Stump the Librarian: Recent Episodes
Kent District Library
Welcome to Kent District Library’s Stump the Librarian Podcast where your friendly neighborhood librarians put their research skills to the test answering questions from you, the listener! Join Courtnei, Emily, and Jill every other Wednesday to learn new and exciting information. Think you have a question that can stump us? Visit www.kdl.org/stump to submit a question of your own!
In today’s episode we explore the Muir Woods National Monument and the San Diego Zoo. We hear some trivia from Programming Specialist Hennie and Liz recommends a magical chapter book about our favorite time traveling siblings. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Hennie’s Fact of the Day: The Colors of Nature by Catherine Barr
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1255994
Liz’s book recommendation: Camp Time in California by Mary Pope Osborne
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C764960
Concerning Muir Woods:
The Camping Trip That Changed America by Barb Rosenstock: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C160135
Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir by Julie Bertagna: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C663331
"John Muir." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 29 Mar. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/John-Muir/54182. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
"Theodore Roosevelt." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 17 Dec. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Theodore-Roosevelt/276787. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
https://www.savetheredwoods.org/redwoods/coast-redwoods/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muir_Woods_National_Monument
https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
https://www.nps.gov/articles/john-muir.htm
https://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/default.aspx
John Muir quotes: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=3BD48100-3981-45DD-B1DE-5BA909995897
Concerning the San Diego Zoo’s animals:
https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/story-hub/zoonooz/enrichment-is-serious-fun
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/animal-enrichment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_enrichment
https://www.nal.usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/behavioral-management-animals
"zoo." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 20 Jan. 2026. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/zoo/276045. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMR12z5F9BE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf2B1dT6Enc
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/center-species-survival/news/cheetah-cubdate-9-treats-and-toys
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “What is geocaching?” and “How long does it take to walk all the way around the world?” We have a fact about underwater creatures and a nonfiction book about wolves. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding geocaching...
Go Geocaching! By Meghan Gottschall: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C875087
Go Geocaching! by Heather Schwartz: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C910003
https://cosmoquest.org/x/2021/04/random-space-fact-geocaching-on-the-iss/
https://www.geocaching.com/play
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCB02X4
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterboxing_(hobby)
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/geocaching
https://www.mi-geocaching.org/
Regarding Circumnavigation...
"Nellie Bly." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 11 Feb. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Nellie-Bly/15794#main-ada. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/world-nellie-milestones/
https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/learn/women-forging-the-way/nellie-bly-around-the-world/
"Earth." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Earth/110147. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e30mxnmxdo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pedestrian_circumnavigators
https://youtu.be/FL4nMQsp828?si=FDze-hOY3vdM2v3m
https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/how-long-take-travel-around-world
https://worldrunnersassociation.org/records/
https://circumnavigators.org/
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “What is white chocolate made of?” and “Which lake mummifies creatures that fall into it?” We hear some trivia from Programming Specialist Lauren and Liz recommends a chapter book about a Wonderland adventure. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Alice With a Why by Anna James
Alice With a Why | Kent District Library | BiblioCommons
Concerning white chocolate:
"chocolate." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 21 Mar. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/chocolate/82278. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zngsqp3
https://www.livescience.com/61754-chocolate-facts.html
"chocolate." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/chocolate/273650. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
https://candyusa.com/story-of-chocolate/
https://chocolate.mit.edu/science/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_chocolate
https://www.thefoodhistorian.com/blog/before-nestle-a-history-of-white-chocolate
Concerning Lake Natron:
Amazing Earth by Anita Ganeri: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C825993
Spooky Lakes by Geo Rutherford: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1154736
https://www.brilliant-africa.com/tanzania/lake-natron
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/lake-that-turns-animals-to-stone-not-so-deadly-as-photos-suggest
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/lake-turns-animals-to-stone
https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/lake-natron-tanzania-90191/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-alkaline-african-lake-turns-animals-into-stone-445359/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natron
Lake Natron explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ia_McqhoA
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Why do we use soap to wash our hands?” and “What is the smallest bear in the world?” We have a fact about bread bubbles and a sweet chapter book about animal friends. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding soap....
https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
"soap and detergent." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/soap-and-detergent/277108. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
https://www.livescience.com/57044-science-of-soap.html
https://globalhandwashing.org/about-handwashing/history-of-handwashing/
"germ." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/germ/442739. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
Regarding bears...
Sun Bear by Julie Murray: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1209298
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/worlds-smallest-bears
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/sun-bear-fact-sheet/
https://planetwild.com/blog/sun-bear
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/sun-bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_bear
https://zooatlanta.org/animal/malayan-sun-bear/
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “How do owls fly so quietly? What do owls eat and what happens to the parts they cannot digest? Can I have a pet owl?” and “Why can we see the moon in the daytime?” We hear some D&D trivia from Librarian Tabby and Jill recommends a chapter book about kids protecting owls. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s book recommendation: Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C206833
Concerning owls:
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/owl
"owl." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 16 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/owl/332197#main-ada. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/ambassadors-2/?#owls
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Strigiformes/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/do-owls-make-good-pets-390707
https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/owlsaspets.html
https://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/owls-1
Concerning the moon:
The Moon Tonight by Jung Chang-hoo: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C936619
https://earthsky.org/moon-phases/do-we-all-see-the-same-moon-phase/
https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/why-can-you-see-the-moon-during-the-day-we-asked-a-nasa-scientist-episode-19/
https://science.nasa.gov/sun/facts/
https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question43.html
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/seasons/en/
Moon doesn’t go around the Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4z0Z7vC6gE
Solar time lapse: https://youtu.be/o-DHwNFDgOU
"orange." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Jan. 2017. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/orange/57261#main-ada. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
https://www.livescience.com/45057-oranges-nutrition-facts.html
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-oranges
https://www.uslanguageservices.com/blog/the-history-behind-english-color-names/
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/color-etymology
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “What is flour made of?” and “What do turtles do in winter?” We hear a library fact of the day from KDL’s Data Coordinator Sheri and Liz recommends a delicious graphic novel about two friends on an adventure. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Night Chef by Mika Song
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1229987
Concerning flour:
https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/homeschool/baking/mission-3-how-do-we-make-flour/
"flour and flour milling." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 16 May. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/flour-and-flour-milling/274353. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
"bread." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 5 Jan. 2022. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/bread/273343. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
"wheat." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/wheat/277720. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
https://fabflour.co.uk/fab-flour/how-is-flour-made/
Concerning turtles:
The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson
"turtle." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 4 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/turtle/277471. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
https://blog.nature.org/2017/01/30/turtles-under-ice-winter-survival-hibernation-adaptation/#:~:text=Painted%20turtles%20spend%20most%20of,the%20mud%20beneath%20the%20water.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/39771-Chrysemys-picta
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/michigan-species/reptiles/turtles
https://wildlifeinwinter.com/painted-turtle/
https://www.sarett.org/painted-turtles
https://virginiazoo.org/where-did-the-turtles-go-for-the-winter
Turtles breathing underwater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcqcfFd2htg
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “What year was the first phone invented?” and “What noise does a seahorse make?” We have a fact about buying books for the library and a road trip novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding telephones...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/telephone/110260
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_telephone#:~:text=1667:%20Robert%20Hooke%20invents%20a,(non%2Delectrical)%20telephone.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/theres-a-1200-year-old-phone-in-the-smithsonian-collections-180947641/
"Alexander Graham Bell." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 19 May. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Alexander-Graham-Bell/15220. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
Regarding Seahorses...
Seahorses by Melissa Gish: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C921475
Sea horse. (2024). Salem Press Primary Encyclopedia.
https://www.livescience.com/46718-seahorses-growl.html
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/seahorse-facts/
https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/seahorses-make-racket
www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/seahorse-fact-sheet
https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-news/seahorses-growl-when-theyre-stressed/
https://projectseahorse.org/
https://www.theseahorsetrust.org/seahorse-facts/
Pygmy seahorse camouflage: https://youtu.be/Q3CtGoqz3ww?si=uspCBEInzoqShwKr
In this episode we answer the questions “How do skunks produce that stinky substance?” and “Which came first, Yeti or Bigfoot?” and “Is Bigfoot real?” We also share a turtle fact of the day from Librarian Laura and Liz recommends a heartwarming chapter book about a very important bear. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Laura’s fact of the day: The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C922118
Liz’s book recommendation: Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1192274
Concerning skunks:
"skunk." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 13 Jun. 2022. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/skunk/68133. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
https://www.discovermagazine.com/10-facts-about-the-striped-polecat-and-no-its-not-a-skunk-46050
https://www.ourherald.com/articles/a-story-to-hang-onto-the-ultimate-skunk-remedy
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/chemistry-skunk.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ask-smithsonian-what-makes-skunk-spray-smell-so-terrible-180955553/
Science of skunk spray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-4xNQuqZ1k
Concerning Bigfoot & the Yeti:
https://statemuseum.arizona.edu/online-exhibit/curators-choice/tracking-legend-bigfoot#:~:text=A%20Native%20American%20tradition%20in,the%20Sasquatch%20or%20Bigfoot%20legend
https://www.history.com/articles/bigfoot-legend-newspaper
https://mil.wa.gov/the-legend-of-bigfoot
https://www.livescience.com/24598-bigfoot.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-so-many-people-still-believe-in-bigfoot-180970045/
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220720-the-true-origin-of-sasquatch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson%E2%80%93Gimlin_film#
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Are Maine Coons the largest cat?” and “Do orangutans eat oranges?” We have a fact about animal jobs and an adventure novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Maine Coons...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Why-Are-Maine-Coon-Cats-So-Big/648427
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Longhair-Cat-Breeds/649275#421786.toc
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Maine-coon-cat/472805
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/maine-coon/#single-animal-text
https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/big-cat-breeds
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/cat/106124
https://web.archive.org/web/20150714021608/http://www.tica.org/index.php
Regarding Orangutans...
"Orangutan." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831672. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
https://orangutan.org/
https://www.orangutan.org.uk/blog/orangutan-stories-the-art-of-nest-building
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/orangutan/
Nest-building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAz26FGACZc
Orangutans by Nicki Clausen-Grace: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C911137
Orangutans by Mara Grunbaum: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C588337
In this episode we answer the questions “Can you hear bamboo grow?” and “How do you find out a tree’s age?” We also share a fact of the day from Data Coordinator Sheri and Liz recommends a chapter book about an octopus rescue with a lot of heart. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Three Blue Hearts by Lynne Kelly
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1235498
Concerning bamboo:
https://www.guaduabamboo.com/blog/where-does-bamboo-grow
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda
https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/bamboo
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/bamboo/273085
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_panda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizome
Bamboo forest sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vky3vEL6Dc
Concerning dendrochronology:
https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/historyculture/the-prometheus-story.htm
https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-measure-age-tree
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/dendrochronology/29924
"tree." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/tree/277422#main-ada. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://redbuttegarden.org/media/documents/calculate-tree-age-activity.pdf
https://youtu.be/MwNJC-IRgPE?si=bifxTMjO-J8U8kLG
https://www.environmentalscience.org/dendrochronology-tree-rings-tell-us
https://ltrr.arizona.edu/about/treerings
https://www.arborday.org/
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Can kangaroos hop backwards?” and “How hot is lava?” We have a fact about satellites and a dragon graphic novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding kangaroos...
https://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/red-kangaroo/
https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/kangaroos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo
"kangaroo." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/kangaroo/275222. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/big-red-roos-the-roo-files/2415/
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tree-kangaroo/
Kangaroos by Nicki Clausen-Grace: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C911135
Kangaroos: Amazing Jumpers by Lisa M. Harrington: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C721420
Regarding lava...
"lava." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Oct. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lava/47378. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/seafloor-below/volcanoes/lava-flows/
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/lava-flows-destroy-everything-their-path
“Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes.” Ganeri, Anita. DK Readers, 2015.
https://youtu.be/0jKoOUZ1GBM?si=aA1k4D9pub_B97xo
In this episode we answer the questions “Did George Washington eat pretzels?” and “How are hurricanes named & who names them?” We also share a fact of the day from Manager Karen and Jill recommends a captivating chapter book about a school for crime fighters. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Karen’s Fact of the Day: Dung for Dinner by Christine Virnig
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C755338
Jill’s book recommendation: The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1197812
Concerning George Washington's pretzels:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/german-pretzel-history-4796280
"pretzel." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Jul. 2021. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/pretzel/61315#main-ada. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
"George Washington." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Feb. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/George-Washington/108779. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/dining-at-mount-vernon
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/religious-history-pretzels
https://www.history.com/articles/the-pretzel-a-twisted-history
https://youtu.be/3whRvgEK8ZI?si=u5_q9qdDDXJ7ixig
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretzel
Concerning hurricanes:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/hurricane
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames_history.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone
https://wmo.int/resources/wmo-fact-sheets/tropical-cyclone-naming
"Hurricane." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830933. Accessed 05 Nov. 2025.
