The Moon

The Moon

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. April 5, 2026 Duration: 59:00
Next time on The Children’s Hour, we’re going to The Moon with Commander Reid Wiseman from NASA’s Artemis 2 mission. The Bad Astronomer, Dr. Phil Plait teaches us how the moon was formed, and we learn what happens to the lunar rocks back on Earth from Dr. Chip Sharer. Comes with a learning guide - and mixed with great music!

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Honoring Fathers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
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Solar Energy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
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Sounds Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
This time on The Children's Hour we explore what sounds classic. First we learn about classical music with prodigy pianist Kayden Kelly. Then we play with sound effects with Kip Allen and Crawford MacCallum.
Autism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
The Kids Crew learn about autism from the authors of A Kids Book About Autism, David and Justin Flood. We also hear from scientist Dr. Temple Grandin about what she thinks kids with autism need to know. Mixed with great…
Poetry Palooza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:00
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Epic Voice Guy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
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Justin Roberts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
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Duration: 58:00
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Black History Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
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Divinity Roxx [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:12
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