Podcasts about National Geographic Kids

The sauropodomorph Ahvaytum is several million years older than any previously known dinosaur from Laurasia. And there are some even older tracks. Plus the results of the sweet sixteen round of our dino duels bracket.For links to every news story, links to our new book, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/200_years_of_dinosaurs-Episode-531/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.200 years of dinosaurs, our book titled I Know Dino! will be published soon with National Geographic Kids! Pre-order your copy at https://bit.ly/ikdbook2025 if you tell us you ordered it at https://bit.ly/iorderedthebook we'll send you an addendum with a dozen more dinosaurs we had to cut from the book.In dinosaur news this week:A new sauropodomorph shows that dinosaurs were living in the northern hemisphere way earlier than previously thought This episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones from the Jurassic Period in Northwest Colorado this summer. For details go to CNCC.edu/dinodigSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this insightful episode, Melissa Mawai shares her inspiring journey from corporate project management to becoming a published children's author and illustrator. After the passing of her father and the global pandemic, Melissa found herself at a crossroads—one that led her to pursue her true passion for storytelling. Now, with five published books under her belt with major publishers like National Geographic Kids and DK, Melissa reflects on the challenges, lessons, and triumphs of her creative career pivot.One of the biggest hurdles she faced? Self-promotion. If you've ever struggled with marketing yourself, you'll appreciate Melissa's honest take on overcoming the “ick” factor and finding an authentic way to share your work. As a neurodiverse professional, she has also dedicated her work to helping neurodiverse children navigate the world through engaging stories.From navigating the entrepreneurial path to embracing creativity in every professional interaction, Melissa offers invaluable wisdom for anyone looking to align their career with their passions. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming podcast, Kid Lit Deconstruction Zone!What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Melissa used the COVID-19 pandemic as a turning point in her careerThe impact of personal loss on career clarity and purposeOvercoming the discomfort of self-promotion and marketing yourself authenticallyThe importance of creating stories that support neurodiverse childrenHow coaching helped her refine her career path and build confidenceThe journey to launching her new podcast, Kid Lit Deconstruction ZoneHow to infuse creativity into networking and professional relationshipsMelissa's future goals, including more school visits and speaking engagementsResources & Links: Connect with Melissa and explore her work:Website: melissamawai.comFollow her on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmwai/ – she promises to say hello back!If you're looking for inspiration to bring more creativity and authenticity into your career and learn how coaching can help you, like it helped Melissa, tune in now.Support the showThank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Want me to review your LinkedIn profile? Learn more here. Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource for mid-career professionals. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Check Out John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Hi Listeners,Welcome back to another episode by the Da Potato Sisters. This weeks episode is all about manatees! If you want us to make an episode about a certain animal or habitat we haven't talked about yet, please reach out to us at dapotatosisters@gmail.com.We hope you enjoy!-Isha and RiyaSources and Credits:ThoughtCo.The 3 different types of Manatees.Thought.CoNational Geographic KIDSThe National Park Service (.gov)

We learn about all sorts of adorable baby animals.

Today's episode couldn't be more timely. We're exploring the important topic of resilience and how to support our kids in navigating challenging times. Joining me is Dr. Tovah Klein, author of the insightful new book Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty. Dr. Klein is a renowned developmental psychologist and the director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development. With over 30 years of experience, she's dedicated her career to understanding what children need to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. She's a sought-after advisor to children's media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids and Apple TV+.  In her latest book, Tovah explains why resilience isn't a fixed trait but a skill that can be nurtured through supportive relationships and intentional parenting practices. And so in today's conversation, we unpack what it means to be an anchor and container for our children, explore the five pillars of resilience—security and trust, emotional regulation, agency, social connection, and self-acceptance—and discuss why understanding our own emotional baggage is key to helping our kids build resilience.   I love the way Tovah frames resiliency as a skill that is built together between parents and children because so often we think of it as an individual characteristic. And as you'll hear in this conversation, it all starts with the connection between us. There's so much food for thought and hope.    About Dr. Tovah Klein Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is the author of Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. She is also the Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. In her role as a researcher and professor and in direct care with parents and children for over thirty years, Klein has helped to define what every child needs to thrive, regardless of their life situations. Working worldwide with programs addressing the needs of children, she is highly sought after as a developmental expert on a range of timely topics and an advisor to children's media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids, Apple TV+, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, Room to Grow, and Ubuntu Pathways South Africa.   Things you'll learn Why resilience isn't a fixed trait but rather the ability to adapt and adjust with life's uncertainties What it means for a parent to serve as an anchor and container for their children Why awareness of our own emotional baggage is crucial in order to help our kids be more resilient What the 5 pillars of resilience are and how to cultivate them Why agency and social connection are vital for children's development and building resilience   Resources mentioned Dr. Tovah Klein's website Dr. Tovah Klein's How Toddler's Thrive website Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty by Dr. Tovah Klein How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success by Dr. Tovah Klein Barnard Center for Family Development Dr. Stephen Porges Dr. Michele Borba Dr. Michele Borba on How to Help Kids Thrive in an Anxious World (Tilt Parenting) You Factor Journal code: Tovah24   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greek myths have been passed down through generations, remaining as relevant as ever with their spot-on portrayal of the human experience—proving that gods and mortals have more in common than we'd like to admit. Kenny Curtis, the host of National Geographic Kids' podcast Greeking Out, joins Ryan to talk about the evolution of myths across different cultures and times. Kenny and Ryan discuss the significance of ancient myths, the process of creating the show, and the fascinating ways these timeless stories continue to captivate and teach us today.Pick up a copy of Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths and Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.comCheck out the National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast and follow Kenny on Instagram and X: @KennyCurtisTalk

If you're a grandparent, you already know there's no greater joy than sharing a colorful, exciting, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our guests are a father/daughter team who've created both the hit podcast and a NYT bestseller Greeking Out. They've once again joined forces to provide a mixture of mythology and mirth that will delight both grandchildren and grandparents alike. Their latest romp through Greek mythology is called, Greeking Out: Heroes and Olympians. The book is published by National Geographic Kids, so you know it's extra special and authors Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes join us to share all about it. So gather the grandkids and tune in for a lively, tongue-in-cheek conversation about the heroes and Olympians who are sure to capture the imagination of children of all ages!

