Constant Wonder KIDS

Journalist Matthew LaPlante introduces us to some of nature’s most extreme organisms, from powerful elephants to venomous cone snails and ancient aspen trees! Discover what humans can learn from the extreme.

Guest: Matthew LaPlante, author of "Superlative: The Biology of Extremes"

Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8

Forager Tama Wong shares the fascinating discoveries she makes while searching for edible plants in the world around her! Hear how these surprising plant finds become delicious treats to enjoy and share with others, and discover the wonder of connecting with nature through foraging.

Guest: Tama Matsuoka Wong, author of "Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager" and founder of meadowsandmore.com

Link to S8 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/ad1f3685-8676-41e1-b0a7-62685b4e8a52/complete-a-crossword-for-season-8

Tom Kerss studies the aurora borealis—the glowing northern lights that ripple across the night sky in brilliant colors. Learn what causes this magical light show, how humans have thought about the lights over the centuries, and why these dancing lights connect Earth to the sun.

Guest: Tom Kerss, Astronomer, founder of Stargazing London, author of "The Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras"

Link to Aurora Pictures: https://guidetoiceland.is/the-northern-lights/22-photos-of-the-aurora-in-iceland

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Writer Catherine Raven tells the story of an unexpected friendship with a fox who lived in her backyard. Discover how getting to know her fox friend helped Catherine understand the importance of connecting with others and finding friendship in unexpected places.

Guest: Catherine Raven, author of "Fox & I"

Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

Horticulturalist Rebecca McMackin explores how each plant has a story. Discover how choosing special plants can create spaces where people, wildlife, and all kinds of living things can thrive together.

Guest: Rebecca McMackin, Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, publisher of the "Grow Like Wild" newsletter

Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7