So, the next time medicine helps you out, remember to say a silent thank you to Hippocrates (but maybe skip on the leeches and bloodletting).And who could forget Archimedes? His principle helps us design ships and submarines. And yes, he's also the reason why your bathwater rises when you get in. So, the next time you're enjoying a relaxing bath, spare a thought for Archimedes (and maybe keep your "Eureka!" moment to yourself).Last but not least, Democritus' atomic theory is at the heart of modern physics and chemistry. It's why we can build everything from skyscrapers to smartphones. So every time you send a text or take a selfie, remember that it's thanks, in part, to a Greek guy who lived over 2000 years ago.So there you have it! The Ancient Greeks might be long gone, but their discoveries are still very much alive and kicking. It just goes to show that great science never goes out of style!Next week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at Global Warming: It's Not Just Hot Air!. We'll look at the science of climate change, and how our world could change in the coming decades. We'll be talking with Elizabeth Rusch, author of The Twenty-One, telling the story of a group of young people using the legal system to help reverse climate change.Make sure to join us, starting on 14 October, anywhere you see or hear The Cosmic Companion. While you are there, go ahead and do all that sharing and subscribing stuff. It'd be pretty cool if you did. Yup. Pretty cool indeed… Clear skies!---[COLD OPEN]So this is the future. Interesting.Well, good evening, everyone! I must say, when I was told I'd be time-traveling, I expected to see the future of Greece, not to land in 'Grease.' However, I am not entirely to blame, by Jove!Here are "The Top 10 Reasons I Thought Grease was Greece:"#10 When my agent said he booked me on a tour of Grease, I thought he said Greece. A natural mistake.#9 I thought I saw young people in togas and a group of Spartan warriors. It turns out they were wearing "poodle skirts" and "leather jackets."#8 All the spontaneous singing and dancing made me think I was near a Greek theatre.#7 I saw chariots without horses. I'm a scientist. Studying those was just natural. #6 One of the horseless chariots had lightning bolts on it. I naturally believed it to be a chariot of Zeus.[ZEUS APPEARSNo. Not me. I wouldn't drive anything that ostentatious.FADE]#5 The sight of people eating in a diner reminded me of symposiums, though I have been told that wine has been replaced with milkshakes. Those are pretty good, honestly. Have you ever tried a flavor called "chocolate?" #4 Hearing about a beauty school dropout, and seeing a woman surrounded by other women in pink, I naturally believed them to be Aphrodite and her priestesses. She still owes me 10 drachma. #3 Watching a dance-off at the local gymnasium made me think of athletic competitions in Ancient Greece. Plato would have loved it.#2 Coming across what I thought was an open-air play, it turned out to be something called a "drive-in movie." I think those are going to be pretty popular in a few decades. #1 And, the NUMBER ONE REASON I Thought Grease was Greece is… [DRUM ROLL] Seeing this teenage drama unfold, I mistook it for a Greek tragedy.OK. I'm ready to go back. Send James Maynard in, already…[FADE. OFF SCREEN:-unintelligible-What do you MEAN the chariot flies? That's ridiculous.]Clear skies! JamesThe Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Ariane Szu-Tu, Senior Editor at National Geographic Kids Books, returned to the show to talk about a delightful new book for kids and adults alike, Weird but True DISNEY: 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney.ARIANE SZU-TU is a senior editor for National Geographic Kids Books. In her time at Nat Geo Kids, she's edited a range of children's books on a variety of fun topics, specializing in books for ages 8-12. Books she's worked on include the 100 Things series, Weird But True Know-It-All series, Not-So-Common Cents, Pirate Queens, Ultimate Book of Reptiles, Kids vs. Plastic, How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs, and many more. She lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog.

In this episode we meet Odessa and Jessie from Australia. These seven-year-old best friends share a deep love of books, especially the graphic novel Wings of Fire. They like to watch competition TV shows like The Voice and Bake Squad with their families or movies like the new Indiana Jones movie or the Abominable Snowman. Podcast favorites include Fierce Girls and Greeking Out from Nat Geo Kids, and video game favorites are on Xbox or Toca World. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Maria chats with Nat GEo Kids' Kathryn Williams about the-over-300-paged National Geographic Kids Weird But True! WORLD 2024.Learn about the world's strangest ANIMALS, NATURAL WONDERS and more!!This info-packed hardcover book will fascinate adults as well (I love it!)

This week on The Cosmic Companion, we're talking about how It's a Weird World, After All! Later in the show, we're going to talk with Kathryn Williams about Weird but True! World 2024, new from National Geographic Kids! Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

We debut a new segment called One For Me, One For You in which we pair YouTube channels beloved by our kids with ones we think have a greater appeal for parents. This week's theme is animals, and we review Hammy and Olivia and Nat Geo Kids. We discuss a Wired article about YouTube as the future of kids TV, and Katie has an update about her kids and the music of Parry Gripp, a musician we first discussed way back in episode 90 in our review of Emily's Wonder Lab.

Maria chats with Nat Geo Kids editor Christina Sauer (who really really loves horses) about the Nat Geo Kids book Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff! Yes it's aimed at kids but there's lots you can learn about horses, plus fun facts that you probably don't know! And take the quiz to see what horse breed matches your personality!

