Science Superstars!

What Makes a Good Scientist?
Young climate scientist, Mars-rover namer, and Yale student Clara Ma talks about her introduction to science, the scientific process, curiosity, kindness, and what it takes to be a good scientist. Clara Ma named the Mars rover Curiosity in 2009 at age 12, then grew up and became a scientist who espouses Highlights-like values.

Scientific Method, The
Breaking down the scientific method into concrete steps with featured guests Mista Cookie Jar.

Ann Makosinski: Tinkering with Light
Ann Makosinski was a born inventor. At 15, she found out that there was a growing energy crisis, so she used her creativity to invent a new kind of flashlight.

The Girl Who Spoke Science
Meet 11-year-old Sarah Galvani-Townsend! Sarah tells us why studying dogs and rabies is one of her favorite extracurricular activities, and how she translates “science language” into “kid language.”

Stephanie Kwolek
In a time when women were expected to stay home and raise a family, Stephanie Kwolek faught against the odds. She pursued an education, developed a passion for science, and eventually discovered one of the strongest materials known to man.

Music Meets Science
What happens when a scientist is also a musician? For Barbara McClintock, the combination may have led the way to a Nobel Prize in genetics. Science historian Jocelyn Bosley tells us the story of Barbara’s remarkable life, and how her experience playing banjo in a jazz band (yes) helped her discover “jumping genes.”

Funny Ocean Jokes 2
Five funny ocean themed jokes for kids!

Go! Stop!
A classic freeze song, Dance however you want when the music says go, but stop moving when it says stop.

Would You Rather Episode 11
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you think and laugh.

Dancing Pants (Feat. Mista Cookie Jar)
Let's dance! Mista Cookie Jar and Andrew & Polly put on silly pants and have a dance party.

Playaway Aerobics: Movement
Are you ready to move and groove? Learn all about how movement can help you live an active and healthy life, along with different moves you can do at home!

Hulahoop to da Loop
A fun loop song that encourages kids to dance, move their body, and hulahoop!

I Spy 15
Let's play I Spy & I Hear! Try to find these 5 unique items!

Hop Diddy Bop
Listen to this catchy jingle inspired by an original poem written by a Highlights reader!

Funny Holiday Jokes 1
Five funny holiday themed jokes for kids!

What's That Sound? Episode 15
Welcome to "What's that Sound?", the game show where we play a sound and you try to guess what it is! Got it? Great! Let's Play!

Yoga for Self Love: Super Hero Adventure
Do you ever get nervous? Have you ever tried imagining that you have super powers? In today’s episode, Kathryn, our yoga guide, is going to turn us into confident superheroes through a series of twists and stretches.

Slumberjack
A capella song about the slumbering, log sawing, Canadian Slumberjack.

Sleeping Beauty Shorter Version
The fantastical fairytale of Sleeping Beauty.

Playaway Meditations - Decompress
Sit or lay down and relax while listening to a custom, guided meditation from Playaway!

Monsoon Downpour
It's time to rest, to release, to relax, to the sound of the rain. This soundscape is inspired by Lakshmibai, a warrior queen who lived in Jhansi, India.