Rafferty, John P.. "How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Aug. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/story/how-are-hurricanes-named. Accessed 5 November 2025.
All About Hurricanes by Cody Crane: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C847225
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “how does mold grow on food?” and “Is a tater tot protein? What is a carbohydrate?” We have a fact about an African animal and a graphic novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding mold...
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/science/activity/mold
https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/are-molds-foods-dangerous
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/why-dont-we-get-sick-when-we-eat-moldy-blue-cheese
https://greencitizen.com/blog/mold-in-compost/
https://www.sciencing.com/why-does-mold-grow-food-4966797/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-mold-food
"Mold." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831547. Accessed 16 Oct.
"penicillin." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 11 Jun. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/penicillin/390831. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
Regarding nutrients...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/carbohydrate/399389
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/food-and-nutrition/353140#311021-toc
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/food-and-nutrition/274373
https://youtu.be/Q29F4a61J7k?si=Ak1ysGVk7GbjfZ3C
Gardens Galore!
In this episode we answer the questions “How did Meijer Gardens begin?” and “What is the difference between moths and butterflies?” We also share a fact of the day from Ada Librarian Ally and Jill recommends a beginning chapter book about two funny friends. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Ally’s Fact of the Day: Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts! by Mike Lowery
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C703808
Jill’s book recommendation: Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C128693
Concerning Meijer Gardens:
https://www.meijergardens.org/thirty/
https://www.meijergardens.org/thirty/#uael-video-gallery-0b5e916-1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botanical_garden
Concerning butterflies & moths:
https://australianbutterflies.com/8-differences-between-butterflies-and-moths/
https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths-matter-campaign/moth-facts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_butterflies_and_moths
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-a-butterfly-and-a-moth/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/caterpillar-butterfly-metamorphosis-explainer/
Butterflies & Moths by John Feltwell: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C580472
What’s in chrysalis? https://youtu.be/uK_iZZ4Bx2o
Breaking down differences video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWU7nefFkto
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do landfills work?” and “How many teeth do whales have?” We also have a fact about Pokémon and a great book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding landfills...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/solid-waste-management/471032/related#nodeId=websites&page=1
https://www.epa.gov/landfills/municipal-solid-waste-landfills
https://recyclops.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-decompose/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/landfill.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landfills_in_the_United_States#Statistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno_Municipal_Sanitary_Landfill
Regarding whales...
https://www.nathab.com/blog/fascinating-wildlife-facts-five-humpback-whale-feeding-strategies
"Humpback whale." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar833434. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Humpback Whale by Dr. Asha De Vos https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C873521
Clip of whales feeding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glxULceEEjA
That Dog Has a Job!
In this episode we answer the questions “Why are there rocks around train trachs?” and “What is the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs?” We also share a fact of the day from Kentwood Librarian Hatka and Jill recommends an exciting chapter book about kids stuck in an airport. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Hatka’s fact of day: Sensational Sharks by Emma Flannery
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1199269
Jill’s book recommendation: Grounded by Aisha Saeed
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C947179
Concerning ballast:
https://adortech.com/blog/everything-about-railway-ballast
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/11/whose-time-is-it-anyway-a-brief-history-of-standardized-time-zones-in-the-united-states/
https://www.cargo-partner.com/es/trendletter/issue-49/why-do-railway-tracks-have-stones-underneath
https://www.loc.gov/collections/railroad-maps-1828-to-1900/articles-and-essays/history-of-railroads-and-maps/the-beginnings-of-american-railroads-and-mapping/
https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/blog/caboose-facts/
https://www.train-museum.org/2023/03/19/why-are-there-rocks-under-the-tracks/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_rail_transportation_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_noise
On Track by Tom Adams: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1161062
Video on laying train tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET7W43NVggw&t=32s
Concerning dogs with jobs:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/How-Service-Animals-Help-Humans-Live-Fuller-Lives/648742
https://pawswithacause.org/assistance-dogs-101/
https://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy_dog
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why is hippo sweat red?” and “How old is the US postal service?” We also have a fact about squids and a super fun graphic novel recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Hippos...
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/hippopotamus/hippopotamus-teeth-everything-you-need-to-know/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippopotamus
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/hippo
https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/hippopotamus
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zooniverse/snapshot-serengeti/talk/1485/787284
Hippos walking in water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4T9kawhAM
Dangerous Mammals: Hippos by Madison Parker https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1209639
Regarding the Post Office...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/United-States-Postal-Service/628434
https://www.usps.com/250/
https://www.historynet.com/history-us-postal-service/
https://postalmuseum.si.edu/
https://www.kenmorestamp.com/first-us-postage-stamp#:~:text=First%20U.S.%20Postage%20Stamp&text=In%201847%20the%20United%20States,52%20million%20letters%20in%201852.
Thanks a Lot, Axolotl!
In this episode we answer the questions “Where do seagulls live?” and “Can axolotls regrow parts of their brain?” We also share a fact of the day from Ada Librarian Angela and Jill recommends a summertime chapter book. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Angela’s fact of day: Extreme Records by Julie Beer https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C603149
Jill’s book recommendation: The Firefly Summer by Morgan Matson https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C951433
Concerning seagulls:
https://www.audubon.org/magazine/why-do-gulls-hanging-out-parking-lots
https://www.audubon.org/news/are-gulls-jerks
https://www.audubon.org/news/shoplifting-gull-prefers-doritos
https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/birds/gulls/
https://research.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/2r26hovutj
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/visit/where-see-wildlife/where-see-winter-wildlife/gull-roosts
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/seagull/
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/gull/38487/related#nodeId=websites&page=1
Concerning axolotls:
"Axolotl." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar838993. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/amphibians/axolotl-life-expectancy.htm
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/axolotl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl
https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/summer-2021/articles/meet-the-peter-pan-of-salamanders-the-axolotl
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why was Central Park set aside as a park in New York City?” and “Why do bats live under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, TX?” We also have bonkers balls fact from a special guest and two picture book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Central Park...
"Central Park." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Jun. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Central-Park/22084#main-ada. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
https://www.centralparknyc.org/articles/how-public-health-influenced-the-creation-purpose-and-design-of-central-park
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6234
https://www.centralparknyc.org/
https://smarthistory.org/seeing-america-2/central-park-sa/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park#:~:text=It%20is%20the%20sixth%2Dlargest,visitors%20annually%20as%20of%202016.
Regarding Bats...
https://www.austinbats.org/
https://www.batcon.org/bat/tadarida-brasiliensis/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_free-tailed_bat
https://www.merlintuttle.org/
The Bat Book by Charlotte Milner
Bats Beneath the Bridge by Janet Nolan
In this episode we answer the questions “How did Poseidon get the sea?” and “What is a Portuguese Man of War?” We also share a fact of the day from Bookmobile Librarian Caleb and recommend a quirky chapter book. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s book recommendation: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
by Kate McKinnon
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1140387
Concerning Poseidon:
"Poseidon." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 May. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Poseidon/61019. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
"Greek mythology." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Greek-mythology/110628. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poseidon
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search?department=13&searchField=All&showOnly=highlights&sortBy=relevance
Concerning the Portuguese Man of War:
https://angari.org/portuguese-man-o-war-deep-dive/
https://www.britannica.com/animal/Portuguese-man-of-war
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/portuguese-man-of-war
"Portuguese man-of-war." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar835307. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
"Siphonophore." World Book Kids, 2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar848650. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Portuguese Man-of Wars by Bizzy Harris: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C944465
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do I lift out of my seat on a roller coaster?” and “How do animals stay up when they sleep?” We also have a fact about hippos and an amazing book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Roller Coasters...
https://coasterforce.com/physics/
https://physicsworld.com/a/twists-turns-thrills-and-spills-the-physics-of-rollercoasters/
https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/duk_rollercoaster_music_less
https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/roller-coaster5.htm
https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-do-roller-coasters-work
The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks by Jordan D. Brown: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C263372
Can You Feel the Force? by Richard Hammond: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C417708
Regarding Sleep...
https://www.bbcearth.com/news/the-extraordinary-ways-that-animals-sleep
https://sleepopolis.com/education/sleep-habits-of-the-animal-kingdom-infographic/
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Do-Animals-Dream/646172#main-ada
https://youtu.be/muKuRQ8YnvE?si=PnrPSahqII06QCKR
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_in_animals
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_apparatus
Sleepy- Suprising ways animals snooze https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1008378
The Magic of Sleep https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C823619
Snooze-o-rama https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C804141
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_apparatus
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/lists/animals-that-sleep-standing-up/
The Ink-redible Octopus
In this episode we answer the questions “What’s the weirdest invention that actually worked?” and “Do all octopuses ink?” We also share a fact of the day from KDL’s Data Coordinator and share a nonfiction book about a daring dog. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s book recommendation: Balto by Emma Carlson Berne
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C889662
Concerning weird inventions:
"invention." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 2 Aug. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/invention/275080. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-weirdest-inventions-ever-in-pictures
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasphere_(vehicle)
https://youtu.be/rvA7hDh_vhY?si=c2zOp5twqZ3Zds-E
https://youtu.be/FEYdSIfPA_Q?si=92Q0q2u5R__N78Gp
https://youtu.be/LmpeURi3cJY?si=9m8M6hTfqgydgjpI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roomba#:~:text=Engineer%20Joe%20Jones%20first%20conceived,between%20Jones%20and%20his%20colleagues.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31590/13-patents-designed-build-better-mustache
https://www.rosenberg-library-museum.org/treasures/nineteenth-century-mustache-cups#:~:text=It%20wasn't%20until%201830,cup%20from%20rim%20to%20rim.
Concerning cephalopods:
"octopus." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 Nov. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/octopus/276161. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/do-octopuses-have-ink-like-squids/
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/09/why-do-cephalopods-produce-ink-and-what-on-earth-is-it-anyway
https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/the-many-plurals-of-octopus-octopi-octopuses-octopodes
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/cephalopods
https://www.sheddaquarium.org/stories/eight-strange-and-wonderful-facts-about-octopuses
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aplysiida
Bobtail squid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ivMSCi-Y2Q
The Incredible Octopus by Erin Spencer: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1021216
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why does cool air come out of a person's mouth when they blow (like to cool off hot soup), but warm air comes out when a person goes HAAAAAAH (think warming your hands on a cold day)?” and “Do hummingbirds really hum?” We also have a fact about gardens and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding breathing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HfcDpxreJE
"heat." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 16 Nov. 2021. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/heat/39732. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/thermalP/u18l1d.cfm
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/750-heat-energy/
Regarding hummingbirds...
"hummingbird." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 2 Feb. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/hummingbird/353273. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
https://www.audubon.org/news/get-know-bee-hummingbird-worlds-smallest-bird
https://www.audubon.org/magazine/scientists-discover-worlds-largest-hummingbird-hiding-plain-sight
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird
https://goldengatebirdalliance.org/blog-posts/bird-tongues/
https://www.hummingbirdspot.com/anatomy
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/hummingbirds
https://sorama.eu/how-hummingbirds-hum/
Behold the Hummingbird by Suzanne Slade: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1127495
Hummingbird chirps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43PRVtGk2To
Hummingbird wing flaps: https://youtu.be/x5Wjz23EasA
The Booger Episode
In this episode we answer the questions “How do trees talk to each other?” and “Why are boogers green?” We also share a fact of the day from a Patron Services librarian and share a graphic novel about a student struggling with math. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Joel’s Fact of the Day: The Animal Toolkit by Steve Jenkins
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1179760
Liz’s book recommendation: Very Bad at Math by Hope Larson
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1179760
Concerning talking trees:
https://greenpop.org/how-do-trees-communicate/
https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network
https://nhm.org/stories/take-moment-listen-trees
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/04/993430007/trees-talk-to-each-other-mother-tree-ecologist-hears-lessons-for-people-too
Wood Wide Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWOqeyPIVRo
The Magic of Forests by Vicky Woodgate: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C966816
Concerning boogers:
https://kidshealth.org/Advocate/en/kids/booger.html#:~:text=Yeah%2C%20we're%20talking%20about,name%20for%20nose%20mucus%3A%20snot.
