Listen "Episode 82 That's a Beautiful Volcano"
Episode Synopsis
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Can kangaroos hop backwards?” and “How hot is lava?” We have a fact about satellites and a dragon graphic novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding kangaroos...
https://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/red-kangaroo/
https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/kangaroos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo
"kangaroo." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/kangaroo/275222. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/big-red-roos-the-roo-files/2415/
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tree-kangaroo/
Kangaroos by Nicki Clausen-Grace: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C911135
Kangaroos: Amazing Jumpers by Lisa M. Harrington: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C721420
Regarding lava...
"lava." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Oct. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lava/47378. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/seafloor-below/volcanoes/lava-flows/
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/lava-flows-destroy-everything-their-path
“Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes.” Ganeri, Anita. DK Readers, 2015.
https://youtu.be/0jKoOUZ1GBM?si=aA1k4D9pub_B97xo
Regarding kangaroos...
https://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/red-kangaroo/
https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/kangaroos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo
"kangaroo." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/kangaroo/275222. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/big-red-roos-the-roo-files/2415/
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tree-kangaroo/
Kangaroos by Nicki Clausen-Grace: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C911135
Kangaroos: Amazing Jumpers by Lisa M. Harrington: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C721420
Regarding lava...
"lava." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Oct. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lava/47378. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/how-the-ocean-works/seafloor-below/volcanoes/lava-flows/
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/lava-flows-destroy-everything-their-path
“Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes.” Ganeri, Anita. DK Readers, 2015.
https://youtu.be/0jKoOUZ1GBM?si=aA1k4D9pub_B97xo
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