As one of National Geographic's senior editors, Ariane Szu-Tu knows what makes a book a page-turner! Throughout her tenure at Nat Geo, she has been editing children's books to ensure they appeal to children worldwide. As a first-time mom, she is now looking at the books she is editing through a different lens! She joined me to discuss Nat Geo's Kids Almanac 2024, available now, and how becoming a mom has helped her evolve in her role. About the Guest:ARIANE SZU-TU is a senior editor for National Geographic Kids Books. In her time at Nat Geo Kids, she's edited a range of children's books on a variety of fun topics, specializing in books for ages 8-12. Books she's worked on include the 100 Things series, Weird But True Know-It-All series, Not-So-Common Cents, Pirate Queens, Ultimate Book of Reptiles, Kids vs. Plastic, How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs, and many more. She lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog.The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024 is the perfect way to prevent summer brain drain. Packed with incredible photos and fascinating stories, this new edition features: Exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews and features, Exclusive Interactive Almanac Challenge 2024, a Bonus Section of slide-splitting jokes and riddles, lots of Animal rescue stories, new science, and dinosaur discoveries, new experiments to do, places to explore and ways to change the world.https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/books/article/almanac-2024https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariane-szu-tu-b8384453https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Kids-Almanac-2024/dp/1426373872/ref=asc_df_1426373872/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=615008482527&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15972579463479703765&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013168&hvtargid=pla-1875946975186&psc=1https://www.amazon.com/stores/National-Geographic-Kids/author/B075712CCN?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueAbout the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos

Catherine Baker is Founder and Director at Sport and Beyond. She has been a keynote speaker for the Bank of England and HSBC and has appeared on speaker panels at a broad range of events, from a Women in Leadership programme and the inaugural AllBright FoundHer festival. Catherine is also Chair of the Steering Group of the O Shaped Lawyer and has extensive experience as a non-executive director, most recently as a Trustee on the Board of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. Her new book Staying the Distance: The lessons from sport that business leaders have been missing is now available. Her website is https://www.sportandbeyond.co.uk/Grant Blackwood the New York Times bestselling author of the Briggs Tanner series is also the co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series (Spartan Gold, Lost Empire, and The Kingdom) with Clive Cussler, as well as the co-author of the #1 NYT bestseller, Dead or Alive, with Tom Clancy, and the new thriller, The Kill Switch, with James Rollins. A U. S. Navy veteran, Grant spent three years aboard a guided missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a Pilot Rescue Swimmer. https://grantblackwood.com/"That's Fact-tastic" from National Geographic Kids serves up tons of incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow your friends and family! Did you know that a giraffe's eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? There's a lot to know, and National Geographic Kids is here to help. Based on favorites from the National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement

Planting the Seeds of STEAM w/ Ariane Szu-Tu, Nat Geo KidsExploring STEAM education and learning, with Ariane Szu-Tu, senior editor, National Geographic Kids Books.This week on The Cosmic Companion, we're going to take a wild ride through the exciting and innovative universe of STEAM education.Later in the show, we talk with Ariane Szu-Tu, senior editor at National Geographic Kids Books, about their new release, Almanac 2024! Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Oh Muses! Protect us as we invoke the names of the rascals of Greek Mythology who live in Tartarus. Ixion. Salmoneus. Danaides. In this episode, we encounter someone being pushed into a fire, flirting with clouds, DIY weather, wedding night murder, violations of hospitality, and double standards. Parents, leave a review to let us know what you'd like to hear from Nat Geo Kids podcasts next! —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Elaine Rock is a women's rights advocate, historian, and former technology executive. Elaine has published memoirs and non-fiction stories about how she and other women and men triumphed over personal and workplace adversities and emerged transformed. Her latest book, Dusty Roads: How the Women's Movement Took Flight is the story of how Dusty became the most powerful voice of her union and whose actions were pivotal in challenging and eventually, overturning these discriminatory rules. Elaine is a member of various writers, history, and women's organizations, a former vice-president of the California Writers Club—Redwood Branch, and co-chair of the Redwood Writers 2018 Pen to Published Writers Conference. https://elainerock.com/Wes Davis is the author of American Journey, which invites readers along on the road trips Henry Ford and Thomas Edison took with the nature writer John Burroughs in the early years of the twentieth century, and The Ariadne Objective, a narrative account of the underground war to rescue Crete from Nazi occupation during World War II. He is also the editor of An Anthology of Modern Irish Poetry. His writing has appeared in publications that include the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and The Nation. He now lives outside New York City with his family and other animals. https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324000327/about-authorAriane Szu-Tu is a senior editor for National Geographic Kids Books. In her time at Nat Geo Kids, she's edited a range of children's books on a variety of fun topics, specializing in books for ages 8-12. Books she's worked on include the 100 Things series, Weird But True Know-It-All series, Not-So-Common Cents, Pirate Queens, Ultimate Book of Reptiles, Kids vs. Plastic, How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs, and many more. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement

Oh Muses! Help us we tell the tale of Loki's monstrous offspring, Fenrir, Jormungand, and Hel. In this episode we encounter a lot of biting, a planet-size snake, kidnapping children, someone loses a hand, a human skin suit, surprisingly strong silk, and kids that are actual monsters. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Christina Sauer, Associate Editor, National Geographic Kids checks in on First Look with Andy Morris to help you answer questions about the human body when your kids or grandkids ask "Why".

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Hero Twins, the false sun Seven Macaw, and the creation of several versions of humanity. In this episode we encounter crimes against birds, a severed arms, broken beaks, dental surgery, medical malpractice, and anthropomorphic astronomy. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Jade Emporer and the Chinese Zodiac. In this episode we encounter unnamed evil, lots of studying, jealous rats, word definitions, and three major belief systems. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Maria chats with Nat Geo Kids Editor Kathryn Williams about WEIRD BUT TRUE! SHARKS.As they say "300 fin-nomenal facts to dive into" about sharks.Did you know that unborn sharks can sense danger?! And sharks don't blink!Learn about sharks in a fun way--give a listen!