Join me today for a chat with Dr. Tovah Klein, a leading expert in child development and author of Raising Resilience, to uncover the secrets to nurturing resilient kids. In this insightful conversation, Tovah shares practical parenting strategies, explore her five key pillars of resilience, and explains how parents can serve as both an anchor and a container for their children. Dr. Klein also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in building resilience in children, offering valuable tips for parents on this journey.Episode Chapters |02:46 | Understanding the Importance of Resilience05:58 | The Role of Parents in Building Resilience09:09 | Navigating Emotions and Challenges11:59 | The Five Pillars of Resilience14:58 | Community Support and Parenting17:48 | Recognizing Signs of Struggle in Children21:01 | The Impact of Relationships on Parenting24:05 | Encouraging Independence and TrustAbout Tovah |Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is the author of Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.  She is also the Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. In her role as a researcher and professor and in direct care with parents and children for over thirty years, Klein has helped to define what every child needs to thrive, regardless of their life situations. Working worldwide with programs addressing the needs of children, she is highly sought after as a developmental expert on a range of timely topics and an advisor to children's media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids, Apple TV+, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, Room to Grow, and Ubuntu Pathways South Africa.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityDiane's Resource:Let GrowCan't Stop Talking About: Great Elephant Migration (in NYC)Connect with Tovah:Tovah's Website: www.tovahklein.comTovah's FacebookTovah's X/TwitterTovah's InstagramEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you've been struggling with motivation to declutter, I'd love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We'll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble: https://gobble.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Life 360: www.life360.com* Check out Ritual and use my code MIN for a great deal: ritual.com* Check out Seed : https://Seed.com/MINIMALIST* Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off their first month, that's up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/MINIMALIST.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Lisa and Tovah discuss:The nuisance stressors your teen has to handle every day. Building resilience in the face of uncertainty. What it means to be a buffer for your child. Parenting styles that have been beneficial or harmful to building resiliency in teams.Why you have to work on yourself to build resiliency in your children and teens.Key Takeaways: Stressors happen to your teen every single day. Helping them through these nuisance stressors will help them build the resilience to handle any stressor.As a child's arousal to the stressor increases, the parent tunes in to the child to connect with them in what they need. Over time, your child will learn to manage that stress on their own because they know they are not alone. Holding healthy boundaries helps your children build resilience. Boundaries can come from a gentle place of care and communication and aren't harmful. Children need their parents to make the hard decisions and hold those boundaries.Building resilience in your child begins with you.  “It's so important that parents be forgiving of themselves because it is in this relationship that our teens learn how to succeed, however, you want to define success, and resilience is part of that success.” – Dr. Tovah KleinAbout Dr. Tovah Klein: Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University; Director of the Center for Toddler Development; and author of Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. In her roles as a researcher and professor and in direct care with parents and children for over thirty years, Klein has helped to define what every child needs to thrive, regardless of their life situations. Working worldwide with programs addressing the needs of children, she is highly sought after as a developmental expert on a range of timely topics and an advisor to children's media and organizations, including National Geographic Kids, AppleTV+, The Children's Museum of Manhattan, the Hunts Point Alliance for Children, Room to Grow, and Ubuntu Pathways South Africa.Episode References:#040 Building Motivation & Stress Tolerance for Happy Teens with Ned Johnson https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/040-building-motivation-stress-tolerance-for-happy-teens/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Tovah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tovahklein Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howtoddlersthrive Website: https://www.tovahklein.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovah-klein Preorder her latest book, releasing 09/03/2024, at: https://www.tovahklein.com/books Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Surprise! Spiritually Ever After is now a video podcast with episodes sharing on YouTube. Watch this episode here: youtu.be/NtBBaVogtlo In this episode, Kitty shares a long-awaited reveal of all of her Loungefly backpacks and lets you behind the scenes on the planning for her upcoming Walt Disney World trip, staying at the Grand Floridian and celebrating a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding! This episode covers: * SEA is now a video podcast! * A quick little meditation drop-in * Loungefly Reveal * Walt Disney World trip planning * A sneak peek into Kitty's upcoming Disneybounds * Tips on how Kitty plans her WDW outfits * For the Harry Potter fans, a shout out to Kitty's Hogwarts house