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2020/08/marvels-mucus-phlegm
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/mucus
"mucus." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 17 Sep. 2010. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/mucus/54123. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
"mucous membrane." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Feb. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/mucous-membrane/54122. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do we get goosebumps?” and “Are narwhals the unicorn of the sea?” We also have a fact about bones and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Goosebumps....
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-do-you-get-goosebumps
"skin." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Jun. 2019. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/skin/277082#main-ada. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
https://youtu.be/KD78ZlViWt4?si=3WTY5OSQkL0n59K4
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-humans-get-goosebu/
https://online.kidsdiscover.com/quickread/what-causes-goose-bumps
Regarding Narwhals...
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar835226. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
https://resources.arctickingdom.com/narwhal-tusk-facts-did-you-know
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/narwhal-guide
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/narwhal-echolocation-abilities.htm
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2018/november/the-siberian-unicorn-lived-at-the-same-time-as-modern-humans.html
https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/03/08/exactly-narwhal-tusk/
https://whalescientists.com/narwhals-tusk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narwhal
https://www.worldwildlife.org/videos/how-narwhals-use-their-tusks
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic by Candice Fleming & Deena So’Oteh: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1031094
In this episode we answer the questions “Is seaweed a plant?” and “What is the most dangerous bird?” We also share an elephant fact of the day from a Plainfield Twp. librarian and recommend a fascinating nonfiction book about parasites! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Lynn’s Fact of the Day: Fish Farts and Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt by Joanne Settel
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1128924
Liz’s book recommendation: Power to the Parasites! by Chelsea L. Wood.
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1151686
Concerning seaweed:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/freshwater-algae/
https://www.kvaroyarctic.com/22-seaweed-facts-to-know-in-2022
https://lofotenseaweed.no/seaweed-vs-kelp-whats-the-difference/
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-edible-seaweed
https://nature.ca/en/seaweed-and-algae-what-are-the-differences/
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/15/1163385168/sargassum-seaweed-florida-mexico-beaches
https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/ex2104/features/sargasso-sea/welcome.html
https://www.sargassoseacommission.org/sargasso-sea
https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/plants-algae/seagrass-and-seagrass-beds
Sea Otter Heroes by Patricia Newman
Concerning dangerous birds:
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/worlds-most-dangerous-bird/#:~:text=Answer,%2DMonnett%20on%20Unsplash.com.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassowary#:~:text=The%20cassowary%20has%20often%20been,per%20year%20in%20South%20Africa.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/448169/deadliest-creatures-in-the-world-by-number-of-human-deaths/
https://www.britannica.com/list/6-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-birds
"Cassowary." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2019. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/cassowary/20674. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/cassowary/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/tetrapod-zoology/how-dangerous-are-cassowaries-really/
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “What’s the tallest mountain in the world?” and “Are reindeer real?” We also have a fact about a very fast shark and an adventure/fantasty book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the day book: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124561
Book recommendation:https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C868466
Regarding Mountains:
"Mount Everest." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831592. Accessed 08 Jan. 2025.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest- LOTS OF INFO
https://www.mos.org/blog/the-earth-around-us/Why-Hawaii#:~:text=By%20rising%20to%2013%2C800%20feet,Mount%20Everest%20by%20a%20mile!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sir-edmund-hillary-tenzing-norgay-1953
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/highestpoint.html#:~:text=Mount%20Everest's%20peak%20is%20the,center%20than%20Mount%20Everest's%20summit.
Summiting Everest by Emma Carlson Berne
Regarding Reindeer:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/reinderrvscaribou.htm
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=santasreindeer.main#:~:text=All%20caribou%20and%20reindeer%20throughout,reindeer%20(R.t.%20fennicus)%2C%20Greenland
https://www.rooftopreindeer.com/
"Reindeer." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/reindeer/63099. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/caribou#caribou-standing-grass.jpg
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/reindeer-facts/
https://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/tundra.html
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29470/11-things-you-might-not-know-about-reindeer
In this episode we answer the questions “How is paper recycled?” and “How do we know elephants never forget?” We also share a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a funny science fiction book about a boy from outer space! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Monica’s Fact of the Day: Incredible Animal Trivia by Eric Braun
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C588948
Liz’s book recommendation: Weird Kid by Greg Van Eekhout
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C820597
Concerning paper recycling:
Pirzada, Abdul Majeed, et al. “Waste Paper Management of Academic Institute: An Environmental and Economics Perspective of Paper Recycling.” FUUAST Journal of Biology, vol. 13, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 123–30. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1ad0536a-a843-3be0-8647-13ceb5974ca5.
https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/materials/paper/web/html/papermaking.html#:~:text=Recycled%20paper%20processing%20mills%20use,paper%20sheets%20from%20each%20other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cI8fT-9Koo&t=36s
https://papergatorrecycling.com/
https://michiganrecycles.org/
https://www.afandpa.org/
Concerning elephants:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/elephants-never-forget/
"Elephant." World Book Kids,2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830685. Accessed 02 Jan. 2025.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9951961/#:~:text=Even%20though%20there%20is%20evidence,term%20olfactory%20memory%20in%20mammals.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_cognition
https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/the-remarkable-cognitive-abilities-of-elephants/
How elephants listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYM9oXftLIQ
Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and Feel by Carl Safina
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why are school buses yellow?” and “What is up with the naked mole rat?” We also have a fact about the richest person in history and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding School Buses...
https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/why-are-school-buses-yellow-a-teachers-college-professor-said-so/?_r=0
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/viewer/pdf/n6fxxky7cv
"Bus." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2011. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/bus/110736. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/history-school-bus-180980554/
https://thenewswheel.com/history-of-the-school-bus/
https://schoolbusfacts.com/About
https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/357533/
Regarding Naked Mole Rats...
"naked mole rat." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/naked-mole-rat/312630. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
https://www.cmzoo.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole-rat
https://www.joelsartore.com/search/naked%20mole%20rat/
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/naked-mole-rat-cam
In this episode we answer the questions, “What is the one bone in the body that floats?” and “What is the Blue Glaucus and what does it eat?” We learn a fact of the day live from a Wyoming librarian and share a funny chapter book about a kid finding a heap of money. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jackie’s Fact of the Day: Amazing Facts- Olympics & Paralympics by Caroline Rowlands
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1128942
Liz’s Book Recommendation: Birdie’s Billions by Edith Cohn
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C847068
Concerning floating bones:
https://www.britannica.com/science/neck-anatomy
"human origins." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 17 Jun. 2021. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/human-origins/274982#332652-toc. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/hyoid-bone
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525790/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/sesamoid-bone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoid_bone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesamoid_bone
Concerning Blue Glaucus:
https://research.ebsco.com/c/t27gom/viewer/pdf/rdifodpjh5
https://tapro.sljol.info/articles/4386/files/submission/proof/4386-1-15623-1-10-20120603.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaucus_atlanticus
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/inside-nature-featured-creature-blue-dragon/
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/nudibranchs-psychedelic-thieves-of-the-sea.html
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/september/hms-challenger-how-150-year-old-expedition-still-influences-scientific-discoveries-today.html
https://opistobranquis.info/en/guia/nudibranchia/cladobranchia/aeolidioidea/glaucus-atlanticus/#:~:text=Glaucus%20atlanticus%20Forster%2C%201777&text=Taxonomic%20source%3A%20World%20Register%20of,British%20naturalist%20Johann%20Reinhold%20Forster.
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do we yawn?” and “why does my voice sound different on a recording?” We also have a fact about a sailing stones and a cozy mystery recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the Day book: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124561
Liz Recomends: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1026388
Regarding yawning...
https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2017.00052
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/yawning
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3534187/#abstract1
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-faqs/why-do-you-yawn
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/what-to-know-about-yawning
Animals yawning montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oBimtQ1yY4
Regarding hearing...
https://youtu.be/uvosNz0Xq7g?si=rg49h7wtA4K1GCql
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/human-ear/109529
https://www.livescience.com/52287-ear-anatomy.html
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/viewer/pdf/rgfnj35edn
Beeghly, Kelsey. “Link to the Library of Congress Etching the Human Voice: Exploring the History of Sound Recording Technology.” Music Educators Journal, vol. 110, no. 3, Mar. 2024, pp. 13–15. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1177/00274321241237728.
https://www.loc.gov/item/89714876/
https://time.com/5084599/first-recorded-sound/
In this episode we answer the questions, “How does GPS work?” and “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” We learn a fact of the day from a Byron Township librarian and share a fantasy chapter book that would be perfect for fans of magic & animals. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Natalie’s Fact of the Day: Do Your Best: How to Be a Scout by Bear Grylls
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124549
Jill’s Book Recommendation: The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C128389
Concerning teeth:
https://research.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/ve23g2rbjj
"Teeth." World Book Kids, 2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831454. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
"tooth." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Sep. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/tooth/72898#main-ada. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
"tooth decay." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2024. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/tooth-decay/313860#main-ada. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/dental-history
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24655-teeth
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/05/mouth-microbes#:~:text=Do%20you%20know%20what's%20in,microbes.
Concerning GPS:
https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/gps.htm
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/gps/howitworks
https://www.formulaboats.com/blog/history-of-navigation-at-sea-from-stars-to-the-modern-day-gps/
https://www.geotab.com/blog/what-is-gps/
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/gps/
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/gps/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_GPS
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do we know what stars are made of?” and “Why does my stomach growl when I’m hungry?” We also have a fact about a megaldon shark and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Hannah’s Fact of the Day: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1018270
Liz’s Book Recommendation: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C947178
Regarding stars...
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/research/science-field/stellar-astronomy
https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin-the-first-to-describe-what-stars-are-made-of
https://science.nasa.gov/universe/stars/
https://science.nasa.gov/universe/exoplanets/symphony-of-stars-the-science-of-stellar-sound-waves/
"Star." World Book Kids,2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831371. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
The Fire of Stars by Kirsten W. Larson
Regarding Stomachs...
https://research.ebsco.com/c/sbdrh4/viewer/html/7uqk6tomrj
https://research.ebsco.com/c/sbdrh4/viewer/html/23uhqty5gf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqwTeM9h-Rc
school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/digestive-system/353054
In this episode we answer the questions, “How do animals that live underground know where they’re going?” and “Why can’t I tickle myself?” We learn a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a realistic fiction chapter book that would be a great family readaloud. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jenny’s Fact of the Day: Why? Encyclopedia: Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions:
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124549
Jill’s Book Recommendation: The Turtle of Michigan by Naomi Shahib Nye
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C6329781
Concerning underground animals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIaawmwyFvQ
https://research-ebsco-com.kdl.idm.oclc.org/c/qctlkj/viewer/pdf/n6agbt7wgv
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/viewer/html/53sgntcegb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossorial
Concerning being ticklish:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knismesis_and_gargalesis
https://www.livescience.com/33378-ticklish-animals.html
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-cant-you-tickle-yourself
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-cant-a-person-tickle/
Evolutionary protection via tickling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqzCr7J7YW8
Rat tickle video: https://youtu.be/78PfGQbL-g0
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are Dalmatians associated with fire trucks?” and “How do hamsters fit so much stuff in their cheeks?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Artic Birds and a graphic novel about DND playing dogs. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning Dalmatians:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Dalmatian/28606
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/
https://www.livescience.com/33293-dalmatians-official-firehouse-dogs.html
https://www.rd.com/article/why-firehouse-dogs-usually-dalmatians/
https://youtu.be/BJBH2unSQBI
Concerning Hamsters:
Curious About Hamsters: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C913386
Homemade for Hamsters: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C486355
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek_pouch
https://www.ifaw.org/animals/wild-hamsters
Hamster stuck in candle jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZ6gzyg7yY
Hamster makes a U-turn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzuNr0ulUY
Jill and Liz are BACK for season 5. As always, we are here to answer your questions! Follow us to get a new episode every other Wednesday afternoon.
In this episode we answer the questions “Why are some people left-handed?” and “Are all mosquitoes that bite female?” We also share a fact of the day from a Rockford librarian and share a historical fiction book with adventure and spy stuff! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Shannon’s Fact of the Day: Yes? No! Maybe So… by Julie Beer
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124562
Jill’s book recommendation: Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C990059
Concerning left-handedness:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/01/brain#:~:text=But%20handedness%20has%20its%20roots,in%20language%20and%20speech%20areas.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/sinister-dexter-left-right-word-origin-history/
https://www.history.com/news/why-are-left-handers-called-southpaws
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-37423-8
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3258574/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-causes-some-people-t/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handedness
Concerning mosquitoes:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mosquito
school.eb.com/levels/high/article/mosquito/53915.
https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/index.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585164/
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do bees make honey?” and “How does a possum play dead?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Bees...