Oh Muses! Help us continue you the tale of Odysseus trying to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters, and that feeling you get when one of your sailors die? But you didn't know he was dead? And you summon a ghost from the Underworld, but instead of the ghost you summon it's your dead sailor who you didn't know was dead? But now you have to talk to him? And he really lets you have it for letting everyone die? —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Which species are the greatest survivors? We talk about surviving extinction through the eyes of "The Masters of Survival" - tardigrades, horseshoe crabs, and sharks.We are joined by Kathryn Williams, editor of Weird but True! Sharks! from Nat Geo Kids! Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Oh Muses! Help us continue you the tale of Odysseus trying to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters, and that feeling you get when one of your sailors die? But you didn't know he was dead? And you summon a ghost from the Underworld, but instead of the ghost you summon it's your dead sailor who you didn't know was dead? But now you have to talk to him? And he really lets you have it for letting everyone die? —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! The winds are not kind to Odysseus and his crew in this continuation of our Odyssey retelling. In his adventuring we encounter secret windbags, exotic metal, ill-timed naps, a blinded Cyclops, cannibals, and Poseidon's long-held grudge. Seriously, lots of cannibalism. --- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus eaters, a hostile work environment, and invasion. --- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! This episode we finally find Odysseus and hear what he's been up to. We encounter strangers in their birthday suits, islands of birds, compassionate nymphs, consequences of actions, and Poseidon's rage. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! Greeking Out the book is available for pre-order: bit.ly/greekoutbook

It was just Earth Day (which should be EVERY day!) and Maria chats with Sandra Postel, Director of the independent Global Water Policy Project about our current water condition in the world and what we can all do to preserve and protect it!This is all tied in to Nat Geo Kids book "Water!! Why Every Drop Counts and How You Can Start Making Waves To Protect It"!!

Oh Muses! In this episode we begin the tale of the Odyssey and Odysseus' 20-year long beach trip. We encounter missing fathers, too much partying, duplicitous weaving, and withholding information for dramatic purposes. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! We come to warn of another season of Greeking Out coming to your ear bones on 4/21/23! In these coming episodes we delve into the life and times of Odysseus of Ithaca and his journey home from war. Get ready for bad decisions, sea monsters, cannibals, weaving and unweaving, the anger of the gods, and lots of Hubris as we sail the wine dark sea. Greeking Out has a book coming out in the fall! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

1,000 facts about Space are simply GREAT!

Dean Regas called in for a lively discussion about astronomy and his new book from Nat Geo Kids, "1000 Facts About Space."Dean Regas has been the Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000. He is a renowned educator, author, national popularizer of astronomy and an expert in observational astronomy. From 2010-2019 Dean was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers. He is the author of six books including "Facts From Space!"and "100 Things to See in the Night Sky". Dean is a Contributing Editor to Sky and Telescope Magazine and a contributor to Astronomy Magazine, where he won 2008 “Out-of-this-World” Award for astronomy education.  Dean has written over 160 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer, blogged for the Huffington Post and is regularly featured on television and radio.  Dean is a frequent guest on National Public Radio's Science Friday with Ira Flatow and NPR's Here & Now. He also hosts an astronomy podcast with Anna Hehman called "Looking Up!" Follow Dean on IG @deanregas or facebook or Cincinnati Observatory

Oh Muses! Come hear the tale of the Oracle at Delphi. In this episode, we encounter prophetic visions, navels, Gaia's beautiful creation gets destroyed by Olympians, and the tragic death of a majestic snake. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! Bless our pronunciation skills and help us tell the story of how Anansi brought stories to humanity. In this episode, we encounter a set number of tasks that somehow grows, gourds, plantains instead of yams, unreliable narrators, trickery, a fearsome hunter, and a sticky doll. Everyone knows that Mmoatia's favorite food is really yams! We changed it so no one will try and trap forest spirits! Stay in school, kids, and leave the forest spirits alone. -- This episode was brought to you by Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown, available here: https://bit.ly/goserwa or wherever books are sold. -- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! Today we tell the story of the brothers Romulus and Remus. We encounter more shepherds who are actually princes, love leading to inconvenient babies, and deadly sibling rivalry. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! Today we tell the story of Dionysius, the Twice Born, and his journey to Mount Olympus. We encounter god-induced madness, bursting into flames, partying too hard, Mysteries, self un-aliving, and enthusiastic revenge. --- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! The Trojan War will never be over and we return to it in this episode. We encounter some light treason, a competitive edge, and murder for plotting purposes. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Rebecca meets a mummy at the Freshwater Museum of History. Her name is Mitzy! And she's tired of her plain old wraps. Can Rebecca help her find something much more colorful? Nat Geo Kids is hosting a podcast party in honor of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Together with other podcasts we are making an episode about Ancient Egypt!  Writer: Megan Bagala Voice Over Artists: Rebecca Cunningham Producer: Chad Chenail Line Producer: Harry Poster Executive Producer and Host: Rebecca Cunningham Links for the Grownups Patreon Girl Tales Store Rebecca's Newsletter Facebook Instagram Buy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee

Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons? We climb into ancient tombs with Egyptologist Salima Ikram, to discover the science and culture of animal mummies. Salima is a real life tomb adventurer, cautious of scorpions and curious about the dead. Join us this Halloween as we excavate the secrets behind mummies! We're participating in Nat Geo Kids' Podcast Party: Ancient Egypt in honor of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Together with other kids podcasts we are making episode about Ancient Egypt. If you are interested in listening to more, check out Greeking Out. We're also participating in a Kids Listen Survey! Grownups, take a moment to tell us about your family media habits in this quick survey. Hear more from Salima in a bonus interview episode available on our ad-free Patreon feed! It's available for just $1/month when you pledge to support Tumble at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. We have free resources about this episode available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.

