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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
2019 - 2025 9.0 (2 votes) 2 Seasons
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Overview

The adventures of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. Xavier Riddle empowers children to dream big and recognize their ability to make a real and meaningful difference in the world.

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available.

72 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: I Am Johann Sebastian Bach
2019-11-11

Xavier learns all about playing the recorder when he meets Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Episode 2: I Am Marie Curie
2019-11-11

Marie Curie inspires Brad to follow his dreams.

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Episode 3: I Am Mary Shelley
2019-11-12

The kids meet spooky storyteller Mary Shelley who shows Xavier how to tell a story that is both spooky and silly.

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Episode 4: I Am Harry Houdini
2019-11-12

Harry Houdini teaches Brad how to keep calm when he's scared.

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Episode 5: I Am George Washington
2019-11-13

Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader.

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Episode 6: I Am Susan B. Anthony
2019-11-13

Susan B. Anthony helps Brad show his friends that everyone should have a vote.

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Episode 7: I Am Isaac Newton
2019-11-18

Xavier tries mini golf for the first time, and things don't exactly go as planned. No matter how hard and fast he swings, the ball never goes in the hole... To the Secret Museum! Our trio are sent back in time to meet an expert in the laws of motion: Sir Isaac Newton. Isaac is in the middle of his own problem, trying to figure out how he can out jump boys who are clearly bigger than him.

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Episode 8: I Am Golda Meir
2019-11-18

Golda Meir shows Yadina that she should tell people when there's a big problem, so it can be solved together.

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Episode 9: I Am Winston Churchill
2019-11-19

Brad meets Winston Churchill and learns the importance of speaking up for yourself.

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Episode 10: I Am Cleopatra
2019-11-19

Xavier talks to Cleopatra about how to ask his parents if he can stay up late to see the super moon.

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Episode 11: I Am Catherine the Great
2019-11-20

Catherine the Great eases Brad's fears about going to day camp without his best friends.

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Episode 12: I Am Tomioka Tessai
2019-11-20

Yadina is unsure about bringing an old quilt for show and tell, but artist Tomioka Tessai helps her realize the best items are ones connected to family.

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Episode 13: We Are the Wright Brothers
2019-11-27

Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment.

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Episode 14: We Are the Brontë Sisters
2019-11-27

The Bronte Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.

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Episode 15: I Am Mark Twain
2019-11-27

Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier.

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Episode 16: I Am Abigail Adams
2019-11-27

Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.

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Episode 17: I Am Julia Child
2019-11-27

Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane.

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Episode 18: I Am Neil Armstrong
2019-11-27

Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things.

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Episode 19: I Am Helen Keller
2019-12-02

Helen Keller teaches Yadina that there are many different ways to learn.

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Episode 20: I Am Alexander Graham Bell
2019-12-02

Alexander Graham Bell shows Xavier and Yadina how to help Brad after he loses his voice.

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Episode 21: I Am Florence Nightingale
2019-12-09

Florence Nightingale shows Xavier and Brad why they should work hard to help cure Yadina’s hiccups, because it’s important to help others as best they can.

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Episode 22: I Am George Washington Carver
2019-12-09

George Washington Carver shows Xavier just how important plant life is, and why we all need to help take care of the Earth.

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Episode 23: I Am Leonardo da Vinci
2019-12-16

Leonardo da Vinci shows Xavier that he doesn’t have to pick just one after-school activity, because it’s okay to try many different activities.

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Episode 24: I Am Amelia Earhart
2019-12-16

Amelia Earhart shows Brad that if there’s something he really wants to do, like ride in the bike rodeo, he should go for it.

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Episode 25: I Am Zora Neale Hurston
2019-12-23

Zora Neale Hurston helps Brad feel more comfortable sharing a personal story he wrote, by showing him that stories are best when you share them with others.

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Episode 26: I Am Charles Dickens
2019-12-23

Charles Dickens shows Yadina that she doesn’t need new toys, because her imagination can make everything more fun.

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Episode 27: I Am Jackie Robinson
2020-01-20

Jackie Robinson helps Yadina when a child on the playground makes up rules that are unfair.

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Episode 28: I Am Anna Pavlova
2020-01-20

Anna Pavlova encourages Xavier not to give up being a magician just because he made a few mistakes.

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Episode 29: I Am Mary Leakey
2020-01-21

Mary Leaky helps Xavier develop a strategy for a difficult scavenger hunt -- slow down and look around.

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Episode 30: I Am Alexander Hamilton
2020-01-21

Alexander Hamilton helps Yadina realize that starting first grade is an exciting adventure.

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Episode 31: I Am Theodore Roosevelt
2020-01-22

Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow.

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Episode 32: I Am Eleanor Roosevelt
2020-01-22

Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.

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Episode 33: I Am Lou Gehrig
2020-01-23

Lou Gehrig helps the gang focus on the good stuff rather than moping about a few bad breaks.

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Episode 34: I Am Marie Owens
2020-01-23

Marie Owens shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad how to solve problems in a positive way.

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Episode 35: I Am Nikola Tesla
2020-08-03

Xavier is upset thinking he won't be able to bring the museum to his friend in Japan, but Nikola Tesla encourages him not to give up.