Sarah Ridley. Bee to Honey. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2018. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0ef16ae6-cda2-3e2d-8ecc-36897af19cb9.
https://www.manawahoney.co.nz/blog/the-wonder-of-how-bees-make-honey/
https://www.perfectbee.com/beekeeping-articles/outside-the-swarm/a-closer-look-at-how-bees-make-honey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee
The Secret Life of Bees by Moira Butterfield
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C808599
You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Bees! By Alex Woolf https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C486864
Regarding Possums...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/opossum/57213
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/opossum
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/opossum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apparent_death
Feeling Queasy
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is there a metric system and an imperial system?” and “Why do people get seasick?” We also share a fact of the day about fast airplanes and recommend a library mystery novel. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing World Facts
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1018270
Jill’s Book Recommendation: The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C943273
Concerning the metric system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtKbq_zAr-A
https://usma.org/origin-of-the-metric-system#
"Metric system." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 19 Nov. 2018. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/metric-system/52355. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/measurement-system/108505
Concerning motion sickness:
https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/dizziness-and-balance/
https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/movement/2019/the-vestibular-system-the-brain-and-balance-013119
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncir.2023.1150233/full
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/motion-sickness/#causes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_S._Cowings
Do astronauts get motion sickness? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCBXiOvdCF4
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why doesn’t gravity work on balloons?” and “How do you make money when I don’t pay the library?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Balloons...
Up & Away! How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Ballon by Jason Henry https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C612205
"Balloon." World Book Kids, 2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830355. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_air_balloon
https://howthingsfly.si.edu/gravity-air/buoyancy
https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/helium-balloons
https://stratocat.com.ar/indexe.html
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/heres-why-meteorologists-launch-weather-balloons-every-day/877665
Regarding libraries...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/library/106477
https://www.ala.org/aboutala/before-1876
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_library
https://www.milibraries.org/penal-fines
https://www.milibraries.org/state-aid-to-libraries#:~:text=Public%20libraries%20in%20Michigan%20are,fines%2C%20millages%20and%20State%20Aid.
Potty Training for Astronauts
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?” and “What causes thunder and lightning?” We also share a fact of the day about diamonds and an awesome graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: 513 Weird Facts Every Kid Should Know by Thomas Canavan
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1000498
Jill’s Book Recommendation: Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C895871
Concerning space toilets:
The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet by Terry Virts
https://science.howstuffworks.com/bathroom-in-space
https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/
https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/space-hygiene/
Concerning thunder & lightning:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/thunder/72323
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lightning/48228
https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/WeatherEducation/lightningsafety.pdf
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEiVi9TB_RQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNEFefftt8
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Do animals make friends?” and “How do bubbles work? Why are they always round?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Animal BFFS...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interspecies_friendship
"Animal social behaviour." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 3 Mar. 2017. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/animal-social-behaviour/110427. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/animal-behavior
"Charles Scott." Dictionary of American Biography, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1936. Gale In Context: U.S. History, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/BT2310003891/UHIC?u=madi17239&sid=UHIC&xid=cccdcb74. Accessed 7 Nov. 2020.
Regarding Bubbles....
https://www.cmosc.org/category/resources/
https://exetersciencecentre.org/projects/nibbles/bubbles/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/why-do-bubbles-pop.htm
Make a square bubble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12UIOlzai5M
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are ladybugs and four-leaf clovers lucky?” and “Why do some foods taste salty and some taste sweet?” We also share a fact of the day about mapmaking and several heartwarming book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Maps Book by Joanne Bourne
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C972130
Jill’s Book Recommendations: A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C935518
The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C978558
Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C951435
Concerning ladybugs & four-leaf clovers:
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/ladybug
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/ladybug/46799/related#nodeId=websites&page=1
https://www.celticbug.com/Legends/Lore.html
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/ladybug
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8261899/
https://www.woodlandsonline.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=69552
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-leaf_clover
Concerning tastebuds:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/taste-buds.html
http://cst.ufl.edu/that-neat-and-tidy-map-of-tastes-on-the-tongue-you-learned-in-school-is-all-wrong.html
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/tongue/72870
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24684-taste-buds
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279408/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZn2PMUWO-Y
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Where do bruises come from and where do they go?” and “What causes the Northern Lights?” We also share a fun fact of the day about crodile tears and non-fiction graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding bruises...
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bruises.html
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/cardiovascular-system/403974
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21640-blood-vessels
Regarding the Northern Lights...
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/aurora/399350
https://www.space.com/15139-northern-lights-auroras-earth-facts-sdcmp.html
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/aurora/
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/aurora/en/
https://global.hurtigruten.com/inspiration/experiences/northern-lights/myths-legends/#:~:text=Mythical%20fire%20foxes&text=The%20name%20comes%20from%20the,that%20lit%20up%20the%20sky.
A Very Hairy Episode
Join Jill & Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have eyebrows?” and “Why do cats purr?” We also share a fact of the day about knocking on wood and a powerful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Good Luck Book by Heather Alexander
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976162
Jill’s Book Recommendation: Eagle Drums by N. R. Hopson
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C985171
Concerning hair:
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hair.html
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/hair/38817/related#nodeId=websites&page=1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513312/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513312/
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-hairs-on-a-human-head
Concerning purring:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purr
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/why-and-how-do-cats-purr/
https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/1995/Questions-and-Answers-About-Wildlife
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-tomorrow/202311/why-and-how-cats-purr
https://www.science.org/content/article/how-do-cats-purr-new-finding-challenges-long-held-assumptions
https://www.sciencealert.com/these-are-the-largest-cats-known-to-purr
Koala Criminals
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have fingerprints?” and “Why can't I remember being a baby?” We also share a fun fact of the day about tickles and a new book by Lisa Yee. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning fingerprints
https://umbc.edu/stories/how-did-i-get-my-own-unique-set-of-fingerprints/
https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/parts/why-do-we-have-fingerprints.htm
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/finally-scientists-uncover-the-genetic-basis-of-fingerprints-70983
"Fingerprint." World Book Kids, 2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830835. Accessed 31 Jan. 2024.
https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-we-have-fingerprints/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerprint
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/koala-fingerprints/
Concerning memories
https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=FCZ5TTN20180812.00002&site=ehost-live&scope=site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nHwQKT_muc
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-you-cant-remember-being-born-a-look-at-infantile-amnesia/
Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What makes the colors of a sunset?” and “Why do we hiccup?” We also share a fact of the day about clouds and a magical book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird and Wonderful Nature
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976169
Jill’s Book Recommendation: Elf Dog & Owl Head
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C914825
Concerning sunsets:
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/blue-sky/en/
https://nasaeclips.arc.nasa.gov/video/ourworld/our-world-sunsets-and-atmosphere
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/sunlight/70375
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcVr13Fw7w8
Concerning hiccups:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-the-science-behind-why-we-hiccup/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-curious-case-of-charles-osborne-who-hiccuped-for-68-years-straight-180980232/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21578-diaphragm
"Hiccup." World Book Kids, 2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830894. Accessed 25 Jan.
Durant, Penny. “Hiccups.” Sniffles, Sneezes, Hiccups, and Coughs, DK, New York, NY, 2023, pp. 20–23.
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Do cats and dogs see all the colors or just black and white?” and “Are snails born with shells? Do they use the same shells their whole lives?” We also share a fun fact about the Galapagos Islands and a choose your own adventure book called Search for a Giant Squid. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning Snails...
https://factsaboutsnails.com/
https://www.snail-world.com/
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/incredible-snail-facts/
https://www.optimax.co.uk/blog/snails-eyes-what-vision/
"Snail." World Book Kids, 2024,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831322. Accessed 04 Jan.
Concerning Pet Vision...
https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/what-colors-do-dogs-see
https://www.dvm360.com/view/vision-in-dogs-and-cats
https://www.cleanrun.com/feature/what_do_they_see_and_how_do_we_know_part_1/index.cfm
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-colors-do-dogs-see/
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-do-other-animals-see-the-world.html
Pizza Stomach
Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What do you tells actors before a show?” and “Are cows the only animal with more than one stomach?” We also share a fact of the day about giraffes and a heartwarming STEM book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird, Wild, Amazing!
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C757177
Jill’s Book Recommendation: Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C522553
Concerning idioms:
https://grammarist.com/idiom/break-a-leg/
https://languagetool.org/insights/post/break-a-leg-meaning/
https://www.rd.com/article/break-a-leg/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break_a_leg
Concerning animal digestion:
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/10-animals-with-multiple-stomachs/
https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-nutrition/ruminant-digestive-system
https://animalsmart.org/species/cattle
https://www.faunaadvice.com/animals-with-multiple-stomachs/
https://www.safariventures.com/why-do-ostriches-have-three-stomachs/
https://www.juneauempire.com/news/churn-it-over-this-beaked-whale-has-13-stomachs/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why do seasons change?” and “What animals besides Otters and Chimpanzees use tools?” We also share a fun fact about Animal Bffs and a sad book called Efren Divided. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding seasons...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25g4nZTHvM
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/season/66491
https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Grossmont_College/ASTR_110%3A_Astronomy_(Fitzgerald)/01%3A_Earth_Cycles_Moon_Cycles_and_Sky_Information/1.02%3A_The_Seasons
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/season/
Regarding animal tools...
https://www.livescience.com/9761-10-animals-tools.html
https://www.livescience.com/5616-orangutans-musical-instrument.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_use_by_non-humans
Boxer crab with anemone pom poms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUdpqFQYeZA
https://janegoodall.org/
Animal Toolkit: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C874147
Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions, “How do worms/snakes move without bones?” and “What is the smartest animal?” We also share a fact of the day about dinosaurs and a suspenseful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C966814
Liz’s Book Recommendation: 96 Miles
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C736314
Concerning snakes:
Snakes For Kids https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C752598
"Snake." World Book Kids, 2023, www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831323. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/reptiles/how-do-snakes-move
Snake movement video:
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_videos.jsp?org=NSF&cntn_id=114941&media_id=65243
https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~rlenet/Earthworms.html
https://www.britannica.com/animal/snake/Locomotion
Concerning animal intelligence:
https://dptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nat17-sci-crows/tool-making-crows/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/this-is-how-you-study-the-evolution-of-animal-intelligence
https://factanimal.com/animal-facts/smartest-animals-on-earth/
https://www.britannica.com/story/which-animal-is-the-smartest
https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/smartest-animals
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/smartest-pets.htm
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “What is the origin of Christmas Cookies?” and “What was the first cookie cream brand?” We also share a fun fact of the day about a Troll Museum and a graphic novel called Swim Team. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Christmas Cookies
https://culturallyours.com/2019/12/04/history-and-culture-of-christmas-cookies/
https://www.newenglandrecipes.org/html/christmas-cookie-tradition.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_cookie
https://www.history.com/news/christmas-cookies-history-medieval-tradition
Regarding Oreos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrox
https://www.mashed.com/223360/the-strange-history-of-the-oreo-and-hydrox-cookie-rivalry/
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12429-hydrox-maker-seeks-800-million-from-oreo-maker
https://www.oreo.com/about-us
https://www.leafbrands.com/catalogItems/index/6
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/hydrox-cookies-make-a-comeback-for-100th-anniversary/
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions "What is the fastest mammal?" and "What percentage of bodily loss does a starfish need to die?"
To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning speedy mammals:
https://www.awf.org/blog/cheetahs-worlds-fastest-land-animal#:~:text=Cheetahs%20are%20the%20world's%20fastest,of%20up%20to%2070%20mph.
https://petkeen.com/cheetah-support-dogs/
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/fastest-animal-in-world.htm
Cheetahs by Jaclyn Jaycox: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C910039
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa’s Fastest Cats by Sy Montgomery: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C229380
Concerning Sea Stars:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/sea-star/69454
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/starfish/#single-animal-text
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/starfish.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfish_regeneration
https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/how-do-starfish-eat/
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are cotton candy grapes made?” and “Why do we need sleep?” We also share a fun fact of the day about bones and a dragon book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Cotton Candy Grapes:
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/plant-breeding
"Plant breeding." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 22 May. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/plant-breeding/111030. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
GMOs are Nothing New: Plant Breeding & Gene Editing: Crash Course Botany #11
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/plant-breeding
Regarding Sleep:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230901-
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/sleep-an-essential-element-of-success-for-children
https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/childs-need-sleep
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519507/
How to Sleep Tight Through the Night: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C877169
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Is there water in a water tower?” and “What is up with the duck-billed platypus?” We also share a fun fact of the day about guinea pigs and a super quirky chapter book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: Pets and Their People
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C932705
Liz’s book recommendation: The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C958203
Concerning water towers:
https://people.howstuffworks.com/water.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_tower
https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Water-System
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-13-water-towers-prove-that-america-is-downright-silly
Concerning the platypus:
"Platypus." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 Oct. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/platypus/60371. Accessed 17 Oct. 2023.