Welcome to Season 5 of the True Fiction Project. We are kicking off this episode with something a little different. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about the new book they are launching July 15, 2024, written by our very own Reenita Hora! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer's impending tragedy. IN THIS EPISODE:[2:42] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House? [4:12] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House?[5:53] How did they get connected to Reenita? [12:21] What type of genre do they typically work with?[15:27] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about? [21:35] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States? [25:06] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)?[27:01] What are Lynn's expectations for this book? [30:14] Is there a screenplay version in development? [31:02] How can people get their hands on the book?[32:21] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora. If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a note at https://www.reenita.com/contact.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of the podcast and be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahoraFiction Credits:Written and read by Reenita HoraRESOURCES:Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSSWalmartThriftbooksBooktopia (Australia)Hatchards (UK)If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a not at https://www.reenita.com/contact.)Guest InformationIndignor House Website  Indignor House FacebookIndignor House Twitter Indignor House InstagramGet in touch with Reenita:LinkedInTiktokInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)SubstackThreadsLinkTreeBIO:Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor HouseLynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She's the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time.Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House  Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air.Bio for Reenita HoraReenita, the 'Nora Ephron' of South Asian storytelling, spinning yarns as eclectic as Mumbai's iconic 'Bhel Puri' – a tantalizing concoction of flavors with an occasional bug for that extra crunch! Her stories star a motley crew of characters caught in the whirlwind of imperfect scenarios, all while stubbornly refusing to sell out. Her writing, unapologetically Indian, pulses with the colors and rhythms of her culture, deftly blending humor and authenticity.  LA Weekly spotlighted her unique approach to weaving Indian humor and culture into the American tapestry, celebrating the innovative narrative of Operation Mom. Read the LA Weekly Article here.In her previous life, Reenita was a journalist, editor, and writer for platforms like National Geographic Kids, Disney India, Cartoon Network Asia, the New York Times, CNN, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Bloomberg. Her awards and accolades include the Eric Hoffer Book Award, IndieReader Discovery Award, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Award, Script2Comic, Launchpad, and Emerging Screenwriters awards, and Sundance Institute Development Slate second rounder. No one-trick pony though, she's the brains behind two podcasts: the True Fiction Project (where reality takes a nose dive into the scripted world) and Shadow Realm (a magical portal to riveting narrative fiction). Dive headfirst into her world fantastical tales, and laugh-out-loud moments at http://www.reenita.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ron is frustrated with AI (artificial intelligence) (not the steak sauce) when it comes to customer service........ Guest: Kathryn Williams with National Geographic KIds- all about sharks

William Frohne is an accomplished outdoor content creator, videographer, and photographer, known for his captivating visual storytelling. Based in Washington State, his love for the great outdoors is reflected in his breathtaking imagery that consistently sparks a deep sense of awe and appreciation for the earth and its vast and indescribably beautiful landscapes. ⁣ William's passion for exploration has seen him traverse a diverse range of terrains, each providing a distinct canvas for his art. From the rugged peaks of Alaska to the desolate beauty of the American Southwest, his creations offer a profound exploration of the world we inhabit. It's this unique perspective that has resulted in his work being published in prominent publications such as National Geographic Kids, The Times, The Daily Star, Alaska Magazine, Outside Magazine, Oregon Magazine, and Washington Magazine among others. Since embarking on his professional journey, William has collaborated with an array of globally recognized brands including, TikTok, Tentsile, Earth, Scarpa, and Jack Wolfskin. ⁣ William has worked to organically grow his following across social media to more than 170,000 people. His approach to social media values community and building a genuine connection with his followers. On Instagram and TikTok, William has found success in the mountain-centric niche, creating more than one-fifth of the top 100 all-time most-liked “mountain photography” videos on TikTok.

Here we address the urgent challenge parents face in guiding their children through pain without resorting to harmful methods of numbing it. April Capochino Myers, an accomplished journalist with over 20 years of experience and the author of "The Fentanyl Project." April shares her insights on the dangers of fentanyl from a mother's perspective, highlighting the importance of emotional resilience and mindful parenting in the battle against the opioid crisis. With a rich background that includes features in The Washington Post and National Geographic Kids, April brings a deeply informed and compassionate view on how parents can empower their children to navigate life's hardships safely and healthily. Don't miss this vital conversation on mindfulness, parenting, and the steps we can take to protect our families from the grip of addiction. Find April Here: https://www.aprilcapochinomyers.com/ Time Stamps: (00:00:29) Teaching Children about Fentanyl. (00:06:35) Processing pain and addiction. (00:09:41) Dirty pain vs clean pain. (00:10:44) The impact of fentanyl. (00:17:34) The impact of pharma industry. (00:19:01) Rainbow fentanyl packaging techniques. (00:23:44) Teaching kids about fentanyl. (00:26:27) Understanding and managing feelings. (00:29:35) Dealing with emotional pain. (00:33:46) Importance of being present. (00:38:15) Boredom and meditation. (00:42:12) Self-mastery and composure. (00:44:02) Fentanyl crisis awareness and education. (00:49:13) Dealing with anxiety in kids. (00:54:14) Social media and anxiety. (00:55:58) Embracing pain and joy. (00:59:13) Building character through suffering. (01:03:03) Navigating pain and growth. (01:05:17) Teaching kids to feel emotions. (01:10:41) Navigating physical and emotional pain. Synopsis: Being present and available for children is crucial in helping them navigate pain and emotional challenges. In a podcast episode, April Capochino Myers emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for children to express their emotions and talk about their feelings. By being present and attentive, parents can better understand their children's struggles and provide necessary support. April also highlights being a lighthouse for children, guiding them through difficult times without judgment. She introduces RAINN - Recognize, Acknowledge, Investigate, Nurture - to help children process emotions. Additionally, April discusses the impact of parental self-care on supporting children through challenges. Ultimately, being present and available allows parents to establish trust and support, enabling children to navigate pain effectively. Teaching children healthy coping mechanisms and providing a safe space can prevent them from turning to substances to numb pain. April underscores the importance of recognizing and acknowledging children's feelings, fostering open communication, and actively listening. She also emphasizes parental self-care and mindfulness, modeling healthy behaviors. Overall, the podcast stresses creating a nurturing environment for children to express feelings and develop coping mechanisms. April highlights educating communities about the dangers of fentanyl to empower them to support those struggling with addiction. Understanding fentanyl's impact can lead to community action, such as programs, resources, and advocacy for policy changes. By raising awareness and rallying support, communities can create a network to uplift individuals and families affected by addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentalkingmindfulness/message