Oh Muses! The Underworld has many creatures in its depths and this episode is dedicated to them. We encounter one scary mother, sleeping on the job, Dad jokes, eternal torment, and the first family of the Underworld. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

We have a very special episode today young chefs! Mystery Recipe is participating in Nat Geo Kids' Podcast Party: Ancient Egypt in honor of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Together with other kids podcasts we are making an episode about Ancient Egypt. If you are interested in listening to more, check out Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to Be an Earthling from Tinkercast and their episode on camels!This episode was originally made for ATKs grown up podcast Proof, and was written and produced by Sara Joyner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh Muses! The story of Troy might not be as simple as you think! In this episode we're talking family curses. We encounter lots of un-aliving, trying to dodge prophecy, matricide, a deadly accident, a very uncomfortable dinner, cannibalism, and Clytemnestra's revenge. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

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Maria chats with with Julie Beer, a long-time contributor to Nat Geo Kids about "Why? Animals: Cool Questions and Awesome Answers!" It's a kids book that answers common questions about animal behavior. Why does a cat always land on four feet? Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Check it out, even an adult can learn something new! (I did)

Akhenaten, oh Muses, is who we discuss in today's episode. We'll talk through his religious beliefs and how it made sense to build a new city in the middle of the desert. We encounter anthropomorphic stars, megalomania, re-writing religion, the pain of moving, artsy fartsy stuff, and the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Check out the other podcasts in Nat Geo Kids Podcast Party: Ancient Egypt! And check back for links to the episodes when they come out. Oct 19th - Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to Be an Earthling: https://tinkercast.com/shows/earthling/ Oct 19th - The Ten News: https://www.thetennews.com/episodes Oct 20th - The Big Fib: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/the-big-fib/episodes/ Oct 25th - Mystery Recipe: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/podcasts/mystery-recipe Oct 26th - Forever Ago: https://www.brainson.org/collection/forever-ago-podcast Oct 28th - Tumble: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/podcast Oct 31st - Girl's Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/ —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Oh Muses! The Lords of Xibalba are out to kill the Hero Twins in this episode, but first, they will play ball. We encounter a river of blood, decapitation, resurrections, giant bats, scary scorpion facts, sentient knives, the underworld, and using your inside voice —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

 Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I'm Fred Fishkin.      There's science, there's fun and lots of captivating content for kids in the latest Weird But True World book from National Geographic Kids.   Author Kathryn Williams says the idea is to get kids excited about the world around...

Oh Muses! In this episode we talk all about Athena. And also a little about Pallas. We encounter some light cannibalism, cheating in a competition, a salty god, prophecies concerning babies, and the death of a close friend. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about football? Most people think about their favorite player, the tailgating, the crisp air of fall, or the stadium food. But what if I told you that math and numbers are a HUGE part of football?!? Eric Zweig, author of Nat Geo Kids' newest book, It's A Numbers Game! Football joined me today to talk about how math and numbers are not just something in a textbook but how it is an essential factor in the game. About the Guest: Originally from Toronto, Eric Zweig grew up as a fan of the CFL's Argonauts, the NHL's Maple Leafs, and the MLB's Blue Jays. When he broke his wrist as a young boy, Eric got Argonauts quarterback and future NFL star Joe Theismann to sign his cast. Eric has been writing professionally about sports and sports history since 1985. He worked for a small Toronto-based publisher affiliated with the NHL for more than 20 years and has written more than 40 books for adults and for children since 1992. Eric currently lives in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. https://t.sidekickopen07.com/s3t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDZK2W2wWK742B9nMJW7t5XZs2BWcB0N5vw5h0cVPtCW3LqWkM56dB_vf24VHjM02?te=W3R5hFj26QkH1W49M7ZR4mBd5kf1JxwY5V3&si=5279092040007680&pi=66a7a752-cba5-4e50-bd19-a6f441e048ac (http://ericzweig.com/) http://ericzweig.com/books/ (http://ericzweig.com/books/) http://ericzweig.com/faq-for-kids/ (http://ericzweig.com/faq-for-kids/) https://www.amazon.com/Numbers-Game-Football-Eric-Zweig/dp/1426372892 (https://www.amazon.com/Numbers-Game-Football-Eric-Zweig/dp/1426372892) About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.com https://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/ https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/ https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688 https://chaosncookies.com/shop https://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Is Earth one of the weirdest planets we have ever seen? Heck, yes! And we talk about what makes our planet so weird with Kathryn Williams from Nat Geo Kids!This week on The Cosmic Companion, we’ll look at Earth: What a Weird Planet, exploring some of the odd facts which make our world such an odd place. Later in the show, we’ll be talking with Kathryn Williams, editor of Weird but True! World 2023 from National Geographic.The most striking feature of the Blue Marble of planets is… well… it’s blue. Very blue. So bluuueeee!Water covers roughly three-quarters of the surface of our planet. And, although we now suspect several other worlds of the Solar System house vast oceans of water, none of these is found so readily across the surface.And have you noticed the Moon? Our planetary companion is a whopping one-quarter of the size of Earth. That ratio is only outdone by Pluto and Charon, but Pluto is no longer considered a full-fledged planet, so we win. Go Earth!Listen to the podcast here or watch the video version of the episode on YouTube!Next week on The Cosmic Companion, we look in on Jupiter: King of the Planets! as we welcome astrophysicist Stephen Kane from UC Riverside back to the show! We will talk about his work explaining why the largest planet in our solar system doesn’t have a magnificent set of rings! Make sure to join us beginning 6 September. See you then!Clear skies!JamesVIP SUBSCRIBERS! Tell us what you thought of this episode below! Get full access to The Cosmic Companion at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Techstination interview: Weird But True World 2023 from Nat Geo Kids arrives

