SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids

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  • Why Is Fire Hot?

    Episode 74

    Whether you're out camping, cooking, or snuggled up in front of your fireplace, you know that fire is hot! But why? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how fires turn wood or other fuel into useful heat!

  • Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

    Episode 75

    Why are mosquito bites so itchy? Stop scratching while Jessi explains!

  • Why Do Floods Happen?

    Episode 76

    It's been raining for a few days where Jessi and Squeaks live, and the news even said that there may be a flood! Join Jessi to find out what a flood is, how they form, and how you can stay safe if there's a flood where you live!

  • Your Super Skeleton!

    Episode 77

    Maybe you’ve seen skeletons in museums, or in Halloween decorations, but do you know how powerful your skeleton really is? Learn some fun facts about your bones!

  • Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?

    Episode 79

    Have you ever lost a tooth? Or maybe you have teeth that are getting a little wiggly? It's all part of growing up! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn why we lose our baby teeth and how we can take care of our new permanent teeth! Say "cheese!"

  • Be a Weather Watcher

    Episode 78

    Learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of your weather observations!

  • What Makes Something "Alive"?

    Episode 80

    You're alive! And so are all the plants in your garden, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the ocean! But how do we know they're alive? What does it even mean to be alive in the first place!? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how scientists decide if something is living or non-living!

  • Why Do Birds Sing?

    Episode 81

    It's spring where Jessi and Squeaks lives, and that means the air is filled with the sounds of birds singing! But have you ever wondered why birds sing and who they're signing to?

  • Your Tongue: The Taste-Maker!

    Episode 84

    You know ice cream tastes good, but have you ever wondered HOW you can taste it in the first place? Join Jessi and Squeaks to get the scoop on how your tongue helps you taste tasty tastes!

  • Fun Facts About Turkeys!

    Episode 85

    Jessi and Squeaks learn some amazing turkey facts, from the sounds they make to what their poop looks like!

  • How to Feel Your Heart Beat

    Episode 83

    Get to know your body’s most important muscle -- your heart -- and learn how to take your own pulse!

  • Get to Know a Dinosaur!

    Episode 86

    Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth! But so did lots of other giant creatures that looked a lot like dinosaurs... but weren't! Our friend Dino stops by to show us how we can tell dinosaurs apart from other animals that flew in the skies and swam in the oceans of prehistoric Earth!

  • The Outrageous Octopus!

    Episode 87

    What has eight arms, three hearts, and and lives in the ocean? An octopus! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they take a dive into the amazing world of the super weird, super smart octopus!

  • Why Do We Need Sleep?

    Episode 89

    Jessi stayed up too late, so she's feeling really tired. Luckily, she isn't too tired to tell you all about what happens when we sleep and why we feel so terrible when we don't get enough sleep!