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Solve It! for Kids

The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families.

Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jedlie as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.
be sure to visit our web site, www.SolveItForKids.com to participate in our weekly challenges! If you do, you can be entered to win a free book. (Different book every month!)
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How Do You Count Penguins?

Jun 28, 2022

If you love penguins, and birds in general, you're going to LOVE this episode! We have the awesome Noah Strycker, penguin scientist and birder, on the show talking about how he counts pengiuns in Antarctica. AND he shares his BIG YEAR in Birding. You won't believe how many species of birds Noah identified in one...

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How Can You Recognize Every Giraffe in the World?

Jun 21, 2022

Do you love giraffes? We do! And if you do as well, you won't want to miss this exciting and intriguing episode with Dr. Monica Bond, wildlife biologist, as she talks about her experience studying more than 3,500 giraffes in Tanzania. She may just give you clues for how to identify a giraffe!! 

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How Does the James Webb Space Telescope See?

Jun 14, 2022

If you've ever wondered exactly how the awesome new James Webb Space Telescope will see into space, you won't want to miss this episode. Joe DePasquale, Senior Data Image Developer at the Space Science Telescope Institute (STScI) is here to explain it all. And those amazing images you will see, yes, Joe may be the...

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How Do You Make Software?

Jun 7, 2022

Have you ever wondered how computer software is made? It's not as simple as you might think. Listen to this FUN and fascinating chat with Menlo Innovations CEO Richard Sheridan as he explains how creating software involves not only problem solving, and engineering, but also joy. 

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