Serie fra 2017
| Genre: | Dokumentar |
|---|---|
| Tilføjet: | 1/1 2017 |
This week, Charlie and Kirby are determined to uncover the differences between these space rocks. So, they’ll go meteorite hunting in Arizona and get an up-close look at some rocky visitors from outer space. Along the way they’ll learn the basics of our solar system and explore a massive crater that’s millions of years old!
After a tornado warning forces Charlie and Kirby to cancel their beach day, they’re determined to better understand extreme weather! After a little research in HQ, they’re off to Colorado to meet up with some real-life storm chasers. Yup, that’s an actual job! Weird.
Today it’s all about pirate treasure. So, Charlie and Kirby and grabbing their scuba gear and heading down to Florida! But before they go, they’ll need to learn all about piracy, shipwrecks, and precious metals. Then it’s time to put their skills to the test and see what historical treasures they can find on the bottom of the ocean… with the help of a real-life treasure diver!
Greyhounds are some of the fastest animals on four legs. Bloodhounds have a sense of smell that’s 40 times stronger than humans. And, some dogs are allergic to cats! Weird, but true! To learn more about man’s best friend, Charlie and Kirby investigate how dogs evolved from one single ancestor to over 300 breeds today!
Did you know that sharks have seven senses? Or, that they don’t have a single bone in their bodies?! Weird, but true! Kirby wants to get an up-close look at these mega-predators, but there’s just one problem: Charlie is scared of sharks! To help him get over his fear, they’ll do some research at HQ, then it’s off to Florida!
Kirby wants to get an up-close look at these mega-predators, but there’s just one problem: Charlie is scared of sharks! To help him get over his fear, they’ll do some research at HQ, then it’s off to Florida! There they’ll meet an expert who will take them diving with real sharks in the ocean… if Charlie isn’t too scared to jump in!
The human body can go three weeks without food, but only three days without water! Weird, but true! Charlie and Kirby are brushing up on these facts and more as they prepare to head out to Alaska for a major camping trip. They’re on a mission to uncover the necessities for human survival, and with a little help from an expert, they’ll put their knowledge to the test out in the wilderness!
It’s freezing in Chicago and Charlie and Kirby just can’t seem to stay warm! So, they’ve set their sights on some animals who’ve adapted to arctic temperatures in the hopes that they can pick up some tips for how to stay warm! They’re off to Alaska to get a closer look at these curious cold weather critters who have mastered life below zero.
Dragonflies aren’t flies? Ladybugs aren’t bugs? What the heck is going on?! Charlie and Kirby have some unanswered questions about insects and they’re determined to get to the bottom of it. They’ll learn all about the largest group of animals in the world (arthropods!) and discover what makes them so unique.
This week Charlie and Kirby are playing the role of wildlife sheriffs – investigating invasive species crooks that are wreaking havoc on the environment! After a little research, it’s off to the Everglades to catch some caimans with the help of a local scientist. There they’ll learn how species invade non-native habits and why it’s important to monitor them to keep ecosystems balanced.
Did you know that when you smell something, molecules of whatever you’re smelling are actually entering your nose?! It’s true! And it turns out, our senses work in all sorts of weird ways. Charlie and Kirby are determined to better understand how our senses of smell and taste work, with a little help from some experts.
Charlie and Kirby are determined to tackle their weirdest fear: roller coasters! Charlie is on a mission to get over his motion sickness and Kirby is finally ready to conquer her coaster-phobia. To do that, they’ll break down the physics behind these rides and learn all about how they work from an engineer.
Kirby is crazy about birds! She loves them all, especially birds of prey. So today, she’s determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a Falconer! She and Charlie will meet a real-life Master Falconer who’ll introduce them to falcons, hawks and eagles! Did you know that falconry birds can spot prey from one mile away, fly as fast as a racecar, and see things that are behind them?!
What are dark, creepy and super weird?! Caves! So Charlie and Kirby are setting out to explore these fascinating rock formations. To do that, they’re heading to Virginia to meet up with a caving guide who will take them on an amazing underground expedition to explore a massive maze of tunnels and passageways.
This week it’s all about innovation! And, Charlie and Kirby know just who to turn to when they need help thinking outside the box… action sport athletes! Come along as they learn the extreme brain science behind fear and mastery while trying out some new tricks in a skate park! To really stretch their limits, they’ll enlist the help from some pro engineers and athletes.
