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What Are Mammals? | The Amusingly Amazing Alphabet

Learn the core facts that make a mammal a mammal in this week’s Hook Book Barrel episode.

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How Sound Waves Work! | Hook Book Barrel | I’ve Never Sawn That Before! by Kristin Blakely

Join us for fun experiments, listening games and a story that shows how hearing and feeling safe go hand-in-hand.

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Outdoor Adventures | Book Spotlight: Mystery of the Vanishing Fish

Today we, explore a local forest trail, find pinecones, balance on logs, and spot sticky tree sap.

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Where Do Animals Go in Winter? | Hibernation and Migration for Kids | Hook Book Barrel

When winter arrives, where do all the animals go? Join Jay from Hook Book Barrel to discover how birds, whales, frogs, squirrels, and chipmunks survive the cold!

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Who Left These Tracks? | Animal Footprint Mystery

Who made these mysterious tracks? Join Jay from Hook Book Barrel as we explore animal footprints and try to solve the mystery!

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Brush Away Sugar Bugs! My Friend Toothy by Stacey Laviolette Kids Learn About Dental Hygiene

What are “sugar bugs”? Why do we need to brush for two minutes? Find out as we read My Friend Toothy: How to Practice Good Dental Hygiene by Stacey Laviolette and learn fun ways to keep our smiles bright!

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Food Is Fuel! | Learning How Our Bodies Use Energy | Hook Book Barrel Read-Aloud

In this Hook Book Barrel episode, we explore how food turns into fuel for our bodies, just like batteries power a toy car.

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Why Do Crickets Chirp? | Insect Facts + Cricket Sport Book | Hook Book Barrel

Chirp, chirp! In this episode of Hook Book Barrel, we’re exploring the world of crickets — not just the insect that chirps at night, but also the sport that’s played around the world!

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What's the Story About Halloween? | Hook Book Barrel | Read-Aloud of Neigh Kid by Alan Mayfair

We’ll talk about costumes, dressing up, and then read aloud Neigh Kid by Alan Mayfair! This funny and creative story is the perfect pick for Halloween fun.

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Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall? | Pigments Explained + Valley the Wiggle-Butt Pup Read Aloud

Why do leaves turn red, orange, yellow, and purple in the fall? In this episode of The Hook Book Barrel, we explore the science of leaf pigments—chlorophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and sugars!

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