Constant Wonder KIDS

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Learning from Animal Teachers
19/1/2026 | 14 min
Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery believes animals have important lessons to teach us, if we take the time to listen. Learn how dogs, birds, and even tigers have shaped her understanding of curiosity, courage, and our connection to the natural world.

Guest: Sy Montgomery, award-winning author and naturalist

Link to Season 5 Printable: https://www.byuradio.org/cc199ea1-396c-4dc1-93ea-48fe6197bccf
Chasing the Northern Lights
12/1/2026 | 12 min
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
A Cello Full of Bees
05/1/2026 | 14 min
A cello might seem like an unusual place for a beehive, but for Martin and Deirdre Bencsik, it was a beautiful experiment. By carefully placing bees inside a cello, a bee sound researcher and a classical musician discovered what happens when music, listening, and the natural world come together.

Guests: Martin Benscik, sound researcher, and Deirdre Benscik, cellist
Winter Wonders: Cuddle Up with A Fur Seal Pup
29/12/2025 | 4 min
After sharing her experiences with powerful leopard seals in a previous Winter Wonders episode, field biologist Naira de Gracia returns to take us even deeper into life on Antarctica’s icy coast—this time with the lively and adorable fur seals. In this mini-episode, Naira describes what it’s like to work around these energetic animals, how scientists learn more about fur seals, and the wonder she experiences with these special creatures.

Guest: Naira de Gracia, field biologist and Antarctic researcher
Winter Wonders: A Polar Bear Surprise on Arctic Waters
22/12/2025 | 4 min
While kayaking through the remote Arctic, explorer and author Jon Waterman had an unforgettable—and unexpected—meeting with a wild polar bear. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, Jon shares the heart-pounding moment, what he learned about these powerful predators, and how the experience shaped his understanding of the rapidly changing Arctic.

Guest: Jon Waterman, author of Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis

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Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature. Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games. Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched. Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.

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