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This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss great books for giving this holiday season! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: The Common's Author Postcard Auction Wizkit: An Adventure Overdue by Tanya J. Scott Eragon: Illustrated edition by Christopher Paolini and Sidharth Chaturvedi Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly Snacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi A Field Guide to Backyard Birds of North America: A Visual Directory of the Most Popular Backyard Birds - Includes a 2-Year Logbook by Rob Hume   Birdsearch: More than 100 Themed Wordsearch Puzzles by Eric Saunders The Pride Atlas: 500 Iconic Destinations for Queer Travelers by Maartje Hensen On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain by Ronald C. White  Shadow Speaker deluxe edition by Nnedi Okorafo Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants 10th-anniversary edition by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Do-Over by Lynn Painter, special edition Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion by Mitchell S. Jackson  Fangirl 10th Anniversary Edition by Rainbow Rowell Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife) of the Velvet Underground by Dylan Jones  The Cruel Prince Collector's Edition by Holly Black Our World in Numbers Animals: An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts by DK Weird But True Sharks by National Geographic Kids  1,000 Amazing Weird Facts by DK The Great British Baking Show: Kitchen Classics: The Official 2023 Great British Bake Off Book by The Bake Off Team For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reenita Malhotra Hora founded, built and sold Ayoma, a health and wellness brand, and has written seven books - five non-fiction and two fiction. She has contributed to The Hindu, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India and National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney and more. She is a founder, executive-level content, operations, & marketing leader, and prolific writer. Reenita has served as Head of Marketing at SRI International, Silicon Valley's pioneer science and deep tech research institute, VP of Content at hibooks/Otto Radio producer/presenter for Bloomberg and award-winning host for RTHK Radio 3 in Hong Kong. With experience across industries, including: media, entertainment, communications, tech/innovation and wellness industries in the USA and Asia, she grows organizations, ranging from early stage startups through mid-size businesses, through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy. She is a limited partner in the How Women Invest fund which specifically invests in women owned companies. In this episode we discussed: the effect storytelling has on our lives the essence of purpose the importance of having a strong sense of direction in both our personal and professional lives. Connect with Reenita Malhotra Hora: https://www.reenita.com   Is Your Book Ready to be Turned into a Successful Online Course? Find out by downloading my time-tested FREE “Book-to-Course Readiness Checklist.” Get it here today: Create Masterful Courses (https://createmasterfulcourses.com/)   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz    

Ron takes a weird look at some aspects of Halloween and the "trick or treat" thing.... Guest: Christina Sauer with National Geographic Kids

This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids bestselling Weird But True! Series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling fact behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions and much more! For instance, did you know it took 70 thousand pencils to draw the artwork for the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), or that Donald Duck has an asteroid named after him? Discover the mystery at the top of Disneyland's Matterhorn, Goofy's original name and how much food is prepared each day for the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Movie fans of Disney popular UP (2009) will amaze to learn how many balloons in would take in real life to lift Carl's house! Packed with 300 awesome facts and loads of cool pictures, this fun filled book is perfect for Middle School fans of Disney and all things wacky.

Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 598 With Stephanie Warren Drimmer From National Geographic's Jurassic Smarts Inside, they'll discover game-changing fossil finds, surprising dinosaur stats, and a fascinating variety of prehistoric creatures in all shapes and sizes—some totally bizarre! Encounter gentle, long-necked giants; toothy carnivores; and dinosaurs with all sorts of incredible adaptations, like vibrant feathers, massive horns, spikey battle-ax tails, and beyond! Get answers to burning dinosaur questions, like… How do we know what colors dinosaurs were? And, gulp, could you have outrun a T. rex? Meet paleontologists digging up incredible discoveries in the field today, explore dino-themed travel destinations, find out which prehistoric creatures would win big in an eating competition, and way, WAY more. This quirky, info-packed book is a feast for the eyes, with stunning illustrations and fossil photos on every page, a colorful design, and bonus fun facts sprinkled throughout. It's the perfect book for experienced dino devotees and newcomers alike. For more dinosaur awesomeness from National Geographic Kids, check out these books: Weird But True! Dinosaurs; Ultimate Dinopedia, 2nd Edition; Dinosaur Atlas; and How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs.

The latest book in National Geographic Kids' series Weird But True is titled "Weird but True! DISNEY- 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney." (2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney Studios.)

This week, Mousetalgia sets out the fall potpourri with a collection of fun seasonal topics. First, Julia Layne returns to the show to present a list of fun fall activities you can enjoy with a little Disney twist, in case you aren't able to make it to the parks this year for all the Halloween fun. Then, Jeff and Julia report on a recent event at the Walt Disney Family Museum featuring Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Creative Director Kim Irvine, who has spent over half a century (and counting) as an Imagineer and shared stories about her mentors and notable projects over the course of her career at Disneyland. Finally, Jeff talks to National Geographic Kids Senior Editor Ariane Szu-Tu about "Weird But True! Disney," the latest installment in the popular line of books packed with trivia and facts from all over the Walt Disney Company. Keep in touch: comments@mousetalgia.com

This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids bestselling Weird But True! Series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling fact behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions and much more! For instance, did you know it took 70 thousand pencils to draw the artwork for the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), or that Donald Duck has an asteroid named after him? Discover the mystery at the top of Disneyland's Matterhorn, Goofy's original name and how much food is prepared each day for the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Movie fans of Disney popular UP (2009) will amaze to learn how many balloons in would take in real life to lift Carl's house! Packed with 300 awesome facts and loads of cool pictures, this fun filled book is perfect for Middle School fans of Disney and all things wacky.