For years, movies and T.V. shows have been imagining and showing us what the future might look like. Stephanie Warren Drimmer, a science author for Nat Geo Kids, sat down with me to talk about what our future will actually look like! Her most recent book, Ultimate Book of the Future: Incredible, Ingenious, and Totally Real Tech That Will Change Life as You Know It, introduces kids to everyday tech and in-progress developments that will shape our future! About the Guest: STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and a prolific author of books about science and nature for kids. In her new book, Ultimate Book of the Future: Incredible, Ingenious, and Totally Real Tech That Will Change Life as You Know It, Author Stephanie Drimmer shares exciting advances in cool high-tech stuff and shows us how scientists are working today to solve problems for a better tomorrow. Taking kids on a fascinating journey of discovery, Drimmer, a longtime writer for National Geographic Kids magazine, has a knack for making complex topics easy to grasp and interesting for kids through clear and lively explanations, often with a touch of humor or suspense. While filled with fun and wonder, everything in this book is backed by research and grounded in scientific reality. Kids will discover what's coming soon in robotics, bionics, space travel, and much more. As they dive into chapters on everyday tech, future cities, future foods, high-tech entertainment, transportation, building better bodies, and saving the world, young readers will have a chance to imagine what tomorrow might look like. Some of her favorite titles for National Geographic Kids are Beneath the Waves, about the fantastic diversity of ocean life; Surprising Stories of Everyday Stuff, about the weird histories of objects from ketchup to frisbees; and The Book of Heroines. She lives in Seattle, WA. Website: http://www.stephaniedrimmer.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Stephanie-Drimmer/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AStephanie+Drimmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-drimmer-427772b?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.com https://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/ https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/ https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688 https://chaosncookies.com/shop https://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review...

Techstination interview: Nat Geo Kids Ultimate Book of the Future author Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Dr. Meg Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology, and spent some time on First Look with Andy Morris to talk about the new Nat Geo Kids Almanac.

Our final episode this season! In this episode, we tell the tale of Circe. We encounter bad decisions, using potions to solve your problems, unrequited love, a sea change, and personal growth.  --- Grab a parent and tell us what you want to hear more of in the reviews! More mythology from other places? More adventure stories? More stories with snakes in them? What other podcasts would you like to hear from Nat Geo Kids? We read all the reviews so let us know! Season 6 will be coming to your ears April 2022.

What exactly is between my ears, anyway? Are gray and white matter really gray and white? This episode is all about the brain, what it does for us, and how to keep it healthy and protect it! For more magical Disney stories, visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling.

There is a reason our bodies look the way we do...our genes! Learn about DNA and more, such as: how genetically similar you are to a chimpanzee, fruit fly, pet cat or dog, and even a banana? For more magical Disney stories, visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling.

Maria chats with world renowned conservationists, photographers and filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert about their brand new book "The Ultimate Book of African Animals"; their Big Cat Initiative; how we can help save these animals and more! This book can teach animal lovers of any age!

Gabriella é roteirista de TV e cinema com trabalhos no currículo como “Giga blaster”, “Vai que Cola”, “Amor Veríssimo” e muito mais. Ela coordenou a área de projetos infantis na Conspiração, se formou na EICTV em Cuba, trabalhou com canais como Futura, GNT, Multishow, TV Cultura, Nickelodeon, TV Brasil, Gloob, Nat Geo Kids e no … Continue lendo "Primeiro Tratamento – Gabriella Mancini – # 172"

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.     The folks at Nat Geo Kids are still in the midst of Dinomania month….with some great online content….and books as well.    Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Nizar Ibrahim …“Dinosaurs have a special place in our...

Techstination interview: Nat Geo Kids Dinomania an online and off celebration: paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim

Dr. Gabby Wild has been taking care of animals since she was a small girl, and now she is saving animals around the world as a Wildlife Veterinarian. Listen as Dr. Gabby shares why she loves helping animals and talks about the new Nat Geo Kids book, Wild Vet Adventures. Learn more about Dr. Gabby Wild at her website: https://gabbywild.org/ (https://gabbywild.org/)

2021 - 03 - 02 Erika Engelhaupt Nat Geo Kids - Gory Details by KGMI News/Talk 790

This episode features Trudi Trueitt, author of all the narratives for National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy series. The series follows the adventures of young Cruz and his friends who attend an elite school where they study to become world-class explorers. In the latest and 5th book in the series: The Tiger's Nest, the explorers begin a new adventure through a vast underwater world on an island nation in the Indian Ocean, and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. https://www.truditrueit.com/Featured music is “On the Bay” by the Walk-A-Bout Band.

Ariane Szu-Tu joins Scott to discuss a new Nat Geo Kids book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariane Szu-Tu talks with Scott about a new National Geographic Kids book addressing single-use plastics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nat Geo Kids has a new book out called: "Kids vs. Plastic". National Geographic Kids editor Ariane Szu-Tu called Andy Morris to talk about the new book!

Nat Geo Kids has a new book out called: "Kids vs. Plastic". National Geographic Kids editor Ariane Szu-Tu called Andy Morris to talk about the new book!

Today we're talking with National Geographic Kids Senior Editor Shelby Lees about their new book The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful, available now wherever books are sold. Today's episode will help you get your kids excited about the wild world we live in, and may even help you be a more engaged and interested reader yourself. Buy now on Amazon (Christmas gift alert!): https://www.amazon.com/Coolest-Stuff-Earth-Closer-Wonderful/dp/1426338589 More Nat Geo Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/dadsplainingpod Instagram: http://instagram.com/dadsplainingpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ze6H9Q Or send us an email at dadsplainingpodcast@gmail.com.