The Story of the Platypus
2019
CapstoneEnglish32 Print Pages
Ebook
by Anita Ganeri
Part of the Fabulous Animals series
A Flamboyance of Flamingos
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is cheese different colors?” and “Why do flamingos only eat upside down?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Atlantic Ocean and a wild fantasy book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Cheese:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/11/07/243733126/how-17th-century-fraud-gave-rise-to-bright-orange-cheese
https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/why-cheddar-orange/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/the-history-of-cheese-1328765
"Cheese." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 Jun. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/cheese/603930. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.
Regarding Flamingos:
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C252479
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/why-are-flamingos-pink-and-other-flamingo-facts#:~:text=When%20it's%20time%20to%20eat,out%2C%20while%20trapping%20food%20inside.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo#Feeding
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/flamingo-fact-sheet/#:~:text=The%20greater%20and%20lesser%20flamingos,northernmost%20tip%20of%20South%20America.
Great underwater camera video: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/flamingos-filter-feeders-underwater-upside-down-video-san-diego-zoo
Sponges, another filter feeder in action: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/ocean-sponges-have-incredible-filtering-power-a-demo-with-dye
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are ants so strong?” and “To which family of animals is the red panda most closely related?” We also share a fun fact of the day about toe-wrestling and a super cool nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary Competitions https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C938924
Liz’s book recommendation: How Old is a Whale? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C932565
Concerning ants:
https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar830069
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant
https://engineering.osu.edu/news/2014/02/study-ants-remarkable-strength-may-lead-powerful-micro-sized-robots#:~:text=Ants%20are%20super%2Dstrong%20on,due%20to%20our%20body%20weight.
How Do Ants Survive a Flood? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C900799
How Strong is an Ant? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C520672
Ants https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C676320
Ants Ingenious Survival Method During Flood | Superswarm | BBC Earth
Concerning red pandas:
"Biological classification." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 Jun. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/biological-classification/599565. Accessed 19 Sep. 2023.
"Red panda." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 Jan. 2019. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/red-panda/631664. Accessed 19 Sep. 2023.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monotypic_taxon
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/red-panda
Welcome to Stump the Librarian a podcast where two librarians answer questions from YOU the listener! Submit your question at KDL.org/stump and follow this podcast to get all the season 4 episodes straight to your listening device.
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How old was the oldest person to live?” and “What is the most expensive book ever sold?” We also give an ocean fact of the day and recommend the book Lupe Wong Won’t Dance. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Concerning Old Age:
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/21/longevity-expert-3-reasons-the-worlds-oldest-person-lived-to-122.html#:~:text=Jeanne%20Calment%2C%20a%20French%20woman,links%20between%20health%20and%20longevity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_verified_oldest_people#:~:text=The%20oldest%20person%20ever%20whose,116%20years%20and%2054%20days.
https://grg.org/WSRL/TableE.aspx
https://askabiologist.asu.edu/questions/what-oldest-living-thing-earth
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/oldest-living-animals-on-earth-today/
Concerning Expensive Books:
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/inflation/275058
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_expensive_books_and_manuscripts
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Leonardo-da-Vinci/108470#59097.toc
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/leon/hd_leon.htm
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do fish get thirsty?” and “How do lightning bugs light up?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Philippines and a #1 nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: Philippines https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C940866
Liz’s Book Recommendation: Is It Okay to Pee in the Ocean? https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C936618
Concerning fish:
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2019/neuroscience-thirst-brain-tells-look-water/
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/fish/111049
Concerning fireflies:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-and-why-do-fireflies/
https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#article/ar830840
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/michigan-insects-in-the-garden-week-7-fireflies
https://www.massaudubon.org/get-involved/community-science/firefly-watch
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/synchronous-fireflies-light-up-smoky-mountains-national-park
https://www.sciencefriday.com/educational-resources/talk-like-a-firefly/
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “What dogs are hypoallergenic?” and “Why do wombats poop cubes?” We also recommend the book “Willodeen” by Katherine Applegate and talk about memorable birthdays. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why are the tops of some waves white?” and “What is the busiest airport in the world?” We also recommend the book “Willowdeen” and share a fact of the day about a bee bus stop. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Regarding waves:
What Are Waves? | Science at the Beach! | SciShow Kids
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/wave/276157
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_wave
Regarding Airports:
https://www.oldest.org/structures/oldest-airports-in-us/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_International_Airport
https://usabynumbers.com/smallest-airports-in-the-us/
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/10/world-busiest-airports-airports-council-international-ranking.html
https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-11-24/the-best-and-worst-airports-in-america-readers-choice-awards-2014
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “How does wind work?” and “what are cobwebs?” We also recommend the book “The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels” and share a fact of the day about spiders. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Concerning wind:
Where Does Wind Come From? Crash Course Geography #8
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/wind/
Concerning Cobwebs:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/the-secret-behind-the-creation-of-cobwebs.html
Diving bell spider: Diving Bell Spider Thumbs Spider Nose at Rules, Lives Underwater
Spiders & Their Webs: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C32502
Scurry! The Truth About Spiders: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C851843
This book has a Spider Web Challenge, an experiment that you can do at home, trying to build your own spider web!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do worms have tongues?” and “Which animals have opposable thumbs?” We also share a bat fact of the day and a historical fiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning worms:
https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/qxxjaef27z
https://web.p.ebscohost.com/scirc/detail/detail?vid=4&sid=a1d2154a-c7c5-47ba-9ef9-4fa7acc8d467%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9c2NpcmMtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=149004108&db=sch
https://animalcorner.org/animals/worms/
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Oligochaeta/
Worms Are Wonderful | Amazing Animals | Backyard Science | SciShow Kids
Concerning opposable thumbs:
https://kidadl.com/facts/get-a-grip-animals-with-opposable-thumbs-that-will-amaze-all-kids
https://www.britannica.com/animal/primate-mammal/Hands-and-feet#ref876331
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumb#Opposition_and_apposition
Here’s a fun activity to try at home that shows why thumbs are important!
https://www.generationgenius.com/activities/external-animal-parts-activity-for-kids/
Join Liz and Jill as they answer questions from YOU the listener. This week we’re answering “Are cartoons matter?” and “What is the difference between coffee beans and cocoa beans?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Matter (and cartoons)….
https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#article/ar831153
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/solids-liquids-and-gases/what-is-matter/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(2018_TV_series)
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/television/353844
https://sciencebehindpixar.org/pipeline/animation
Regarding beans...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/coffee-production/111045
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/cocoa/111133
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/history-of-coffee/633463
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Can a sailboat sail forever with a fan?” and “How do cruise ships stay afloat?” We also share a boat fact of the day and a storytelling book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day, Boats! (And Other Things That Float) https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C850226
Liz’s book recommendation, The Storyteller’s Handbook https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C895894
Concerning sailboats:
https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/kqed09.sci.phys.maf.kqedsailing/the-physics-of-sailing/
Is It Possible To Blow Your Own Sail?
Fan Cart - Blowing into your own Sail- part 1 // Homemade Science with Bruce Yeany
https://projectarchaeology.org/2020/01/17/how-sailing-happened/
Concerning cruise ships:
Bill Nye explains buoyancy: Bill Nye the Science Guy - S01E05 Buoyancy
Royal Caribbean: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/
Archimedes: https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#article/ar832494
Book: Adler, David A. Things That Float and Things That Don’t New York: Holiday House, c2013
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How come people don’t have to pay for books at the library?” and “How do volcanoes happen?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding library books...
https://taxfoundation.org/tax-basics/property-tax/
https://www.milibraries.org/state-aid-to-libraries
https://www.ala.org/aboutala
https://peterboroughtownlibrary.org
https://kdl.org/about/policies/
Regarding volcanoes...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/volcano/108777
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics-volcanic-activity
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/volcano/353902
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Who invented Sign Language” and “How do different countries celebrate Lunar New Year?” We also share an animal fact of the day and a classic book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s fact of the day, How to Speak Animal https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C905688
Jill’s book recommendation, Little Women
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C44664
Concerning ASL:
ASL Deafined database: https://www.asldeafined.com/
https://asl-kids.com/history-of-sign-language/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/American-Sign-Language
Book: Kent, Deborah. What is Sign Language? Berkley Heights, NJ: Enslow Elementary, 2012.
Video of PISL & ASL, side by side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9mCITMu_k
Concerning Lunar New Year:
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Chinese-New-Year/574653
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_New_Year
https://www.livescience.com/61773-chinese-new-year.html
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lunar-calendar/49352
Lunar New Year for Kids | Educational Video
Join Jill and Liz as they tackle the questions "Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?" and "How do tornadoes happen?" You can submit your own questions too! http://kdl.org/stump
Or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Regarding Movie Popcorn:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies-475063/
https://www.cretors.com
Action!: how movies began McCarthy - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - 2022
Let’s All Go to the Lobby video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm6IU6V-dE8
Regarding Tornadoes:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/tornadoes#:~:text=Tornadoes%20form%20when%20warm%2C%20humid,sharply%20in%20speed%20or%20direction.
Tornadoes 101 | National Geographic
Fact of the day https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C871173
Book recommendation: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C879418
Join Jill and Liz as they tackle questions about nocturnal animals from a Girl Scout Troop. To submit a question of your own go to KDL.org/stump. We can't wait to hear from you!
Regarding Nocturnal Animals
https://www.activewild.com/nocturnal-animals/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnality
Guess the Animal Sound Game | 12 Nocturnal Animal Sounds Quiz
Regarding Polar Winter/Midnight Sun
https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/219/8/1093/16734/Adaptations-to-polar-life-in-mammals-and-birds
https://www.popsci.com/how-do-animals-survive-polar-night/
https://www.livescience.com/62870-summer-solstice-animals.html
https://uphere.ca/articles/what-does-24-hours-light-do-animals
Books:
Listen up!: exploring the world of natural sound
Aitken - Orca Book Publishers – 2022
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C890148
Snack, snooze, skedaddle how animals get ready for winter
Salas et al. - Findaway World, LLC – 2020
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C703454
Liz’s Booktalk: A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How does a credit card work” and “How can I control my dreams?” We also share an ice cream fact of the day and a slightly spooky book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the day: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C889799
Book Recommendation: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C874153
Concerning Credit Cards
https://www.usbank.com/credit-cards/how-credit-cards-work.html
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/bank-and-banking/352823#251394
https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/how-magnetic-strips-stripes-tape-on-credit-room-key-cards-work.html
https://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/debt-management/chip-and-pin-credit-cards.html
Concerning Dreams
Hoel, E. (2020). Dream power. New Scientist, 248(3307), 34–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(20)31972-2
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-control-dreams/
Join Jill and Liz as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is a down in football? and “How does different weather happen?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump
Regarding football:
https://coachingkidz.com/what-is-a-down-in-football-everything-you-need-to-know/
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-rules-digest/#penalty-enforcement
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/football/353142
Regarding weather:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/weather/76362/related#nodeId=websites&page=1
https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/weather-for-kids
How to make a Rain Cloud in a Jar | Kids Science Experiment
Liz’s Fun Fact of the Day: Ultimate Weather-pedia by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Jill’s Booktalk: The Simple Art of Flying by Cory Leonardo
Join Courtnei and Jill as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is the weirdest book you’ve seen?”, “How do I stay entertained in math class?”, and “Who invented books?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump
Regarding math class:
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-math-seems-more-difficult-for-some-students-1857216
https://math.uoregon.edu/undergraduate/tips-for-success
Regarding books:
https://study.com/learn/lesson/books-invention-history-evolution.html#:~:text=Around%20the%202nd%20or%203rd,sewn%20together%20at%20the%20fold.
https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-are-books-made
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/history-of-publishing/109461
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/printing-press/102489
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/printing/109435#36881.toc
https://www.britannica.com/video/171689/history-printing-press-work-discussion-Johannes-Gutenberg#:~:text=In%20Gutenberg's%20printing%20press%2C%20movable,sharp%20images%20on%20the%20paper.