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Episode 36: I Am Nellie Bly
2020-08-03

Nellie Bly helps Yadina overcome her fear of the monkey bars.

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Episode 37: I Am Maya Angelou
2020-08-04

An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other.

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Episode 38: I Am Frederick Douglass
2020-08-04

Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork.

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Episode 39: I Am Louis Pasteur
2020-08-05

Louis Pasteur helps Xavier with his volcano experiment project.

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Episode 40: I Am Rachel Carson
2020-08-05

Rachel Carson helps Brad figure out a way to help butterflies migrate.

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Episode 41: I Am Kate Warne
2020-08-06

Brad gives up on hide-and-seek until Kate Warne helps him figure out how to play the game better.

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Episode 42: I Am Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
2020-08-06

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle helps Xavier decide what to get the new girl in class for her birthday.

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Episode 43: I Am Cesar Chavez
2020-10-05

Cesar Chavez helps Xavier, Yadina and Brad find the inspiration to tackle a big mess in the playroom.

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Episode 44: I Am Dolores Huerta
2020-10-05

Dolores Huerta teaches Xavier, Yadina and Brad that it is important to speak up when they see someone in need.

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Episode 45: I Am Confucius
2020-10-06

Xavier and Yadina overcome a sibling spat with the help of Confucius.

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Episode 46: I Am Sacagawea
2020-10-06

Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize that just because Yadina is younger, she can do more than they think.

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Episode 47: I Am Mary Anning
2020-10-07

Mary Anning inspires Xavier and Yadina to continue working on a tricky art project.

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Episode 48: I Am Charlie Chaplin
2020-10-07

Charlie Chaplin helps Yadina cheer up Dr. Zoom.

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Episode 49: I Am Billie Jean King
2020-10-08

Billie Jean King encourages Brad to take his first ballet class.

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Episode 50: I Am Arthur Ashe
2020-10-08

Arthur Ashe helps Xavier, Yadina, and Brad see why they were wrong to exclude a new student at school from their game.

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Episode 51: I Am Rosa Parks
2020-10-09

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn a lesson about treating everyone equally when they meet Rosa Parks.

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Episode 52: I Am Thurgood Marshall
2020-10-09

Thurgood Marshall shows Xavier how to be fair with everyone when it comes to a big piece of pie.

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Episode 53: I Am Harriet Tubman
2020-10-12

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn about courage and bravery when they meet Harriet Tubman, a woman who escapes slavery and risks her life to help others do the same.

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Episode 54: I Am Wilma Rudolph
2021-02-01

Wilma Rudolph encourages Xavier to stay with track and field even though he thinks he should quit.

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Episode 55: I Am Jonas Salk
2021-02-01

Jonas Salk explains that you don't need a reward for doing a good deed.

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Episode 56: I Am Jesse Owens
2021-02-02

Jesse Owens encourages Brad after he becomes frustrated with bowling.

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Episode 57: I Am Ella Fitzgerald
2021-02-02

Ella Fitzgerald inspires a nervous Brad to go to a dance party.

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Episode 58: I Am James Naismith
2021-04-05

Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game.

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Episode 59: I Am Temple Grandin
2021-04-05

Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.

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Episode 60: I Am Albert Einstein
2021-04-06

Albert Einstein encourages Xavier to ask questions when he is curious about something.

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Episode 61: I Am Carol Burnett
2021-04-06

Carol Burnett helps Yadina overcome her fear of looking silly by explaining that sometimes it is good to laugh at yourself.

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Episode 62: I Am Abraham Lincoln
2021-04-07

Yadina gets advice from Abraham Lincoln after she accidentally loses her friend's toy.

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Episode 63: I Am Jane Jacobs
2021-04-07

Jane Jacobs inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to rebuild their fort.

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Episode 64: I Am Sir Edmund Hillary
2021-04-08

Edmund Hillary explains to Xavier that even the most courageous adventurers ask for help when they need it.

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Episode 65: I Am Celia Cruz
2021-04-08

Yadina prepares for a special birthday performance with the help of Celia Cruz.

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Episode 66: I Am Jigonsaseh
2021-11-01

Jigonsaseh, the original Haudenosaunee Clan Mother, inspires the trio to stop arguing with each other.

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Episode 67: I Am Sacagawea
2021-11-01

Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn't underestimate Yadina just because she's younger than them.

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Episode 68: I Am Ibn Battuta
2021-11-02

Ibn Battuta shows Brad that a change of scenery might help him finish his comic book story.

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Episode 69: I Am Beulah Louise Henry
2021-11-02

Beulah Louise Henry inspires Yadina to keep working on her invention.

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Episode 70: I Am Rukmini Devi
2022-01-14

Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special.

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Episode 71: I Am Bob Ross
2022-01-14

Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.

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Episode 72: I Am Fred Rogers
2022-01-31

Xavier learns that he is a special person just the way he is after he has a playdate with Fred Rogers.

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Season 2 (2024)

No overview available.

45 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: I Am Michelangelo
2024-01-15

Michelangelo shows Brad that even when you want something done quickly, doing something well takes time.