We have often believed that experiences were more important than things.  In light of the holidays and people having gifting on the brain I am sharing some of our favorite things and offering some examples on how we have gifted adventures.    Active/Outdoors:  We have found that if we are comfortable being outdoors we are more apt to stay longer and enjoy it.  Through the years we have leaned on some of our favorite things and brands.   Cold weather gear: Gloves, boots, fun hats.  While we often hit sales at the Columbia Outlet, I also have good luck grabbing these as essential items from Costco.  We've had really good luck with the $12 kids winter gloves, and the base layers (which double as PJs for my kids because they are silky and cozy).   Used Sporting Equipment:  Because we do so much adventuring throughout the seasons and the kids grow so fast we rarely buy new equipment.  Some of the items we have gifted to the kids are Downhill ski boots and skis, snowshoes, ice skates.  These can all be found relatively inexpensive at a place like Play it again sports.  Last year my son wanted to up his mountain bike game and so we worked with a local bike shop to outfit a used bike that would work well for him for the next 5 years.   Bikes: In general are a good active gift.  If your kids are young (under 5) I highly recommend a strider or balance bike, or a family gift of a bike trailer.  We used a Double Burley bike trailer for well over 10 years.  It's also helpful for other things if you are someone who likes to bike.  I know people who use it to get groceries, to haul water back to their campsite or garbage away from the campsite.  It may have also been alternative transportation when a car needed fixing.   Roller blades are also a school-aged gift that was highly sought after.   Things to help enjoy time outdoors.  Last year my daughter received the big swing, it looks like a flying saucer, not sure exactly what it's called.  That swing has seen more attention this year than most other items in our house.  I even enjoy laying on it.  It does require a stable tree branch or a beam to hang it from.  If you are looking for something for the young adults, a hammock is ideal.  Ours is nylon and packs up into a small sack and we bought the adjustable bands and carabiners so we had the ability to take it with us many different places.   Hiking Shoes: last year we were introduced to Saloman Speedcross hiking shoes and I am telling you the entire family is now addicted to those and Darn tough socks.   Camping Gear: Sleeping bags- we had really good luck with the kids sleeping bags from Cabela's (this isn't the exact one, but very similar)  which were inexpensive, but much warmer than the princess and superhero style at most box stores.  We upgraded our older kids to adult sleeping bags - it's important to look for the temperature rating and be mindful of any texture issues your family members might have.  My kids all like the silky texture and no one likes their feet constraint with the mummy style bags.  Or other fun things like water jugs, percolators for coffee, cute storage bins for the camper, a new air mattress- practical things that will help adventure be more fun.   Travel Many of our gifts have previously revolved around a family travel experience so we have slowly built their gear to accompany and make travel more manageable and delightful.   Each kid got their own carryon bag (Owl and Monkey bags) wheelie bag and the coordinating travel pillow.  We invested in an Osprey Duffle that converts to a backpack- it's not small enough to be a checked bag, but in our world of having so much gear, the ability to quickly throw it on your back is great.  (We actually bought while out west on an Amtrak trip.  The Mother Lode travel backpack is on my wish list this year.   Other travel essentials: Packing cubes, toiletry bags, Kanteens (Klean Kantean once through security we fill our water bottles), Bentigos  were really helpful for our road trips- each kid packed their own lunch (coincidently they also are really helpful for homeschooling- having 3 kids with different lunch schedules they all make their own lunches each day now.   Tools to help them document adventures: Camera, journals, Etsy Poster for all the MLB Stadiums Some bigger gifts for adults were our Thule bike rack (attaches to the hitch and swings out so you can open the back hatch) and our Yakima car top carrier.     Location specific accessories or gifts that are inspired by a location Last year we gifted the family a trip to Hawaii (which will now be in 2021) so everyone got snorkel gear When we went to Disney I designed t-shirts for each of the kids, and also bought some helpful things like cooling towels For our stay at the Dude Ranch my daughter got cowboy boots We've also done things like personalized beach towels, or a cool beach gadget.   A book or movie to learn more about or where the movie was filmed (Older son- Major league for our MLB trip to Cleveland, Forest Gump for Savannah, and Jurassic Park last spring for our trip to Redwood National Park and our hike in Fern Canyon).  Things to remember a place by: Ghirardelli chocolate for our San Francisco trip, Jelly Belly's for our weekend getaway to Racine Apps or subscriptions OnX: My brother introduced this to us to give us downloadable maps that provide GPScoordinates.  He uses it for hunting, we used it for camping and hiking out west.  It's great for when you don't have a cell phone signal.  The free trial you can download one map, and with the subscription we were able to download several- not sure if there is a limit. All trails: again a free version to simply find trails to hike, great for planning our adventure trips and finding places to hike.  The subscription allows you to download the maps so again don't need cell signal to find the trails.  I only use the free version. They have the ability to record your hikes and share with others so they know where you are.  We already had OnX so will consider what we will do next.   Scott's Cheap Flights: Gearing up for airline travel, this is a subscription service (I highly recommend) that got us $200 flights to Alaska from Green Bay.  You can set your airports that you want to watch for deals from and destinations that are on your list and they email you any deals that pop up.  I have found great value from this and will be continuing.  State or National Park passes- reminder for National Parks 4th graders, and veterans get in free.   If you are interested in RV camping: Harvest Hosts or Boondockers welcome are memberships we've explored.  I haven't used them yet, but it's on our list for when we are RV traveling more frequently.  I am in several groups and have heard really good things.  Also if this is of interest, something like mobile hotspots or flexible wi-fi.  We have looked at skyroam a few times.  Again, we aren't there yet but if you are traveling a lot it might be worth exploring. If you travel internationally, SIM cards for those locations are needed items.  Also things like portable battery packs are helpful.   Kids subscriptions to magazines or activities: Nat Geo Kids magazines or Kiwi boxes  I will close with one of our favorite indoor activities is my son's current set of Laser Tag set.  If you are someone who needs to switch it up, my nearly 70 yo dad sits in his chair and plays with my 5 YO and it's been a good family activity to play.  A set of 2 were about $30.  We have 2 sets and have a ton of fun playing with those this winter.  And don't forget you can also get something like the Adventure Challenge book, with scratch off adventures for friends, couples, or families (Use Code ORDINARYSHERPA for 10% off).  And for 2 more weeks we still have the giveaway happening.  For anyone who leaves a written review will be entered in a drawing to receive a Advent(ure) Calendar to offer scratch off adventures for the 12 days leading up to Christmas.   Given 2020 is the year for making new traditions, you might want to consider how to add adventure into how you open gifts this year.  Maybe a new tradition of having them complete a scavenger hunt to find their gifts, or wrapping their first gift as a clue to where they can find their second gift.  Another tradition we enjoy is that that last gift opened is a family gift and the person who opens it is the person who finds the pickle ornament on the tree.  (Note: don't do this if you are worried about your tree getting slightly undecorated in the  process) While we are not here to reinforce consumerism, and acknowledge that many adventures can be done by simply putting down your phone.  We also wanted to inspire you to explore how you might make adventure have a more prevalent role in your family story in 2021 and beyond, and if one of these items would help you than I have accomplished my goal today.    This week we have 2 winners of the Advent(ure) Calendars.  Thank you to everyone who left a written review.  I love reading them and appreciate the time you took to share them with me.   1. Investor Mama writes:  Loving this podcast! Can't wait to learn more from Heidi.  W are trying to instill more adventure in our family and I know Heidi is an expert in this area.  Can't wait for more episodes! 2. Goatrider22 writes: Excellent first podcast!  I love the word hazardous in the definition of adventure.  Looking forward to connecting with a community of Sherpas! If you would like to be entered to win a scratch off advent(ure) calendar, leave a written review on the podcast platform you are listening on.  Take a screenshot and email it to info@ordinarysherpa.com Each week we will pick 1 winner for every 5 written reviews.   Thank you for joining us on this journey. Listen: Ordinary Sherpa, please subscribe and leave a written review.  Follow: website Join the Community: Facebook Group