Inside, they'll discover game-changing fossil finds, surprising dinosaur stats, and a fascinating variety of prehistoric creatures in all shapes and sizes—some totally bizarre! Encounter gentle, long-necked giants; toothy carnivores; and dinosaurs with all sorts of incredible adaptations, like vibrant feathers, massive horns, spikey battle-ax tails, and beyond! Get answers to burning dinosaur questions, like… How do we know what colors dinosaurs were? And, gulp, could you have outrun a T. rex? Meet paleontologists digging up incredible discoveries in the field today, explore dino-themed travel destinations, find out which prehistoric creatures would win big in an eating competition, and way, WAY more. This quirky, info-packed book is a feast for the eyes, with stunning illustrations and fossil photos on every page, a colorful design, and bonus fun facts sprinkled throughout. It's the perfect book for experienced dino devotees and newcomers alike.

Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes called in to talk about the wildly successful podcast "Greeting Out" and new book inspired by the show, GREEKING OUT: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths.Kenny Curtis has more than 30 years in children's programming as a performer, writer, and producer. He is one of the creators of National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast series, which he hosts and cowrites alongside his daughter, Jillian Hughes. Together, Kenny and Jillian have helped develop a number of well-known kids content offerings for partners and platforms like Pinna, Tinkercast, Kidz Bop, and 8 Pound Gorilla Records. But Kenny may be best known as the human behind the long-running radio program The Animal Farm on SiriusXM's original family music channel, Kids Place Live. Jillian Hughes is a professional writer with her heart in the kids and family industry. She's a writer for National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast series and has contributed to other platforms including Pinna, Tinkercast, and iHeart. She also works as a copywriter crafting marketing collateral for numerous industries. While she enjoys working with all her clients, she is especially partial to collaborating with Kenny—who just happens to be her Dad.

If you're a grandparent, you already know there's no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our 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. Some favorite titles of her books for National Geographic Kids include 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.   And we're happy that Stephanie is joining to share all about her brand new book for National Geographic Kids. It's called Jurassic Smarts and this book is filled with fun and fascinating facts about those amazing creatures who ruled the earth long ago. In fact, this latest book is guaranteed to delight anyone who was ever a dinosaur fan. (And I know a lot of us boomers were dino-philes for sure!) Plus, there's all sorts of new facts and findings you'll want to know. So gather the grandkiddies and be sure to tune in for a fun and interesting conversation about those amazing Thunder Lizards of yore!

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

CHRISTINA SAUER is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She's edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geographic Readers. An avid supporter of STEAM education, Christina has had the privilege of creating children's media for Disney Junior and NASA. When she's not editing, Christina can be found reading with a cup of tea or hiking the mountains of Virginia. Christina visited the show to talk about a new book from National Geographic Kids, Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff.TUCKER PERKINS is president and CEO of The Propane Research and Education Council. Tucker called in to share information on how propane-fueled school buses are safer and healthier for children, and have been shown to help improve performance in the classroom.

Our planet is packed with the weird and wonderful, strange and peculiar, funny and outrageous. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS WEIRD BUT TRUE! 2024 brings us the latest collection in this annual volume of the block buster kid-favorite series. Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news and more in this annual compendium of everything WEIRD BUT TRUE! fans love…and then some. Journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan when the sand is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, WEIRD BUT TRUE! WORLD offers an unparalleled adventure filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness. This BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza is updated each year with NEW ‘world's weirdest' winners from around the globe, weird news, fresh facts and strange sites, animals, and events for every continent. With lots of photos, wow-worthy facts, stats and infographics. A perfect choice for any curious kid -or kid at heart- willing to embrace the quirky side of life.

Our planet is packed with the weird and wonderful, strange and peculiar, funny and outrageous. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS WEIRD BUT TRUE! 2024 brings us the latest collection in this annual volume of the block buster kid-favorite series. Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news and more in this annual compendium of everything WEIRD BUT TRUE! fans love…and then some. Journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan when the sand is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, WEIRD BUT TRUE! WORLD offers an unparalleled adventure filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness. This BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza is updated each year with NEW ‘world's weirdest' winners from around the globe, weird news, fresh facts and strange sites, animals, and events for every continent. With lots of photos, wow-worthy facts, stats and infographics. A perfect choice for any curious kid -or kid at heart- willing to embrace the quirky side of life.

