What are invasive vines?
Kids' Questions Answered
Picture book author Leslie Eva Tayloe joins Dr. Danger to talk about invasive vines. Invasive vines were threatening to kill the trees on Leslie's farm, and she had to work hard to save them! Leslie describes how invasive vines can grow quickly, and where they can come from. She explains how she got rid of the vines on her farm and saved her trees. Leslie's book SAVE THE TREES centers on a child named Ronnie and his friend Leona, who ask everyone in their community to help save their trees from invasive vines. Leslie is offering a giveaway to a podcast listener! She will do a read-aloud...
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What is an eclipse?
Kids' Questions Answered
There's a total solar eclipse happening on April 8! So exciting! But what is an eclipse? Super Eddie tells Dr. Danger what he thinks happens during an eclipse...and Dr. Danger tells Super Eddie what she knows about the sun, the moon, and the Earth getting in each other's paths. We learn about total solar eclipses, annular and lunar eclipses. Find out more about eclipses here: In this link, find instructions for making a pinhole projector: Submit a question to Kids' Questions Answered here: Check out our Facebook page here: We would love to have a review from you! Leave it on Apple...
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Pterosaurs vs Pteranodon and Smilodon
Kids' Questions Answered
What is the difference between a pterosaur, a pteranodon, and a pterodactyl? In today's episode, we explore many types of extinct animals. Dr. Danger explains the difference in these ancient reptiles. Super Eddie likes pterosaurs, but does he like pteranodons? Super Eddie shares his favorite dinosaur or other reptile that lived a long time ago. Super Eddie wants to share that he knows what smilodons looked like. Dr. Danger and Super Eddie discuss if saber teeth are fangs, and if those are different than vampire teeth. Submit a question to the podcast . Visit us on Facebook ! ...
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What happens when food goes bad?
Kids' Questions Answered
When happens when strawberries go moldy at the grocery store? Author Gina Soldano-Herrle joins us to answer our questions about food waste. Gina's picture book, Nia's Rescue Box, tells the story of a girl visiting a food rescue for the first time. But what's a food rescue? Gina and Dr. Danger discuss food waste, food rescues, and treasure hunts. Super Eddie chimes in with what he does, or doesn't do, to prevent food waste. Find Gina Soldano-Herrle on Instagram: @gina.soldano Nia's Rescue Box on , , and Learn more about 'best-by', 'use-by' and 'sell-by' labels here: The food...
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Why do lakes have water?
Kids' Questions Answered
Super Eddie asks, "Why do lakes have water in them?" Dr. Danger has never pondered this question before. Super Eddie also wants to know why lakes can't catch on fire. Dr. Danger explains why the water in a lake doesn't run out completely, and how lakes can be fed by other water sources. Ask us a question! Submit your question . Get in touch on Instagram @DrDangerScience or .
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How many types of scorpions are there?
Kids' Questions Answered
Super Eddie wants to know: how many types of scorpions are there? Dr. Danger explains that there are a lot less than Super Eddie thinks. She tells Super Eddie what you might have to do with your shoes if you live in the desert with scorpions. Super Eddie shares his knowledge about how scorpions sting to attack and defend. They discuss what scorpions eat, who hunts scorpions, and when scorpions are active (hint: not during the day!). Please leave the podcast a review whereever you listen! If you want to submit a question, you can do so . Check out our Facebook page . Dr. Danger is on...
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What does a therapy dog do?
Kids' Questions Answered
Wendy Goldstein, author and therapy dog owner, tells Dr. Danger and Super Eddie what a therapy dog is and what important characteristics a dog must have to become a therapy dog. She describes Oscar's routine before and after he visits kids who are in the hospital. Wendy tells us how she knew Oscar was meant to become a therapy dog, and some of the impacts he has had in his visits. You can learn how Oscar trained for his therapy dog test--and what happened on test day--in Wendy's book, Oscar's Blue Bandana. It's available as an or . Oscar also has an Instagram account:...
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What is the weakest shark?
Kids' Questions Answered
We're back for 2024! We've talked a lot about sharks, but what are the weakest sharks? Are great white sharks or tiger sharks weak? No way! Let's think whale sharks, nurse sharks, and thresher sharks. Super Eddie wants to talk about the weakest sharks and the most dangerous sharks. We learn which three sharks are responsible for the most shark attacks. But keep in mind that most sharks do not attack humans! For a list of the least dangerous sharks, see . Check us out ! If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, you can do so .
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What is alive?
Kids' Questions Answered
Today's question comes from Eavan. She wants to know, what is alive? Put another way, how do we tell the difference between something living and something that is non-living? Super Eddie explains how he knows if something is alive. Dr. Danger explains how biologists define living things. If you want to submit a question, you can do so Check out our and if you like the podcast, leave a review where you listen to podcasts!
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Who would win? Bear or Moose?
Kids' Questions Answered
In this episode, Super Eddie wants to know who would win in a fight: a bear or a moose? Dr. Danger thinks the bear would win and Super Eddie thinks the moose would win with its big antlers. Dr. Danger shares what she finds out about a bear vs. moose matchup. Are they both right? Is that even possible? If you would like to submit a question, you can do so . Check out our Facebook page .
info_outlineWhat's the difference between an asteroid and a meteor? And what's a comet? Dr. Danger and Super Eddie talk about asteroids, meteors, comets and dinosaurs. Super Eddie introduces a new way of measuring things.