The newest season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! on Disney+ gets even weirder! Set both in studio and in the field, the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE! integrates a mix of arts and crafts, unbelievable facts and real-life exploration. Whether hunting for dinosaur fossils, hiking volcanoes or flying planes, the science-loving duo of Carly and Charlie inspires kids to get excited about the world around them. This season includes guest appearances from Nat Geo Photographers and Explorers, including Anand Varma, who teaches Carly and Charlie the correct way to take the perfect photo, and professor and founder of SciStarter Darlene Cavalier, who describes how she is exploring new ways to connect people with science. Carly Ciarrocchi serves as producer of the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE!, fulfilling children’s curiosity of the world around them. Brooklyn-based Carly, who is also a performer, writer, creator and morning enthusiast, is best known for her work as a host and writer for “Sunny Side Up,” Sprout's live, morning show for preschoolers. Other hosting credits include “Snug’s House” and “The Big Fun Crafty Show” for Universal Kids. All three shows earned Daytime Emmy nominations. Charlie Engelman returns to host the third season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! with new co-host Carly Ciarrocchi. He also serves as writer, co-executive producer and production designer of the award-winning series. Charlie, who is based in Chicago, earned a Daytime Emmy Award for his writing on WEIRD BUT TRUE!. He has also created multiple award-winning programming for National Geographic, Disney and FOX, including the Emmy-nominated short series Nature Boom Time, which he created after winning a pitching contest for Nat Geo Kids.

The newest season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! on Disney+ gets even weirder! Set both in studio and in the field, the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE! integrates a mix of arts and crafts, unbelievable facts and real-life exploration. Whether hunting for dinosaur fossils, hiking volcanoes or flying planes, the science-loving duo of Carly and Charlie inspires kids to get excited about the world around them. This season includes guest appearances from Nat Geo Photographers and Explorers, including Anand Varma, who teaches Carly and Charlie the correct way to take the perfect photo, and professor and founder of SciStarter Darlene Cavalier, who describes how she is exploring new ways to connect people with science. Carly Ciarrocchi serves as producer of the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE!, fulfilling children’s curiosity of the world around them. Brooklyn-based Carly, who is also a performer, writer, creator and morning enthusiast, is best known for her work as a host and writer for “Sunny Side Up,” Sprout's live, morning show for preschoolers. Other hosting credits include “Snug’s House” and “The Big Fun Crafty Show” for Universal Kids. All three shows earned Daytime Emmy nominations. Charlie Engelman returns to host the third season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! with new co-host Carly Ciarrocchi. He also serves as writer, co-executive producer and production designer of the award-winning series. Charlie, who is based in Chicago, earned a Daytime Emmy Award for his writing on WEIRD BUT TRUE!. He has also created multiple award-winning programming for National Geographic, Disney and FOX, including the Emmy-nominated short series Nature Boom Time, which he created after winning a pitching contest for Nat Geo Kids.