If you're a grandparent, you already know there's no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Kathryn Williams. Kathryn has been editing, as well as writing and illustrating, children's books at National Geographic Kids for 8 years. She loves getting to learn about all the weird and wonderful animals who inhabit our planet, so I'm guessing she was awfully excited about editing the book we'll be discussing today. It's called Weird But True: World 2024 and this book is filled with fun and fascinating facts that will amaze and delight both you and your grandchildren. So gather the grandkiddies and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

Mark interviews Reenita Malhotra Hora, an award-winning screenwriter, novelist and audio producer. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. Learn more about SciFidea and the awesome Dyson Sphere Sci-Fi Writing Contest.   In the interview, Mark and Reenita talk about: How Reenita has been writing her entire life and her love of storytelling in varous forms The manner in which life can be more fun when we are creating and when we don't always take life so seriously Focusing for a long time on how she could help her clients get THEIR stories out there The decision, in mid-pandemic, to begin to take her writing career in her own hands and developing her own IP The release of her book OPERATION MOM, which was released by Harper Collins India initially in 2011 Buying the rights back for the book in the rest of the world (ie, outside India), as well as for the subsidiary rights for film, TV, etc The publisher's belief that the Western world isn't at all interested in reading a book set in Mumbai Reenita's own screenplay adaptation of the novel (written in the last year) which she decided to set in Hoboken, New Jersey How the story and the comedy in the screenplay remains the same but how the specific details and specific jokes have been modified and adjusted for the different market Just how much Reenita has been learning about publishing in the past few years The way that working with a smaller, boutique publisher can be a good experience, but how an author self-publishing it can potentially work a bit better because of the control they have Winning the Santa Barbara International Screenplay Award and being a finalist for the New York International Screenplay Award The unique approach Reenita took with her newer book Shadow Realms and the multiple formats she has created it in The importance of understanding the business of storytelling The two active podcasts Reenita has created, including the True Fiction Project, which explores the journey of story from non-fiction to fiction The different opportunities for various sponsorships in these two different podcasts Diversity being so important, but the fact that it has become such a recent "buzzword" The interesting compromise of the diversity of a community like Hoboken (which has shades of similarity to Mumbai and offers a window into the Indian-American community) How it can be fun to play with stereotypes and tropes and to turn them around Reenita's passion about bringing the experience of South-Asians to an American audience Describing her experiences as being akin to a street-food in Mumbai And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a few things from the conversation, including the narrow way many New York publishers look at setting in a novel, which hasn't changed all that much since the early 1990s, and the dynamic way Reenita has explored storytelling in creative ways, while patiently learning more about the industry. Links of Interest: Reenita's Website Operation Mom Reenita's Podcasts Screenplays The 2023 Aurora Awards (YouTube) 2023 Aurora Awards Opening Schtick (YouTube) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   Reenita Malhotra Hora is an award-winning screenwriter, novelist and audio producer. Based partly in San Francisco and partly in Los Angeles, her experiences are akin to 'Bhel Puri,' the street food of Mumbai, her native place — a delectable mix of tastes (and preferences), meshed together with a bug or two for good measure. Passionate about storytelling the Indian narrative, Reenita writes characters and themes that reflect the South Asian experience whether set in South Asia or in the Western world. As a writer she has contributed to Reuters, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Times of India, Rolling Stone, National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney and more. As an on-air news reporter, writer, and producer, she has contributed to Bloomberg, RTHK Radio 3, Monocle Radio and the BBC. She has two active podcasts - 'Shadow Realm' (narrative fantasy fiction) and the 'True Fiction Project' (unscripted to scripted). Her female-driven comedy, 'Operation Mom' is a Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards winner, a Chanticleer International Book Awards GrandPrize winner and an Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize winner. Her YA fantasy screenplay, ‘Shadow Realm' is a Script2Comic and Launchpad Prose finalist, a Screencraft quarterfinalist, and a selected nominee for the New Media Film Festival. She is a limited partner in the How Women Invest fund which specifically invests in women owned companies. She is working on her next novel and has recently launched Chapter by episode, a digital publishing platform for immersive chat fiction stories with diverse themes.     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Gina Teichert. Gina discusses Tik Tok, Napa County, growing up in Nevada, National Geographic Kids, the influence of her Artist grandmother, support from her family, her connection to the West, bringing her experiences into her work, voice, art school, the fashion industry and modeling, sketching, her own rubric for her work, coffee table books, graduating herself from art school, rejection, scream therapy, “Hearts in SF”, her experience as a studio assistant, oil painting, routine, goal setting, the catalyst for her concentrating on her art career fulltime, her piece “Atomic Madonna”, self-portraits, Magritte, her successes the past few years, pricing, freelance writing, the relationship between art & society, and her mantra.Join us for a wonderful and thoughtful conversation with Gina Teichert.Check out Gina's work at her website www.ginateichert.com Follow Gina Teichert on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/ginateichert/Catch Gina's work in person at these upcoming exhibitions.Blue Stream Gallery – www.bluestreamgallery.com“Beginning: New History and Artistic Growth”Group ExhibitionAugust 31st – September 13th, 2023Opening Reception – September 2nd at 5pm Dorado 806 Art Gallery – www.dorado806.com“Wytches”Group ExhibitionOctober 13th – October 28th, 2023

How do you build connections with your students?It's almost time to head back to the classroom and that means you are probably trying to decide what to do on your first day back. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I'm sharing 5 different icebreakers that will help you build rapport and connection with your students which will set both you and your students up for a much more successful year!Topics covered in this episode include:Why it is essential to prioritize connection over data collectionThe many benefits of building trust with your students right from the startA super engaging game to play on your first day backA fun way for students share a bunch of different facts about themselvesHow to use Would You Rather to get to know your students betterSome fun online resources for playing games with your studentsYour students won't work for you if they don't trust you. Don't miss this episode where I'm sharing ways to build that trust and rapport with them from the very first day!Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/186Resources Mentioned: Check out Highlights Kids Games: https://www.highlightskids.com/jokes/quiz/which-color-matches-your-personalityCheck out National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/category/other/quiz/Check out Baamboozle Would You Rather: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/79430Check out the free Getting To Know Your Rockstar Students resource:  https://bit.ly/STF-RockstarStudentsWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