Welcome to season three of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Jill as we tackle your toughest questions. Today we are answering the questions “How far do you have to travel in a space rocket before you lose gravity?” and “Why do kids keep growing but adults stop growing?” We’ll also discuss the mystery of why Emily is not joining us today!
As always, check us out at KDL.org/stump and send in your questions! We look forward to hearing from you.
Regarding Gravity
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-microgravity-58.html
https://www.uu.edu/dept/physics/scienceguys/2004Oct.cfm#:~:text=The%20Earth's%20gravitational%20field%20extends,distance%20between%20Jackson%20and%20Nashville!
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/what-is-gravity/en/
How far would you have to go to escape gravity? - Rene Laufer
Regarding Growing
https://www.britannica.com/science/human-development
https://www.britannica.com/science/human-development
https://www.factmonster.com/dk/encyclopedia/human-body/growth
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK567767/
It’s the season finale of Stump the Librarian! The podcast where YOU the listener, attempt to Stump Librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the Librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill. Tune in this week to hear why the sky is so blue, how TVs work, and who were some of the oldest known puppeteers in Michigan. We will be back with season 3 after just a short break. In the meantime, submit a question of your own! We would love to hear from you. Check us out at kdl.org/stump.
While you wait for season 3, catch up on our first two seasons at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. We can’t wait to join you again and answer your tricky questions!
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great read!
Check out the books we discussed in this episode:
Battle of the Butts https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C837790
Whale Fall Café https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C872328
Everything Under the Sun https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C839958
Concerning Blue Skies....
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/blue-sky/en/
https://science.nasa.gov/ems/09_visiblelight
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/environment-general-science-you-asked/why-sky-blue-or-better-yet-why-ocean-blue
Concerning TVs...
How do plasma TVs work? I James May Q&A I Head Squeeze
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/television/353844
Concerning Puppets...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppetry
https://wepa.unima.org/en/native-american-puppetry/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/detroit-puppetry_b_1158516
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2015/03/31/puppet-show-offers-unique-viewing-experience-in-detroit/
https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/detroit-on-a-string/Content?oid=2182642
https://www.puppetart.org/our-history
https://wepa.unima.org/en/united-states-of-america/
Well, hello! Just your favorite friendly neighborhood librarians back with another information-packed episode of Stump the Librarian! This episode is a wild one, let me tell you! First, we start off with the very-sciencey question, “Is there a limit to how much potential energy an object can have?” Then, we ease our way into the next few questions on muteness, “How does being mute work? Can they not talk if they even try? Can they play an instrument?” Lastly, we slow it down with, “Who thought of making a teddy bear?” So, grab your teddy and listen as Emily and Courtnei, with help from our librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill, answer these fabulous questions!
Join us every other Wednesday as we answer listener questions about space, nature, human bodies, animals, and so much more. You can submit your own question for a chance to Stump the Librarian. Check out kdl.org/stump. You can also email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We would love to hear from you! You can follow our podcast at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great read!
Here are the books we mentioned in this episode. Check them out!
Show Me a Sign – Ann Clare LeZotte
Concerning Energy...
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/potential-energy/
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/energy/274180#300855.toc
Concerning being mute...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muteness
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apraxia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deafness
https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/community-and-culture-frequently-asked-questions/
Concerning Teddy Bears...
https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/storyofteddybear.htm#:~:text=Morris%20Michtom%2C%20a%20Brooklyn%20candy,called%20it%20'Teddy's%20Bear'.
The Woman Who Invented Stuffed Animals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jENRuFJIBHk
Stump the Librarian is here with a special 4th grade takeover episode! This week join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the computer, Jill as they tackle questions from Mrs. Blanchard’s 4th grade class at Vanguard Charter Academy. These quick-thinking scholars tried to stump us and even gave us a book recommendation! Join us as we discuss the inner workings of fire extinguishers, the invention of zippers, and why crickets chirp. Listen to find out who will have to say the longest and silliest phrase (spoiler- I'm glad they are called ZIPPERS!) and to hear all about this guy with the great hair:
Join us every other Wednesday as we answer listener questions about space, nature, human bodies, animals, and so much more. You can submit your own question for a chance to Stump the Librarian. Check out kdl.org/stump. You can also email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org, We would love to hear from you! You can follow our podcast at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or anywhere you get podcasts.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/to search for your next great read!
Here are the books we mentioned in this episode. Check them out!
Fact of the day- https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C772356
Book Recommendation- https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C840149
Concerning Fire Extinguishers...
The Smokin' Science of Fire Extinguishers
https://www.firesafe.org.uk/history-of-fire-extinguishers/
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/fire-extinguisher/34329
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/extinguishers.html
Concerning Zippers...
https://blog.library.si.edu/blog/2010/05/03/the-up-an-down-history-of-the-zipper/#.YlXkk8jMIdU
The Zipper: Where did it come from? | Stuff of Genius
Concerning Crickets...
https://www.orkin.com/pests/crickets/cricket-chirp
https://greatlakesecho.org/2020/08/24/hear-crickets-chirping-in-the-evening-use-them-to-tell-the-temperature/
https://www.americanpest.net/blog/why-does-cricket-make-sounds-and-what-they-mean/
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Cricket_(insect)
https://www.terro.com/crickets
https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/true-bugs
Your favorite friendly neighborhood librarians are back with another information-filled episode of Stump the Librarian! In this episode, our librarians prove that they will try their best to answer any and every question they get! And will always go a little above and beyond what you asked for, but hey that’s what librarians are for. Listen as Emily and Courtnei, with a little help from our librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill, answer questions about the moon, jaguars, and Florida’s state representatives. You’ll learn quite a bit and hopefully laugh a little too!
Join us every other Wednesday as we answer listener questions about space, nature, human bodies, animals, and so much more. You can submit your own question for a chance to Stump the Librarian. Check out kdl.org/stump. You can also email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We would love to hear from you! You can follow our podcast at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or anywhere you get podcasts.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great read!
Here are the books we mentioned in this episode. Check them out!
Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro The US Congress for Kids by Ronald A Reis
Concerning the Moon...
https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/stories/creation-of-the-moon
https://science.ucalgary.ca/rothney-observatory/community/first-nations-skylore/moon
https://nativememoryproject.org/story/lakota-stories-creation-of-the-sun-moon/
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-did-the-moon-form.html
Concerning the State Representatives of Florida...
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C256198
https://www.house.gov/
https://history.house.gov/
Concerning Black Jaguars...
https://www.britannica.com/animal/black-panther-mammal
Do Black Jaguars' Have spots? | One Wild Fact | Earth Unplugged
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/jaguars#:~:text=Jaguars%20are%20opportunistic%20hunters%20and,and%20huge%20predators%20like%20caiman.
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3944
Was the last episode a little too gross for you? Or not gross enough? Either way, we toned things down a bit this episode to talk about teeth, giraffe necks, and everyone's favorite frozen treats! Join your fearless podcasters Courtnei and Emily, with the gracious behind-the-scenes help of Jill, as we navigate through questions from listeners, like you! “Why do humans have two sets of teeth?,” “Why do giraffes have such long necks?,” and “Did the same person invite ice cream and popsicles?” Do you have any guesses as to the answers to these questions? Give a listen and find out if you are right!
Join us every other Wednesday as we answer listener questions about space, nature, human bodies, animals, and so much more. You can submit your own question for a chance to Stump the Librarian. Check out kdl.org/stump. You can also email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We would love to hear from you! You can follow our podcast at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or anywhere you get podcasts.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great read!
Here are the books we mentioned in this episode. Check them out!
Science Comics - Multiple Authors
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
Concerning Teeth...
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/do-animals-have-baby-teeth-more-questions-readers-180963688/
https://stratfordctdentist.com/p/BLOG-78926-2021.1.25-Why-Do-We-Have-Two-Sets-of-Teeth-p.asp?C=1657#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20ever%20wondered,a%20permanent%20set%20of%20teeth
https://www.drmaggiedavis.com/blog/2015/11/24/why-do-we-have-two-sets-of-teeth/
Concerning Giraffe Necks...
Why do Giraffes have Long Neck? | Science Curiosity | Letstute
Giraffes 101 | Nat Geo Wild
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/giraffe/36897
https://www.clevelandzoosociety.org/z/2021/03/02/truth-or-tail-giraffe-have-more-neck-bones-than-a-human#:~:text=TALL%20TALE!,up%20to%2010%20inches%20long.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-do-giraffes-stay-so-cool-those-necks-180964890/#:~:text=Reaching%20high%2Dup%20food%20may,in%20the%20hot%20African%20savannah.
Concerning Ice Cream and Popsicles...
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/22/425294957/how-an-11-year-old-boy-invented-the-popsicle
https://www.popsicle.com/us/en/our-story.html
https://www.history.com/news/frozen-history-the-story-of-the-popsicle
https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tr33b.html#obj36
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream
https://www.idfa.org/the-history-of-ice-cream
Stump the Librarian Episode 15 – Ew, That’s Gross
It’s the gross out episode of Stump the Librarian podcast where we explore all things icky! Join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen Jill as we answer questions from YOU, the listener. This week we are tackling the questions “Why does there have to be bugs?”, “Why don’t we notice our own BO?” and “How many times does an average person fart in a day?” If you love all things ick, this is the episode for you!
Join us every other Wednesday as we answer listener questions about space, nature, human bodies, animals, and so much more. You can submit your own question for a chance to Stump the Librarian. Check out kdl.org/stump. You can also email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We would love to hear from you! You can follow our podcast at stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or anywhere you get podcasts.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great read!
Here are the books we mentioned in this episode. Check them out!
Science Comics: Trees
Alligators and Crocodiles Can’t Chew
Concerning Bugs...
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/buginfo/bugnos
https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/radicalbugs/index.php?page=importance_of_insects#:~:text=Without%20insects%2C%20our%20lives%20would,fruits%2C%20flowers%2C%20and%20vegetables.&text=Many%20insects%20are%20omnivorous%2C%20meaning,they%20encounter%20in%20their%20environment.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/insect-bug-medicine-food-macneal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgZ_YdKPMdM
Concerning Body Odor.....
Five Senses: The Sense of Smell | Educational Videos for Kids
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/sense-smell-covid-19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/11/07/dear-science-why-cant-i-smell-my-own-body-odor/
https://www.thecut.com/2014/08/why-cant-you-smell-your-own-home.html
https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chsmell.html
Conerning farts....
https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-i-keep-farting#see-a-doctor
Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 14 – To Great Heights (not by flying). In this episode, our librarians, Courtnei & Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen, Jill, answer questions about the tallest building, how hearing works, and if humans will ever be able to fly! Take a listen because this episode is filled with lots of useful information and a few laughs. (Please do not try to fly, just take our word for it.)
Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listeners were able to stump the librarian and learn some rather interesting information! You can submit a question of your own via http://kdl.org/stump. Don’t forget to subscribe to Stump the Librarian via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode. You can also reach our librarians with your questions or by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. Oh, and don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning Tall Buildings...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C486811
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C771976
Concerning Hearing Aids...
https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/hearing-loss-basics/
Concerning Flying...
https://www.discovery.com/nature/Why-Do-Birds-Have-Hollow-Bones
https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/1cfb284d-a0ec-4ade-9815-8c10810685ee/wings-back-fly/
https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/f245d54d-f0fe-49e3-9162-f5c5bb6fc26e/humans-fly/
Books mentioned...
“Out of My Mind” by Sharon Draper https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C117544
“Out of My Heart” by Sharon Draper https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C807074
Welcome to the third episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. Does the Earth’s moon have a name? How far can a paper airplane fly? How does hair grow? We would love to answer questions from you, the listener. Email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode! While you are waiting for the next episode, check out season 1 or submit a question of your own at kdl.org/stump.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode’s curious questions? You can use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information. And don’t forget books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction (or fiction) read!
Concerning the moon...
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/overview/
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/lunar-phases-and-eclipses/
https://www.livescience.com/33373-moon-name.html
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64667/why-doesnt-our-moon-have-name
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/overview/?page=0&per_page=40ℴ=name+asc&search=&placeholder=Enter+moon+name&condition_1=9%3Aparent_id&condition_2=moon%3Abody_type%3Ailike
https://www.npr.org/2012/01/20/145525014/science-diction-the-origin-of-the-word-moon
Concerning paper airplanes...
https://howthingsfly.si.edu/ask-an-explainer/who-created-paper-airplane-0
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/farthest-flight-by-a-paper-aircraft
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/paper-airplanes-flew-decades-real-ones-did-180955129/
Concerning hair...