The newest season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! on Disney+ gets even weirder! Set both in studio and in the field, the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE! integrates a mix of arts and crafts, unbelievable facts and real-life exploration. Whether hunting for dinosaur fossils, hiking volcanoes or flying planes, the science-loving duo of Carly and Charlie inspires kids to get excited about the world around them. This season includes guest appearances from Nat Geo Photographers and Explorers, including Anand Varma, who teaches Carly and Charlie the correct way to take the perfect photo, and professor and founder of SciStarter Darlene Cavalier, who describes how she is exploring new ways to connect people with science. Carly Ciarrocchi serves as producer of the award-winning WEIRD BUT TRUE!, fulfilling children’s curiosity of the world around them. Brooklyn-based Carly, who is also a performer, writer, creator and morning enthusiast, is best known for her work as a host and writer for “Sunny Side Up,” Sprout's live, morning show for preschoolers. Other hosting credits include “Snug’s House” and “The Big Fun Crafty Show” for Universal Kids. All three shows earned Daytime Emmy nominations. Charlie Engelman returns to host the third season of WEIRD BUT TRUE! with new co-host Carly Ciarrocchi. He also serves as writer, co-executive producer and production designer of the award-winning series. Charlie, who is based in Chicago, earned a Daytime Emmy Award for his writing on WEIRD BUT TRUE!. He has also created multiple award-winning programming for National Geographic, Disney and FOX, including the Emmy-nominated short series Nature Boom Time, which he created after winning a pitching contest for Nat Geo Kids.

Natalia es locutora y actriz de doblaje. Es la voz institucional del canal Nat Geo Kids y entre otros cientos de trabajos interpreta a Doctora Juguetes en el doblaje de la serie de Disney y al personaje infantil Plim Plim. En comerciales ha grabado para Nestlé, Head & Shoulders, Coca Cola entre muchas otras marcas. Su página web es: http://www.nataliarosminati.com

E ai, Ruma de Nerds! O Se Anime continua em sua série de entrevistas com profissionais da área da animação. Neste episódio, Vinicius Augusto Bozzo recebe o diretor, roteirista e animador Rafael Ribas que dirigiu o filme "Lino", a maior bilheteria de um longa de animação no cinema brasileiro e o melhor resultado de um filme brasileiro em distribuição em salas de cinema pelo mundo. Claro que os bastidores do filme, a série "Buzzu na Escola Intergalática" (Nat Geo Kids e Gloob) e toda a sua trajetória na animação não podem faltar. Ouça por aqui! Duração: 1:06:37 Apresentação e roteiro: Vinicius Bozzo (@viniciusbozzo) Edição: Rildon Oliver (@rildonoliver)

In this episode, Vice President and Editorial Director of National Geographic Kids Books, Becky Baines and I touch on some of the amazing and unusual subjects of the 2021 edition of the New York Times bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac, U.S. Edition. You'll find all-new animal tales, explorer profiles, awesome inventions and more and it's packed with stunning photographs and interesting info designed especially for children ages 8 to 12 years. Find and follow Becky on Instagram @_beckyneedscoffee_ and a great resource for kids of all ages is at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/.

On this bonus episode of CFAA, we speak with Allyson Shaw, an editor and writer at National Geographic Kids.  In this interview we learn about “comeback critters,” animals that were struggling but are now doing a lot better because of human intervention, as well as animals that still really need our help.  We also talk about the dangers and benefits of plastic, and practical tips to reduce plastic consumption. This episode is FULL of tips on how kids can help protect animals.  We’d love to hear some of the tips you found most inspiring, and which going to try to do yourselves!  You can tweet us at @coolanimalspod or email us at cfaa@gmail.com, and we will send you a bookmark! Thanks as always for listening, and we will back soon with our regular format.

In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends!

Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. Episode 1 drops 10/21/19! Check out ZeustheMighty.com (http://zeusthemighty.com/) to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends-Athena the Cat, Ares the Pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more-who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories!

Anita Silvey's new book is called "UNDAUNTED" for Nat Geo Kids about Orangutans.

Sarah Wassner Flynn called in to talk about her latest Nat Geo Kids book.

Are Siri and Alexa taking into consideration the current climate in the workplace? Apple and Amazon might want to have a word with their AI companions before somebody calls human resources! In light of the massive wildfires in Southern California this week, we also have Travel Dude Gary Warner talking about how airlines and Amtrak respond in times of natural disaster. And Becky Baines from Sirius XM's Weird But True Radio Show talks about the latest Nat Geo Kids book, "Weird But True Christmas." Joining Phil Hulett as co-hosts are Gonzo Greg Spillane and Dave Beasing, the Program Director is the former 100.3 The Sound in Los Angeles. Add these stories: Star Wars-Themed Sex Toys. The ninja who stole the sex doll. OK, that's it for sex. Next up, the Cheapest places to live in America (would you live there?) Facebook gets even creepier. The top musical acts of 2017. The top 10 surprising actors. Even more surprising is who is NOT on the list. Are you ready for Pizza Hut to deliver beer? And finally, what can go wrong when a woman brings her service dog to a Broadway performance of "Cats?"

Co-hosts Kelly Bennett, Lauren Howard-Hayes and Katie Elsaesser gang up on Phil Hulett for a rousing series of conversations, including one with Manny the Movie Guy. He reviews Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Baywatch. Are either of them worth watching? Listen to find out. Plus Jennifer Emmett from Nat Geo Kids offers up the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2018 as  way to keep your child's brain from turning to mush over the summer. And these stories: The return of the Creepy Clown. The student most likely to... Moldy sandwich brings big bucks on eBay. The crib that sounds like a Ford. Beer pipeline! Scrawny kid reels in giant tuna! Goat Yoga. Roller Coast Kidney Stones. Phil's spleen.