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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

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Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.

Episodes:

• I Am George Washington/I Am Susan B. Anthony

  I am George Washington Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet one of the greatest leaders in the history of the United States: George Washington. Yadina is awe struck as she gets to meet her country's very first president, who offers to take them on a fishing trip. As he leads them through the woods to the fishing hole, George is polite, helpful, and supportive, showing Yadina that a good leader takes care of his or her team. I am Susan B. Anthony Xavier and Yadina are putting artifacts away on the shelves of the Secret Museum, deciding between the two of them where everything should go, and unintentionally leaving Brad out. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet someone who always stood up for the rights of all people: Susan B. Anthony. Watching the young Susan advocate for all of her siblings to have a vote in what to name their new baby goat, and then for all women everywhere to have a vote over matters that affect their country, helps Xavier and Yadina to realize how important it is for Brad to have a say over what happens in the Secret Museum. Because everyone should have a vote.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am William Shakespeare/I Am Katherine Johnson

  William Shakespeare shows Brad that it's alright to feel how you're feeling even if you're feeling a bit jealous of the time your two pals spend together. / Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for all things turtle, because we all have our own passions to follow.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Leonardo Da Vinci/I Am Amelia Earhart

  I am Leonardo da Vinci Xavier gets caught in a tailspin when he can't decide which after-school activity to sign up for. Basketball? Dance? Robotics? It all sounds fun, how can he possibly pick just one? To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet the ultimate renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. During their playdate, we discover that Leonardo is interested in a lot of different things, too - just like Xavier! And he wouldn't have it any other way. What he learns doing one thing helps him with another! He helps Xavier to see that it's okay to try many different activities. Curriculum: "It's okay to try many different activities." I am Amelia Earhart There's a bike rodeo coming up and Brad can't wait to sign up, until he realizes that the course isn't training-wheel friendly. Uh oh. Brad can't possibly ride his bike without training wheels, can he? To the Secret Museum! Xavier takes his pal back in time to meet someone who never backed down from a challenge: Amelia Earhart. Watching Amelia boldly chase her dream of soaring through the clouds as the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo convinces Brad that when there's something you really want to do, even if it seems impossible, you just have to go for it. Curriculum: "Go for it!"

  Next Airing:	Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Bruce Lee/I Am Sonia Manzano

  Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they may get with each other, they are in charge of what their body does. / Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that when she feels anxious about going to the dentist, telling stories can help manage those big feelings.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Zelia Nuttall / I Am Jules Leotard

  Zelia Nuttall shows Xavier that asking questions about his mystery birthday present can lead to exciting discoveries. / Jules Leotard shows Xavier that it's perfectly normal for him to feel many different emotions when it's his turn to jump off the diving board.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Louis Braille / I Am Zaha Hadid

  Louis Braille shows Brad that it's possible to share a book he made with his friend Katie, who's blind, because there are many ways to read. / Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Julia Child/I Am Neil Armstrong

  Next Airing:	Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Jim Thorpe/I Am Norval Morrisseau

  Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Mary Leaky/I Am Alexander Hamilton

  Next Airing:	Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Roberto Clemente/I Am Kristi Yamaguchi

  Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to help however they can when they realize the museum water fountain is broken on a hot day. / Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it's okay to ask for help when she's learning how to roller skate.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Mark Twain/I Am Abigail Adams

  Next Airing:	Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Mary Shelley/I Am Harry Houdini

  I am Mary Shelley Xavier and the gang are excited for a Nature Troop campout, where Xavier has volunteered to tell the first campfire story. There's just one problem: everyone is expecting a spooky story, but Xavier only knows how to tell silly stories. What's he going to do? He doesn't want to disappoint everyone. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an expert spooky storyteller: Mary Shelley. Mary takes our trio on an imaginative playdate where she spins the leaves and wind into a very spooky tale, which Xavier can't help but turn funny. Is all hope lost?? Mary helps Xavier see that he can tell a story that's both spooky AND silly. The most important thing is to tell stories your own way. Curriculum: "Tell stories you own way." I am Harry Houdini The time has come from Brad to spend his very first night in the museum, and he couldn't be more excited. Except, when the lights go out, Brad realizes it's kind of... gulp... scary there at night. Too afraid to stay put in his sleeping bag, there's only one thing left to do... to the Secret Museum! Our heroes travel back in time to meet someone who knew how to face a scary situation: Harry Houdini. Harry wants nothing more than to be a brave performer, just like his hero, tightrope walker Fearless Jean. But, it turns out tightrope walking is scarier than he thought! Good thing Harry has a trick to help himself, and Brad, make it through to the end: when you're scared, take a deep breath to calm down and feel better. Curriculum: "When you're scared, you can take a deep breath to calm down and feel better."

  Next Airing:	Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Jigonsaseh/I Am Sacagawea

  Next Airing:	Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Confucius/I Am Sacagawea

  Next Airing:	Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	11/11/2019 to 12/31/2030

• We Are Siegel and Shuster/I Am Edmonia Lewis

  Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster encourage Brad to believe in the power of his imagination, even when other people don't. / Edmonia Lewis inspires Xavier to proudly create a piece of art for his mom that represents their family.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am David Suzuki/I Am Esther Martinez

  David Suzuki shows Xavier that when we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves, too. / Esther Martinez tells a traditional Tewa legend, which helps Xavier and Yadina realize how stories can connect us to our family histories.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

• I Am Madam C.J. Walker/I Am Edwin Binney

  Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that choosing to work hard on his lemonade stand now can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams later. / Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that if they want to work together as a team to create a special art project, they should listen to everyone's ideas.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 at 2:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030

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