How Does Hair Know When to Stop Growing?
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/science-hair
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C808650
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C676546
Welcome to the second episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. What causes earthquakes? Why do we get dizzy when we spin? Do kangaroos have belly buttons? We would love to answer your questions too! Email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We would love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode! While you are waiting for the next episode, check out season 1 of Stump the Librarian or submit a question of your own at kdl.org/stump.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction (or fiction) read!
Concerning episode book recommendations...
Out of My Heart by Sharon Draper
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Concerning the Earthquakes...
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/earth-hazards/earthquakes/what-causes-earthquakes/
Earthquake Science, and the Disaster That Created It
What Causes Earthquakes?
The Plate Tectonics Revolution: Crash Course Geography #19
Concerning Spinning...
https://theconversation.com/curious-kids-when-i-stop-spinning-why-do-i-feel-dizzy-and-the-world-looks-like-its-tilting-154559
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-don-t-figure-skaters-get-dizzy-when-they-spin/
Why Do We Get Dizzy?
Concerning Belly Buttons...
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/how-long-do-joeys-stay-in-the-pouch/
https://manoa.hawaii.edu/exploringourfluidearth/biological/what-alive/evolution-natural-selection/compare-contrast-connect-marsupial-mammals-versus-placental-mammals
https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/researchers-in-museums/2014/03/19/question-of-the-week-do-other-animals-have-belly-buttons/
Welcome to the first episode of season two of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, as they tackle three questions in this episode. Why is New York called the Big Apple? How did black pepper become such a popular spice? Are there any animals that can’t fart? Do bats?? We would love to answer your questions too! Email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! While you are waiting for the next episode, check out season 1 of Stump the Librarian or submit a question of your own at kdl.org/stump.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction (or fiction) read!
Concerning the Big Apple...
https://www.amazon.com/Origin-York-Citys-Nickname-Apple%C2%BB/dp/3631437870
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32902732/photo-of-john-j-fitz-gerald-of-the-new/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7914753/Historian-traces-origin-New-York-Citys-nickname-Big-Apple-100-years-1920.html
https://www.travelawaits.com/2657319/why-new-york-is-called-the-big-apple-and-other-city-nicknames/
Whitey's Lindy Hoppers 1939 (The Big Apple)
Concerning Black Pepper...
https://www.worldhistory.org/Pepper/
https://www.britannica.com/plant/black-pepper-plant
Concerning Farts...
Rabaiotti, D., & Caruso, N. (2018). Does it fart?: The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence. QUERCUS Publishing. https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C857354
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/4/3/17188186/does-it-fart-book-animal-farts-dinosaur-farts
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/fart.html
Hello Friends and Listeners!! Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back with a quick episode to answer some questions about our library system, Kent District Library. If you’ve ever wondered how many books KDL has or how we came to be Kent District Library, take a listen! We will return on January 12th to answer more questions aimed to stump us. Don’t forget if you have a question you’d like us to find an answer for (or one you don’t think there is an answer for) you can submit it via our webpage at kdl.org/stump OR email us directly at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Concerning KDL...
https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/kent-district-library/6389/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_District_Library
And our brains and emails to our colleagues :)
Well friends you’ve made it to the last episode of the first season of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from Jill, in this episode as they tackle three questions that may or may not have us a little stumped (but not for lack of trying). Tune in to hear how robots work, what the scientific process is, and just how fast the universe is expanding (if at all). If you have any questions about the questions answered you can email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We’d love to hear from you!
If this is your first episode of Stump the Librarian, don’t you worry, our friendly neighborhood librarians will be back in January answering your inquisitive questions every other Wednesday. In the meantime, you can listen to our previous nine episodes and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian! And while you're at it you can submit a question via kdl.org/stump for our next season! We would love to hear what questions are on your mind. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen, so you never miss an episode.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction (or fiction) read!
Thanks for a great first season of podcasting! You’ll hear us again in 2022! :)
Concerning Robots...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/robotic-surgery/about/pac-20394974
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_robots
How Engineering Robots Works: Crash Course Engineering #33
A Brief History of Robotics
Concerning Science...
Think Like A Scientist - Blazer Fresh | The Scientific Method | GoNoodle
Scientific Method BrainPOP
Concerning the Universe...
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210308165239.htm
https://wmap.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/uni_expansion.html
https://www.livescience.com/hubble-constant-crisis-deepens.html
https://www.livescience.com/hubble-constant.html
https://www.esa.int/kids/en/learn/Our_Universe/Stars_and_galaxies/The_Milky_Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztrfmn-GtCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYxYuaDvdM0&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN0ge7yDk_UA0ldZJdhwkoV&index=47
Join your friendly neighborhood librarians Courtnei, Emily, and Jill as we answer these extra interesting questions. So grab a nice hot beverage and sit back to listen to our latest episode where we answer these hard-hitting questions: How do they move houses from place to place? What happens when a tick is full? What makes a mammal a mammal if whale sharks can have live births? If you have any questions about the questions answered you can email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We’d love to hear from you!
Join our librarians every other Wednesday as we try to answer your inquisitive questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian! You can submit a question via http://kdl.org/stump. We would love to hear what questions are on your mind! Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen, so you never miss an episode.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction (or fiction) read!
Concerning House Moving...
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/moving-a-house-can-sometimes-be-the-practical-way-to-go/#:~:text=Moving%20a%20house%20is%2C%20in,support%20beams%20can%20be%20inserted.
https://home.howstuffworks.com/real-estate/moving-tips/house-moving3.htm
Concerning Ticks...
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/gallery/index.html#anchor_1592237795036
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/tick/72399
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/7/11-1777_article
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1807.111777.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-bb8ve-6bef72a?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share
Concerning Mammals & Sharks...
https://www.britannica.com/animal/mamm
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/mammal/353414
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-mammal/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/hammerhead-shark
https://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/live-fish-births
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/do-sharks-lay-eggs.html
https://www.sharktrust.org/shark-reproduction
Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 8 – Sand, Secrets and the Osage territory. As always, we are answering a wide array of questions, so sit back and enjoy an ice cold pop while you learn the answers to these pressing questions: “How did all the sand get in the desert?” and, “What's the secret ingredient in Coca Cola?” and lastly, “Is Little House on the Prairie true? Who invented the book?”
Check out this link to a 1950’s tv show called Coke Time, referenced by Emily in the podcast.
Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listeners were able to stump the librarian and learn some rather interesting information! You can submit a question of your own via http://kdl.org/stump. Don’t forget to subscribe to Stump the Librarian via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode. You can also reach our librarians with your questions or fan mail by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. Oh, and don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning Laura Ingalls Wilder...
Britannica School High – Laura Ingalls Wilder
PBS American Masters – 8 Interesting facts about Laura Ingalls Wilder
Book Riot – 10 Middle Grade Books about the Pioneer Era (That Aren’t Little House on the Prairie)
Concerning all the sand in the desert...
Britannica School Middle - desert
Britannica – How do deserts form?
EarthSky – How did sand get in the desert?
Highlights Kids – If sand is formed in oceans, how do deserts get so sandy?
Concerning Coca Colas secret ingredient...
This American Life – Original Recipe
Time – Is this the real thing? Coca-Cola secret formula ‘discovered’
For God, Country, and Coca-Cola – Mark Pendergrast, KDL Book Link
1953 – Coke Time Episode
Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 7 – The Origin of Underwear in Space. As you might be able to guess from the title our librarians are answering a wide range of questions, so get ready to listen and learn some interesting information! We tackle the origin of the Earth, investigate who invented underwear, and wonder if birds can really fly in space.
Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listeners were able to stump the librarian and learn some rather interesting information! You can submit a question of your own via http://kdl.org/stump. Don’t forget to subscribe to Stump the Librarian via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode. You can also reach our librarians with your questions or fan mail by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. Oh, and don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning the Origin of Earth...
Greshko, M. (2021, May 3). The origins of the universe, explained. Science. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/origins-of-the-universe.
Khan Academy. (n.d.). Activity: Intro to origin stories (article). Khan Academy. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/big-history-project/what-is-big-history/origin-stories/a/activity-intro-to-origin-stories1.
NASA. (2021, July 19). In depth: Earth. NASA. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/earth/in-depth/#otp_formation.
SciShow Kids. (2018). Where did Earth come from? Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://youtu.be/i42otfB4xBk.
Skinner, A. (n.d.). Potawatomi Oral Tradition. Milwaukee Public Museum. Retrieved October 6, 2021, from http://www.mpm.edu/content/wirp/ICW-137.
Concerning Underwear...
Kyi, T. L. (2013). 50 Underwear questions. Annick Press.
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. (2016). Clothing. Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.iceman.it/en/clothing/.
Swain, R. F., & O'Brien, J. (2008). Underwear: What we wear under there. Holiday House.
Concerning Birds in Space...
BirdNote. (2021, May 17). How high birds fly I. BirdNote. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/how-high-birds-fly-i.
Cornell University. (2012, November 8). How do birds fly? Celebrate Urban Birds. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://celebrateurbanbirds.org/faq/how-do-birds-fly/.
Doc, T. (n.d.). How Far Can Birds Fly Without Needing to Land? Famous Scientists. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.famousscientists.org/how-far-can-birds-fly-without-needing-to-land/.
Howell, E. (2017, June 8). What is space? Space.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.space.com/24870-what-is-space.html.
Leonard, P. (2017, April 27). Flying on fumes: How birds meet their oxygen demands at high altitude. All About Birds. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/flying-on-fumes-how-birds-meet-their-oxygen-demands-at-high-altitude/.
Matthews, R. (n.d.). Could a bird fly in space if provided with oxygen? BBC Science Focus Magazine. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/could-a-bird-fly-in-space-if-provided-with-oxygen/.
Nag, O. S. (2017, April 25). Highest flying birds. WorldAtlas. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/highest-flying-birds.html.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. (2016, June 3). Has any type of bird ever flown into space? How Things Fly. Retrieved October 5, 2021, from https://howthingsfly.si.edu/ask-an-explainer/has-any-type-bird-ever-flown-space.
Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back with a brand new episode answering some rather interesting questions. In this episode, we explore how well water filters filter out different parasites and bacteria, why Meowth (a Scratch Cat Pokemon) can speak in English, and just how strong a lion’s bite is.
Join us for a new episode every other Wednesday to see if listeners were able to stump the librarian and learn some rather interesting information! You can submit a question of your own via http://kdl.org/stump. Don’t forget to subscribe to Stump the Librarian via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode. You can also reach us with your questions or fan mail by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question. Oh, and don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning the Scratch Cat Meowth...
The Pokemon Company. (n.d.). Meowth: Pokédex: More at Pokemon.com. Pokemon. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/meowth.
Shudo, T. (Writer), Sakai, H. (Animation Director), & Suzuki, T. (Assistant Director). (1998, November 12). Go West Young Meowth (Season 1, Episode 70) [TV series episode]. Pokémon: Indigo League. TV Tokyo.
Takegami, J. (Writer), Iwane, M. (Animation Director), & Asada, Y. (Assistant Director). (1999, May 31). Meowth Rules! (Season 2, Episode 98) [TV series episode]. Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands. TV Tokyo.
Concerning water bottle filters...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015, April 3). A guide to water filters. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 21, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/gen_info/filters.html.
Johnson, A. (2020, June 25). Ultimate Guide to Maroon Bells in Colorado. Day Hikes Near Denver. Retrieved September 21, 2021, from https://dayhikesneardenver.com/maroon-bells-colorado/.
MacKenzie, G., & McCarty, M. (n.d.). How to choose a water filter or purifier. Choosing a Backpacking Water Filter | REI Co-op. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html.
Johnson, A., & *, N. (2020, June 25). Ultimate Guide to Maroon Bells in Colorado. Day Hikes Near Denver. Retrieved August 10, 2021, from https://dayhikesneardenver.com/maroon-bells-colorado/.
Concerning the bite of a lion...
Handwerk, B. (2021, May 4). Crocodiles have strongest bite ever measured, hands-on tests show. Animals. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/120315-crocodiles-bite-force-erickson-science-plos-one-strongest.
Hill, S. (2019, August 23). 10 most powerful animal bites on the planet. Popular Science. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.popsci.com/10-most-powerful-animal-bites-on-planet/.