If you're a grandparent, no doubt you know there's no greater joy than sharing a lively, colorful, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Christina Sauer. Christina is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She's edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geographic Readers. As an avid supporter of STEAM education, Christina has had the privilege of creating children's media for Disney Junior and NASA. Christina joins us to share all about the latest book she's edited called Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff. And, since it's published by National Geographic Kids, you know the book is going to be filled with fun and fascinating facts your grandchildren will love. So, gather your grandchildren and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

Today's interview is the PURRRfect mix of following your path/intution, not giving up, and on sharing your wisdom with the world. You are going to love hearing all about Cats, Intuition, and Life Pivots with Jenne Mundy CatProfiler: lost cats and cat behavior from CatProfiler.com. CatProfiler was created by accident: in 2003, Jenne Mundy's cat, Katka, got out. Through intimate knowledge of that one lost cat, Mundy was able to guess where she would hide and what she would do. By the time Mundy recovered her three months later, people started asking if Mundy could do the same thing for their cats. Mundy started by collecting detailed histories with the help of the owners. She developed a “feline behavioral profiling” methodology to measure and analyze the data for each lost cat. Mundy eventually founded CatProfiler, where she continues to use her skills to reunite owners with their missing cats. Mundy was one of the founders of Missing Cat Assistance, and she continues working in collaboration with rescue organizations and non-profits throughout the country. She has assisted in the recovery of over a thousand cats and their families worldwide. She also works with local San Antonio families to coach them through any behavioral misunderstandings they have with their cats. She volunteers with local shelters and does TNR to assist with the San Antonio overpopulation of feral cats. Mundy has appeared in National Geographic Kids, Prevention, Iams, Purina, The San Antonio Express News, and other local news. She's been a guest of Animal Planet and Discovery. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with two cats who showed up one day and never left. Instagram @catprofilerFacebook @thecatprofilerTwitter @catprofiler Free offerings:Free lost cat advice including a quick tips quiz and a comprehensive database of answers to common questions! https://catprofiler.com/lost-cat-help/ Cat Finder: find your lost cat using their behavioral profile! https://catprofiler.com/register/If cats had Tinder: different cat breeds write their own Tinder profiles as they search for their happily furever after: https://catprofiler.com/my-purrrfect-match/

I've seen a lot of questions about using current events and age-appropriate and motivating materials lately, and there are so many free resources out there that provide news or articles that are relevant to students that are motivating, engaging, and can be used to work on a variety of speech goals! So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk,  I'm sharing a bunch of them with you and tips on how you can use them today. Topics covered in this episode include:Why kids news articles are great resources for working on speech goalsMy number one go-to news resource for speech activitiesA list of my top resources for free news articles that work in speechTips for using these sites to enhance your speech sessionsThis episode is packed with tons of value and activity ideas. Make sure to tune in! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/183Resources Mentioned: Check out Newsela: www.newsela.com Check out DOGOnews: www.dogonews.com Check out Time for Kids: www.timeforkids.comCheck out National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com/newsCheck out Scholastic News: www.scholastic.com/kids/newsCheck out KidsPost: www.washingtonpost.com/kidspostCheck out PBS Kids News: www.pbskids.orgCheck out Science News for Students: www.sciencenewsforstudents.orgCheck out TIME for Kids Explainers: www.timeforkids.comCheck out Youngzine: youngzine.orgCheck out Breaking News English: https://breakingnewsenglish.comCheck out Izzit: https://izzit.orgCheck out Teen Kids News: https://teenkidsnews.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Take advantage of this podcast exclusive deal for SLP Elevate - speechtimefun.com/podcastelevate

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

For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Claosaurus, links from Steve Brusatte, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Claosaurus-Episode-449/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Claosaurus, Hadrosauroid that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Kansas, USA.Interview with Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist, paleontology advisor for Jurassic World, and author of a number of paleontology books. He's also the expert reviewer for a new National Geographic Kids book by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, called “How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs”In dinosaur news this week:There's a new spinosaurid dinosaur, Protathlitis cinctorrensis, that is estimated to be 10–11m (33–36ft) longA new small theropod was named Migmanychion laiyang for its peculiar hand claws Sponsors:The PaleoPins Collection: Diversity Expansion Kickstarter expands on The PaleoPins Collection with new prehistoric animal skulls! They have new designs like Dunkleosteus, Mosasaurus, and Diplodocus. Plus, as a perk for backing, you get access to the original line of The PaleoPins Collection with over a dozen dinosaurs (plus even more prehistoric animals). Check them out and get yours at bit.ly/paleopinsThis episode is brought to you by Mylio Photos. Organize, Protect, Rediscover a lifetime of photos & videos. Download Mylio Photos for free at mylio.com/dino. Just for our community, get 25% off Mylio Photos+ by going to mylio.com/dino and keep all of your backups perfectly synched and available on all your devices at all times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello everyone!Welcome back to The Cosmic Companion. I'm James Maynard!This week, we look at the one thing every space traveler will have in common — they will all be Living with a Body in Space. Later in the show, we will be joined by Christina Sauer, Associate Editor for National Geographic Kids, talking about their new release, Why? The Human Body. Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Part One- Ariane Szu-Tu, co-editor of National Geographic's Kids Almanac 2024. Part Two- (from the archives) Trevor Corson, author of "The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists are Unraveling the Mysteries of our Favorite Crustacean."

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".

From February 12, 2018: Parry Gripp is a singer-songwriter and recording artist who has racked up hundreds of millions of views on YouTube for songs like "It's Raining Tacos." Parry also leads the band Nerf Herder, a favorite among my fellow fans of '90s high octane geek rock. Parry called into talk about his new book (in partnership with National Geographic Kids), "Somebunny Loves Me."

