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KABOOM! All About Volcanoes!

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Jessi welcomes viewers to the fort and, with the robot rat Squeaks and Sam the Bat, explores volcanoes. They explain how Hawaii's islands grew from a hot spot, why Mars holds the solar system's tallest volcano, Olympus Mons, and the different shapes and sizes volcanoes come in. Real footage of lava and maps back up the talk, along with how scientists predict eruptions and keep people safe. It ends on the idea that the Earth is always changing and an invitation to come back next time.

Iceland: A Land of Ice and Fire

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Jessi, the host, welcomes back Squeaks, a robot rat, who shares photos from his trip to Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland. Together they figure out where he went and explore why this 'land of ice and fire' has both fiery volcanoes and freezing glaciers, using maps, diagrams and real photographs. They learn how volcanoes and glaciers form, how tectonic plates shape the land, and which plants and animals live there, such as moss and harbor seals. The episode ends with Jessi thanking Squeaks for sharing and inviting viewers to think about whether they would explore a volcano, a glacier, or both.

Worms Are Wonderful

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Jessi, a science host, and her robot friend Squeaks introduce earthworms and explain what makes them special. Standing in an illustrated set, she covers how worms differ from insects and snakes, how they move and breathe, why they live in burrows, what they eat, and how they enrich soil through tunnelling and composting. Real footage of worms, birds and soil is mixed with cartoon diagrams of worm anatomy. The episode closes with the message that healthy worms mean healthy soil and healthy people, and a thank-you to the viewer.

What Is a Tornado?

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A friendly host explains what tornadoes are and how they form when cold, dry air collides with warm, wet air inside a big thunderstorm. Using real storm footage, maps and simple diagrams, she covers how fast and powerful tornadoes can be, where they happen most in the United States, and how meteorologists and storm chasers study them. The episode closes with what to do during a tornado warning and a sign-off inviting children to send in their questions.

Blobfish: The World's Ugliest Animal

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Live-action host Jessi and her robot puppet Squeaks introduce the blobfish, a deep-sea animal once labeled the world's ugliest. They explain that it lives near the ocean floor off Australia, where it is dark, cold, and under heavy pressure, and that its soft, jelly-like body lets it float and feed with little effort. Jessi adds that the fish only looks blobby once nets pull it up from that pressure, and looks more ordinary at depth. The episode ends with the two practicing silly faces together.

Animals That Eat Poop

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Host Jessi and her robot rat Squeaks explore why some animals, especially dung beetles, collect and eat poop. From a bright studio set, Jessi explains what beetles are, describes the dung beetle's horns, wings, and strong legs, and works through the mystery of the ball Squeaks saw one pushing. Using real footage and simple diagrams, she shows how nutrients pass from grass through cows into poop, which beetles then reuse for food and to feed their young. The episode ends with Squeaks eager to learn about more unusual animals.

Itchy Head Lice

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Host Jessi and her robot rat Squeaks explain head lice from a bright studio set, using close-up footage and simple diagrams. Jessi describes what lice are, how they spread through shared hats and brushes, their life cycle from egg to adult, and how to treat them with a fine-tooth comb and special shampoo. She reassures children that anyone can get lice and it is nothing to worry about. The episode ends with her advice to tell an adult whenever something feels unusual.

Amazing Cave Animals

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Host Jessi, a male co-host and Squeaks the robot rat get ready to visit their friend Sam the bat in his cave. Along the way they explain that a cave is a habitat, show real footage of an olm, a Mexican tetra and a cave spider, and point out that these animals have no eyes. They walk the viewer through why deep cave animals rely on smell and touch instead of sight, and invite the child to close their eyes and notice their own senses. The episode ends back in the studio as the hosts finish packing for the trip.

The Scientist Who Studied Bug Brains

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Two hosts and their robot rat Squeaks watch honey bees in a garden and then tell the true story of Dr. Charles Henry Turner, a scientist who proved that bugs can learn and remember. The episode explains his colored-box experiment, which showed bees can see color and return to where they found food, and notes that he was refused a university job because he was Black. It closes with the hosts wondering about their own bee questions and inviting children to experiment. Real bee footage and simple animations illustrate the science and Turner's life throughout.