The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
Cast: Charlie Engelman, Kirby Engelman
17 episodes
1. Space RocksDescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.LCC25minSep 5, 2016
2. Storm ChasersCharlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.LCC25minSep 12, 2016
3. Sunken TreasureCharlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.LCC25minSep 19, 2016
4. Dog DaysCharlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.LCC25minSep 26, 2016
5. Sharks!The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.LCC25minOct 3, 2016
6. Animal HeadgearAnimal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.LCC25minOct 10, 2016
7. Survival 101Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.LCC25minOct 17, 2016
8. Alaska's AnimalsAnimals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.LCC25minOct 24, 2016
9. Buggin' OutSpiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.LCC25minOct 31, 2016
10. Animal InvadersInvasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.LCC25minNov 7, 2016
11. Sense-AbilitiesHumans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.LCC25minNov 14, 2016
12. Roller CoastersCharlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.LCC25minNov 21, 2016
13. Kirby the FalconerKirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.LCC25minNov 28, 2016
14. CavesCharlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.LCC25minDec 5, 2016
15. Action SportsCharlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks.LCC25minDec 12, 2016
16. The Case of the Stolen BikeA heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!LCC25minDec 19, 2016
17. AstronautsCharlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!LCC25minDec 26, 2016
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The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Brandon Gulish
- Studio
- Steve Rotfeld Productions
Maturity rating
LCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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