Olympic champions and farty footpumpers

Olympic champions and farty footpumpers

Author: ABC Australia August 9, 2024 Duration: 12:08
We’ll visit the Olympic Games in Paris, take a tour around some schools across Australia, and then finish with a 10-legged mystery for our… Wow of the week!   Quiz Questions Can you name an Aussie medallist at this year's Olympic Games? What's the name for the system of raised dots that people who are blind or have low vision can use to read? What's the word that Jon uses to describe the sound of his workshops? What does student Greg hope to build at his house when he grows up? What do the giant spider crabs do when they visit Australian shores? Bonus Tricky Question What are the scientists studying the crabs asking people to help with? Answers There are too many to list! Any medallist means you got this one correct. Braille Joy A garden Moult (shed their shells) Bonus Tricky Answer Look at photos

Every Friday brings a fresh episode of ABC KIDS News Time, where host Emily curates a selection of the week's most engaging and curious stories, all chosen with a young audience in mind. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a conversation crafted to spark wonder and answer questions. Emily explores a wonderfully wide range of topics, from the latest discoveries about amazing animals and phenomena in the natural world to special events and adventures into outer space. Produced by ABC Australia, the podcast creates a safe and entertaining space for children to learn about current events and the bigger world around them in a way that's made just for them. The tone is always friendly and inclusive, turning complex news into digestible and fun stories that families can enjoy together. Each episode serves as a gentle, weekly check-in on what's happening, fostering curiosity and understanding. By presenting real-world news through a child-friendly lens, this podcast helps build listening skills and knowledge in a format that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a lesson. It’s a regular audio destination for kids who are eager to learn and for parents seeking quality, trusted content.
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