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Episode 2: Coral Reef Adventure

Show: 20,000 Books Under the Sea, ep. 2

The Adventure Continues…

Our intrepid heroes Brook Mark and Cliff Hanger continue searching for clues that will lead to the Lost Library of Atlantis and the only book that can stop Shelldon the Tale Snail from devouring every story in the lighthouse. Traveling in their submarine, The Tardigrade, they head for the Great Barrier Reef in search of the next clue. Along the way, they find themselves trapped in the Bermuda Triangle and end up on a deserted island where they must decipher a message that is sent using flag semaphore code, the flag signals used by sailors. While trying to figure out the code, Brook and Cliff sing about communication in the original song “Common Ground”.

Craft: Secret Sea Star

Turn an ordinary paper bowl into a stunning Sea Star that has a secret! SPOILER ALERT…Here’s the secret…Just like a live Sea Star, our paper bowl version has the incredible ability to regenerate limbs.

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Author: Tina Cho

Author Tina Cho discusses her beautiful picture book “The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story”. The story revolves around a young girl’s bond with her grandmother and the sea. It includes details about Korea’s centuries old tradition of “granny mermaids”, amazing women who fish by diving deep in the sea without using oxygen tanks.

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

Tortillas, Twizzlers, and tentacles…oh, my! With just a few simple ingredients, kids can make a delicious, edible jellyfish treat.

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Virtual Field Trip: Snorkeling Adventure

Accompany Page and Kenny as they go snorkeling with Dan Volker and Sandra Edwards in the pristine waters of one of South Florida’s finest snorkeling spots. For decades, Dan and Sandra have used video and photography to document underwater life. They serve as extraordinary guides on this virtual field trip.