Immediate Media Company Limited. (n.d.). Top 10: Which animals have the strongest bite? BBC Science Focus Magazine. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/top-10-which-animals-have-the-strongest-bite/.
Learish, J. (2018, October 20). The 20 deadliest animals on Earth, ranked (warning: Graphic images). CBS News. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-20-deadliest-animals-on-earth-ranked/.
National Geographic Kids. (n.d.). Lion. Animals. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/lion.
Pariona, A. (2020, April 28). What animals kill the most humans each year? WorldAtlas. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-animals-that-kill-most-humans.html.
WWF. (n.d.). Top 10 facts about lions. WWF. Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/lions.
The librarians are back with an episode of questions all over the board! We have two delightful questions, “What are the triangles on the power lines?” and “What kind of fish have lungs and gills?” and one delicious question, “What is the difference between jams and jellies?” Join us for episode 5 and every other Wednesday morning to see if the librarians were stumped and learn some neat information along the way! You can submit your own stumper of a question or any question you might have to http://kdl.org/stump. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast via https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you prefer to listen so you never miss an episode. You can also reach us with your questions or fan mail by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question! And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning lungfish...
Editorial Staff | March 29, 2016 T. A. & E. L. H. and D. (2016, March 29). A fish with a LUNG? Meet Granddad. American Lung Association. https://www.lung.org/blog/a-fish-with-a-lung-granddad.
Geggel, L. (2015, September 15). Ancient human-size fish breathed with lungs. LiveScience. https://www.livescience.com/52178-ancient-fish-lung-development.html.
Shedd Aquarium. (2017, February 7). Shedd Aquarium Mourns Loss of World‘s Oldest Aquarium Fish. Shedd Aquarium. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/about-shedd/press-releases/shedd-aquarium-mourns-loss-of-world-s-oldest-aquarium-fish.
Weitzman, S. H. (n.d.). The respiratory system. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/fish/The-respiratory-system.
Concerning jams & jellies...
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). What's the difference between jam, jelly, and preserves? Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-jam-jelly-and-preserves.
Lemm, E. (n.d.). Do you know the difference between Jam, Jelly, and Marmalade? The Spruce Eats. https://www.thespruceeats.com/difference-between-jelly-jam-and-marmalade-435612.
MasterClass. (2021, August 10). What's the difference BETWEEN JAM, jelly, and Marmalade? - 2021. MasterClass. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-jam-jelly-and-marmalade#so-what-is-the-difference-between-jam-jelly-and-marmalade.
Roman, A. (n.d.). How to make jam. The New York Times. https://cooking.nytimes.com/guides/45-how-to-make-jam.
Concerning powerlines & cables...
https://www.aep.com/assets/docs/safety/What%27s%20on%20Pole_AEP.pdf
Gołębiowska, I., & Dutkiewicz, M. (2017). The effectiveness of vibration damper attached to the cable due to wind action. EPJ Web of Conferences, 143, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714302029
Why is the 4th Episode of Stump the Librarian called “Body Surfing Hippos??” Well, you’ll have to listen to your friendly neighborhood librarians, Emily and Courtnei as well as the librarian behind the curtain Jill to find out! Join us this episode to hear the answers to three amazing questions. “Who is the person who has lived the longest?” “Do pigs go in ponds?” and “How long does it take lemons to go bad after being picked?”
In this episode, Emily explores animals who swim, Courtnei thinks about old age, and Jill shows why research helps with baking. And don’t forget to join us every other Wednesday as we try to answer your curious questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian! You can submit a question via http://kdl.org/stump. We would love to hear what questions are on your minds! Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast wherever you prefer to listen so you never miss an episode. You can also reach us by email at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org.
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for more information on the answer to your question! And don’t forget the books! Our catalog is full of amazing books that are filled with fascinating information. Just visit https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/ to search for your next great nonfiction read!
Concerning living...
Eckart, Kim. (2021, July 1). How Long Can a Person Live? The 221st Century May See a Record Breaker. University of Washington. https://www.washington.edu/news/2021/07/01/how-long-can-a-person-live-the-21st-century-may-see-a-record-breaker/
Willingham, Emily. (2021, May 25). Humans Could Live Up to 150 Years, New research Suggests. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/humans-could-live-up-to-150-years-new-research-suggests/
Concerning pigs...
(n.d.). The Evolution of Whales. Understanding Evolution https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evograms_03.
Britt, Robert Roy. (2004, January 19). Unlikely Cousins Whales and Hippos. Live Science.
https://www.livescience.com/102-cousins-whales-hippos.html
University of Calgary. (2009, March 19). Is The Hippopotamus The Closest Living Relative To The Whale?. ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090318153803.htm
Baron, David. (2012, February 7). Surfing Hippos, Lacking Tourists. BBC World News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-16686544?piano-modal
Rom. (2017, August 24). Hippos and Whales, Unlikely Cousins. Royal Ontario Museum. https://www.rom.on.ca/en/blog/hippos-and-whales-unlikely-cousins
Twowheelednomad. (2017, July 22). Are Whales Like Hippos? Juneau Whale Watch. https://www.juneauwhalewatch.com/whales-like-hippos/
Mukherjee, S., Appel, A., Duckworth, J.W., Sanderson, J., Dahal, S., Willcox, D.H.A., Herranz Muñoz, V., Malla, G., Ratnayaka, A., Kantimahanti, M., Thudugala, A., Thaung, R. & Rahman, H. 2016. Prionailurus viverrinus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T18150A50662615. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T18150A50662615.en.
Concerning lemons...
Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Lemon. Britannica School. Retrieved July 27, 2021, from https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lemon/47727
Stump the Librarian Episode 3 – Do Not Eat the Nuclear Pasta
The curious librarians of KDL’s Stump the Librarian Podcast are back with a third episode filled with quizzical questions and interesting information. In this episode, our librarians talk about all things related to that mystical peculiar place we like to call Outer Space. Join us as we ponder if life may exist outside of planet Earth and what that life may look like, how many planets there are in the entire universe, and what the hardest rock of all is (f it’s even a rock). Did these questions stump our librarians? Well, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!
You can find a new episode of Stump the Librarian every other Wednesday morning at https://stumpthelibrarian.podbean.com/ or wherever you listen to podcasts! Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an exciting episode. If you have a curious question that you would like us to answer you can submit it via at https://kdl.org/stump-the-librarian/.
Concerning rocks...
Daley, J. (2018, September 20). The universe's strongest material is a cosmic lasagna. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/universes-strongest-material-cosmic-lasagna-180970358/#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20suggests%20that,billion%20times%20stronger%20than%20steel&text=Humans%20have%20looked%20for%20harder,steel%2C%20composites%20and%20now%20graphene.&text=Just%20like%20campfires%20and%20goldfish%2C%20stars%20eventually%20die.
King, H. M. (n.d.). Mohs hardness scale. Geology and Earth Science News and Information. https://geology.com/minerals/mohs-hardness-scale.shtml.
Nuclear pasta, the hardest known substance in the universe. Newsroom. (2018, September 28). https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/nuclear-pasta-hardest-known-substance-universe-289729.
Concerning life in space...
Howells, K. (n.d.). Life on Mars: Your questions answered. The Planetary Society. https://www.planetary.org/articles/life-on-mars-your-questions-answered.
NASA. (2021, April 2). What is an Exoplanet? NASA. https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/what-is-an-exoplanet/overview/.
Concerning the number of planets...
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Welcome to the second episode of Stump the Librarian, a podcast where two librarians from Kent District Library, Emily and Courtnei, with a little help from the librarian behind the curtain, Jill, answer questions from curious listeners. Join us in this episode as we find the answers to which sea creatures can survive at the deepest depth of the ocean, why the temperature feels different in the sun and the shade, and how worms are able to survive being cut in half. Join us bi-weekly as we try to answer your curious questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian!
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? Here are some of the resources we used to help us answer your questions! You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for your question!
Concerning life in the deep seas...
How deep is the ocean? (2021, February 26). In National Ocean Service. Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/oceandepth.html
Bobbe, S. (2019, July 3). Everything you need to know about sea pigs. In Ocean Conservancy. Retrieved from https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2019/07/03/everything-need-know-sea-pigs/
Fox-Skelly, J. (2015, January 29). What does it take to live at the bottom of the ocean?. In BBC Earth. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150129-life-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean
Mariana Trench (2021). In National Geographic Deep Sea Challenge. Retrieved from http://www.deepseachallenge.com/the-expedition/mariana-trench/
NOAA, . (2021, February 26). How deep is the ocean?. In National Ocean Service. Retrieved from https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/oceandepth.html
Water pressures at ocean depths (1998). In Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. Retrieved from https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/eoi/nemo1998/education/pressure.html
Weiss, S. (2019). Ocean: Secrets of the deep. Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom: What on Earth Books.
Welch, C. (2017, November 29). New Fish Species Lives 5 Miles Underwater—a Record. In National Geographic. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/deepest-sea-fish-identified- snailfish-pseudoliparis-swirei-spd
Concerning life in the shade...
Trying to Keep Cool? Here’s How Shade, Ocean Breeze Help. (July 7, 2013). In South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved from
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2013-07-07-fl-shady-breezy-temps-20130706-story.html
Mead, M Nathaniel. “Benefits of sunlight: a bright spot for human health.” Environmental health perspectives vol. 116,4 (2008): A160-7. doi:10.1289/ehp.116-a160
Concerning the life of worms...
CBC/Radio Canada. (n.d.). 5 creatures that can grow back body PARTS | Cbc kids. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/five-creatures-that-can-grow-back-body-parts.
Dunlap, G., & Senft, R. (2019, February 26). Regeneration: What the axolotl can teach us about regrowing human limbs. Science in the News. https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2018/regeneration-axolotl-can-teach-us-regrowing-human-limbs/.
Fong, J., & Paula Hewitt. (n.d.). More About Worms... And Related Classroom Activities. More about worms... and related classroom activities - Cornell composting. http://compost.css.cornell.edu/worms/.html.
Langley, L. (2021, May 4). Pictures: 5 animals that REGROW body parts. Animals. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/axolotl-regrow-regeneration-body?loggedin=true.
Learn, J. R. (2019, January 24). Complete axolotl genome could reveal the secret of regenerating tissues. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsmorewormsonianmag.com/science-nature/complete-axolotl-genome-could-reveal-secret-regenerating-tissues-180971335/.
Murphy, H. (2019, March 20). Chop up a worm. it will regenerate. scientists figured out why. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/science/worm-regeneration.html.
Quirós, G. (2018, November 6). These flatworms can regrow a body from a fragment. how do they do it and could we? NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/06/663612981/these-flatworms-can-regrow-a-body-from-a-fragment-how-do-they-do-it-and-could-we.
Welcome to Stump the Librarian, a podcast where two librarians from Kent District Library, Emily and Courtnei, with a little help from the librarian behind the curtain, Jill, answer questions from curious listeners. On our first episode we find the answers to why tigers have stripes, how robins care for their babies, and what the most popular dog breeds are around the world. Join us bi-weekly as we try to answer your curious questions and see if it’s possible to stump a librarian!
Interested in learning and exploring more about this episode's curious questions? Here are some of the resources we used to help us answer your questions! You can always use any of the databases KDL has to offer with your library card. Just go to https://kdl.org/online-resources/ to find the best database for your question!
Concerning Dogs:
Resler, T. J. (2019). Dog breed guide the complete reference to your best friend fur-ever. Washington D.C.: National Geographic.
Reisen, J. (2021, March 16). The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020. In American Kennel Club. Retrieved from https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2020/
The Most Popular Dog Breed in Every Country (2021). In Household Quotes. Retrieved from https://householdquotes.co.uk/most-popular-dog-breed/
Burke, A. (2020, April 24). How to Choose the Best Dog Food. In American Kennel Club. Retrieved from https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-dog-food-choosing-whats-right-for-your-dog/
Wall, J. (2021, June 9). Are You Ready to Own a Dog? Expectations & Responsibilities. In Love Your Dog. Retrieved from https://www.loveyourdog.com/ready-for-dog/
Concerning Robins:
American Robin (2019). In Journey North. Retrieved from https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/facts_baby_robins.html
Link, R. (n.d.). American Robin. In Seattle Audubon. Retrieved from https://seattleaudubon.org/learn/birds-of-wa/bird-facts/american-robin/
Concerning Tigers:
"Tiger." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 2 Mar. 2021. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/tiger/72439. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
"Coloration." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 24 Jan. 2019. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/coloration/109619#25418.toc. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
“Protective Coloration.” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, Mar. 2021, p. 1.