In this episode of All Things Book Marketing, Reenita M. Hora offers perspective and actionable advice on the topic of diversity in publishing for both authors and industry professionals. Tune in or watch for insights and expert advice!Reenita Hora is a South Asian writer, audio-producer and award-winning journalist. Her backlist titles are listed here: www.reenita.com/books. As a writer/journalist, she has contributed to National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, and Times of India. As an on-air news reporter, writer, and producer, she has contributed to Bloomberg, RTHK Radio 3, Monocle Radio and the BBC. She is a Script2Comic finalist (Shadow Realm), a Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards winner (Operation Mom) and finalist (Shadow Realm) a Launchpad Prose Top 50 finalist (Playtime at the Bagh) and a Vail Film Festival Screenplay contest quarterfinalist (Shadow Realm). She has two podcasts —the True Fiction Project, and Shadow Realm. Her YA RomCom novel, Operation Mom, is a Grand Prize winner for the Chanticleer International Book Awards-Chatelaine Romance and the Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize winner too. She is Chief Storyteller at Chapter by episode, a digital publishing platform for immersive chat fiction stories with diverse themes. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

If you're a grandparent, no doubt you know there's no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Kathryn Williams. Kathryn has been editing, as well as writing and illustrating, children's books at National Geographic Kids for 8 years. She loves getting to learn about weird and wonderful animals and confesses to a special fondness for creepy crawly critters. So I'm guessing that she was pretty excited about the opportunity to edit the book we'll be discussing today. It's called Weird But True: Sharks and this book is filled with fun and fabulous facts that both you and your grandchildren will love. So gather the grandkiddies and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

As a grandparent, you know there are few things better than sharing a book with your grandchildren… especially one that's lively, entertaining and educational. Today's show is my third in a series from National Geographic Kids books and this one is truly exceptional. The book is called, WEIRD BUT TRUE! KNOW IT ALL: THE MIDDLE AGES and I'm thrilled that the author, Michael Burgan, is joining us to share more about this amazing read. Michael specializes in writing books about history, current events, geography and science for children. He wrote for Weekly Reader for six years before going freelance, and now he's also added the title of playwright to his name. I can't wait to find out more about the fascinating details to be found in the history of the Middle Ages… and I'm sure you're feeling the same way. So tune in for this one: you and your grandchildren are certain to be entertained with lots of weird and wonderful facts that will both educate and astound you!

Understanding and being smart with money should be taught starting at a young age to ensure personal financial success in the future! Not So Common Cents, NatGeo Kids' newest book, introduces money and its importance. Sarah Wassner Flynn and Alvin Hall joined me to discuss the book and how understanding money starting in elementary school can impact their futures. To purchase the book, visit this link! https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Common-Cents-Super-Important-Afford/dp/1426373287About the Guests:Sarah Wassner Flynn is an award-winning writer and children's nonfiction specialist. Some of her National Geographic Kids titles include Weird But True Know-It-All: Greek Mythology; This Book Stinks: Gross Garbage, Rotten Rubbish, and the Science of Trash; and The Ultimate Book of Sharks with world-renowned National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry. She has also contributed to the New York Times' bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac. This Book Stinks received the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, a Green Earth Book Award by the Nature Generation, and was designated as an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teachers Association.Alvin Hall is an internationally recognized, award-winning financial educator, author, and television and radio host. He's the author of the best-selling financial advice books You and Your Money, Your Money or Your Life, What Not to Spend, Getting Started in Mutual Funds, and his 2008 children's book Show Me the Money. In 2006, he was awarded the Wincott Award for business journalism for his 2006 documentary Jay-Z: From Brooklyn to the Boardroom about the life of rapper Jay-Z. In addition, he was the longtime host of the award-winning BBC radio finance program Your Money or Your Life.Sarah Wassner Flynn: https://www.sarahwassnerflynn.com/https://www.sarahwassnerflynn.com/abouthttps://twitter.com/sarahwflynnhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahwassnerflynn/Alvin Hall:https://alvinhall.com/https://alvinhall.com/about/https://www.facebook.com/alvin.d.hallhttps://twitter.com/alvin_d_hallhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIqEl9GZZ7lv9yXO8G6UjwAbout 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...

National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This episode, "Akhenaten The Heretic King," is all about King Tut's father and how he attempted to reset Egyptian religion and politics. You can listen to more episodes of Greeking Out on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be back next week with a regular episode of Overheard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yo-ho, a pirate's life for she! Legends of Blackbeard and movie buccaneers like Captain Jack Sparrow give us the impression that piracy was a man's world. But historians and the Nat Geo book Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas are righting the ship. Join the fleet of Zheng Yi Sao, a woman from southern China who at her peak commanded some 70,000 pirates during the early 19th century. For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard. Want more? Check out Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas, the new book from National Geographic Kids.  Subscribers can follow the trail of pirate queen Grace O'Malley—also known as “Bald Grace”—who became a living legend in 16th-century Ireland. An animated video breaks down the life of Zheng Yi Sao, perhaps the most successful pirate of all time. Also explore: There are plenty of pirate myths, but National Geographic has the true stories of discovering Blackbeard's ship, the reason pirates practiced democracy, and what science has to say about the food pirates ate (hint: it was usually terrible).      Go deeper with the books Pirates of the South China Coast, 1790-1810 by Dian Murray and The Blue Frontier: Maritime Vision and Power in the Qing Empire by Ronald Po. If you like what you hear and want to support more content like this, please consider a National Geographic subscription. Go to natgeo.com/explore to subscribe today.