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Episode 2: I Am Dorothy Levitt
2024-01-15

Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier that when learning a new skill, such as skateboarding, it helps to start with the basics.

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Episode 3: I Am Bessie Coleman
2024-01-16

When Yadina wants to hike to the hilltop, aviator Bessie Coleman encourages her to persevere.

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Episode 4: I Am King Sejong the Great
2024-01-16

King Sejong the Great's openness to ideas inspires the trio to solicit KidZone suggestions from more children.

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Episode 5: I Am Eugenie Clark
2024-01-17

Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid.

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Episode 6: I Am Benjamin Banneker
2024-01-17

Yadina learns how to overcome a challenge.

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Episode 7: I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg
2024-01-18

Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to realize that she has the power to create change.

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Episode 8: I Am Grandmaster Flash
2024-01-19

Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment.

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Episode 9: I Am Mary Seacole
2024-01-19

Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.

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Episode 10: I Am Hedy Lamarr
2024-01-22

Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she can do more than one thing.

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Episode 11: I Am Archimedes
2024-01-22

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn that creative thinking can lead to new ideas.

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Episode 12: I Am James Braidwood
2024-01-23

James Braidwood shows Brad that when he is feeling nervous, being prepared can help him stay calm.

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Episode 13: I Am Queen Lili' Oukalani
2024-01-23

Queen Lili'uokalani shows Xavier and Yadina that being responsible can involve making hard choices.

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Episode 14: I Am Alvin Ailey
2024-01-24

Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together.

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Episode 15: I Am Lucy Maud Montgomery
2024-01-24

Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.

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Episode 16: I Am Zelia Nuttal
2024-01-25

Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries.

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Episode 17: I Am Jules Léotard
2024-01-25

Xavier learns it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.

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Episode 18: I Am Louis Braille
2024-01-26

Louis Braille explains there are many ways to read.

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Episode 19: I Am Zaha Hadid
2024-01-26

Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

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Episode 20: I Am Jim Thorpe
2024-07-15

Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn.

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Episode 21: I Am Norval Morrisseau
2024-07-15

Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.

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Episode 22: I Am Roberto Clemente
2024-07-16

Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to help however they can when they realize the museum water fountain is broken on a hot day.

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Episode 23: I Am Kristi Yamaguchi
2024-07-16

Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it's okay to ask for help when she's learning how to roller skate.

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Episode 24: I Am Madam C.J. Walker
2024-07-17

Madam C. J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams.

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Episode 25: I Am Edwin Binney
2024-07-17

Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas.

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Episode 26: I Am William Shakespeare
2024-09-09

William Shakespeare shows Brad that it is alright to feel how he is feeling.

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Episode 27: I Am Katherine Johnson
2024-09-09

Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for turtles.

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Episode 28: I Am Bruce Lee
2024-09-10

Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they get, they are in charge of what their body does.

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Episode 29: I Am Sonia Manzano
2024-09-10

Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that telling stories can help manage big feelings.

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Episode 30: We Are Siegel and Shuster
2024-10-14

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster encourage Brad to believe in the power of his imagination, even when other people don't.

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Episode 31: I Am Edmonia Lewis
2024-10-14

Edmonia Lewis inspires Xavier to proudly create a piece of art for his mom that represents their family.

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Episode 32: I Am David Suzuki
2024-10-15

David Suzuki shows Xavier that when we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves too.

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Episode 33: I Am Esther Martinez
2024-10-15

Esther Martinez tells a traditional Tewa legend, which helps Xavier and Yadina realize how stories can connect us to our family histories.

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Episode 34: I Am Gwen Ifill
2024-12-09

Gwen Ifill shows Yadina that asking questions is a great way to get information.

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Episode 35: I Am Matthew Henson
2024-12-09

Matthew Henson shows Xavier and Brad that they can learn from each other.

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Episode 36: I Am Kofi Annan
2024-12-10

Kofi Annan shows Yadina and Brad that when they can't agree on how to spend their fundraiser money, finding a compromise can help everyone.

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Episode 37: We Are William and Caroline Herschel
2024-12-10

William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that including Yadina in his magic show can make it even more fun.

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Episode 38: I Am Willard Wigan
2025-02-17

Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully.

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Episode 39: I Am Maria Sibylla Merian
2025-02-17

Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can have fun while waiting for flowers to grow.

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Episode 40: I Am Jackie Robinson
2025-02-18

Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that it takes courage to change something that isn't right.

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Episode 41: I Am Ravi Shankar
2025-02-28

Ravi Shankar shows Yadina that it feels good to share her culture.

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Episode 42: I Am Babe Didrikson
2025-02-28

Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that being prepared can help you do difficult things - like making the basketball team.

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Episode 43: I Am Grace Hopper
2025-02-28

Grace Hopper shows Brad that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries.

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Episode 44: I Am Itzhak Perlman
2025-02-28

Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that when he struggles to learn music the same way as the other kids in the band, he can do it his own way.

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Episode 45: I Am Full of Possibilities
2025-02-28

Xavier travels to meet heroes Christopher Reeve, Kitty O'Neil, Oprah Winfrey, and his own ancestor.

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