Stump the Librarian
Stump the Librarian is a podcast from the Kent District Library in which two librarians, Jill and Liz, test their research skills against questions submitted by listeners. In each episode they dig into a listener's question and share the facts, sources, and unexpected details they uncover along the way. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. Listeners who want to challenge the hosts can submit their own questions through the library's website.
Episodes
Episode 96 Lego Love
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Can toads give you warts?” and “What was the first Lego set?” We also have a geode fact and recommend a nonfiction graphic novel about mycology. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jenny’s Fact of the Day: The Rock Encyclopedia by A.W. Buckey
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1270185
Liz’s
Episode 95 Donuts: The Hole Story
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “When were weekends invented?” and “Why do donuts have holes?” We also have a gross body fact and a graphic novel about two sisters on the beach. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding weekends...
The 5-Day Work Week: How We Got Here | HISTORY
history of the organization of work -- Britannica
Episode 94 Our Bookmobile is Bananas
In today’s episode we answer many Bookmobile questions, such as “How many bananas long is the Bookmobile?” We also answer, “How long does a tardigrade live?” We hear some Bookmobile trivia from Librarian Hannah, and Liz recommends a chapter book about a reluctant quester. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Nell O’Dell Hat
Episode 93 California Adventure
In today’s episode we explore the Muir Woods National Monument and the San Diego Zoo. We hear some trivia from Programming Specialist Hennie and Liz recommends a magical chapter book about our favorite time traveling siblings. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Hennie’s Fact of the Day: The Colors of Nature by Catherine Barr
https://kdl.bibliocom
Episode 92 Big Walks and Tiny Treasures
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “What is geocaching?” and “How long does it take to walk all the way around the world?” We have a fact about underwater creatures and a nonfiction book about wolves. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding geocaching...
Go Geocaching! By Meghan Gottschall: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S
Episode 91 Mummy Lake
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “What is white chocolate made of?” and “Which lake mummifies creatures that fall into it?” We hear some trivia from Programming Specialist Lauren and Liz recommends a chapter book about a Wonderland adventure. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Alice With a Why by Anna James
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Episode 90 the Littlest Bear in the World
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Why do we use soap to wash our hands?” and “What is the smallest bear in the world?” We have a fact about bread bubbles and a sweet chapter book about animal friends. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding soap....
https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
"soap and det
Episode 89 Owl Moon
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “How do owls fly so quietly? What do owls eat and what happens to the parts they cannot digest? Can I have a pet owl?” and “Why can we see the moon in the daytime?” We hear some D&D trivia from Librarian Tabby and Jill recommends a chapter book about kids protecting owls. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from yo
Episode 88 Orange Cat, Orange Fruit, and the Color Orange
"orange." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 12 Jan. 2017. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/orange/57261#main-ada. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
https://www.livescience.com/45057-oranges-nutrition-facts.html
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-oranges
https://www.uslanguageservices.com/blog/the-history-behind-english-color-names/
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/color-etymo
Episode 87 Turtle-Flour!
In today’s episode we answer the questions, “What is flour made of?” and “What do turtles do in winter?” We hear a library fact of the day from KDL’s Data Coordinator Sheri and Liz recommends a delicious graphic novel about two friends on an adventure. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Night Chef by Mika Song
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Episode 86 Slurp, Click, and Growl
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “What year was the first phone invented?” and “What noise does a seahorse make?” We have a fact about buying books for the library and a road trip 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 telephones...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/telephone/110260
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Episode 85 Stink, Stank, SKUNK!
In this episode we answer the questions “How do skunks produce that stinky substance?” and “Which came first, Yeti or Bigfoot?” and “Is Bigfoot real?” We also share a turtle fact of the day from Librarian Laura and Liz recommends a heartwarming chapter book about a very important bear. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Laura’s fact of the day: The
Episode 84 Orange You Glad It’s Orangutan?
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “Are Maine Coons the largest cat?” and “Do orangutans eat oranges?” We have a fact about animal jobs and an adventure 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 Maine Coons...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Why-Are-Maine-Coon-Cats-So-Big/648427
https://sch
Episode 83 Pop Goes the Bamboo
In this episode we answer the questions “Can you hear bamboo grow?” and “How do you find out a tree’s age?” We also share a fact of the day from Data Coordinator Sheri and Liz recommends a chapter book about an octopus rescue with a lot of heart. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s book recommendation: Three Blue Hearts by Lynne Kelly
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Episode 82 That's a Beautiful Volcano
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
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Episode 81 Presidental Pretzels
In this episode we answer the questions “Did George Washington eat pretzels?” and “How are hurricanes named & who names them?” We also share a fact of the day from Manager Karen and Jill recommends a captivating chapter book about a school for crime fighters. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Karen’s Fact of the Day: Dung for Dinner by C
Episode 80 What's in my fridge?!
Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “how does mold grow on food?” and “Is a tater tot protein? What is a carbohydrate?” We have a fact about an African animal and a 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 mold...
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/science/activity/mold
https://extension.um
Episode 79 Gardens Galore!
Gardens Galore!
In this episode we answer the questions “How did Meijer Gardens begin?” and “What is the difference between moths and butterflies?” We also share a fact of the day from Ada Librarian Ally and Jill recommends a beginning chapter book about two funny friends. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Ally’s Fact of the Day: Everything
Episode 78 Open Wide Whale
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do landfills work?” and “How many teeth do whales have?” We also have a fact about Pokémon and a great book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding landfills...
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/solid-waste-management/471032/related#nodeId=website
Episode 77 That Dog Has a Job!
That Dog Has a Job!
In this episode we answer the questions “Why are there rocks around train trachs?” and “What is the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs?” We also share a fact of the day from Kentwood Librarian Hatka and Jill recommends an exciting chapter book about kids stuck in an airport. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Episode 76 Sweaty Hippos
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why is hippo sweat red?” and “How old is the US postal service?” We also have a fact about squids and a super fun graphic novel recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Hippos...
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/hippopotamus/hippopotamus-teeth-everything-you-ne
Episode 75 Thanks a Lot, Axolotl!
Thanks a Lot, Axolotl!
In this episode we answer the questions “Where do seagulls live?” and “Can axolotls regrow parts of their brain?” We also share a fact of the day from Ada Librarian Angela and Jill recommends a summertime chapter book. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Angela’s fact of day: Extreme Records by Julie Beer https://kdl.bibli
Episode 74 Jill and Liz’s Vacation Extravaganza
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why was Central Park set aside as a park in New York City?” and “Why do bats live under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, TX?” We also have bonkers balls fact from a special guest and two picture book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Central Park...
"Central Park."
Episode 73 Myths and Drifts
In this episode we answer the questions “How did Poseidon get the sea?” and “What is a Portuguese Man of War?” We also share a fact of the day from Bookmobile Librarian Caleb and recommend a quirky chapter book. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s book recommendation: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Scien
Episode 72 Sleeping on the Wild Side
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do I lift out of my seat on a roller coaster?” and “How do animals stay up when they sleep?” We also have a fact about hippos and an amazing book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Roller Coasters...
https://coasterforce.com/physics/
https://ph
Episode 71 The Ink-redible Octopus
The Ink-redible Octopus
In this episode we answer the questions “What’s the weirdest invention that actually worked?” and “Do all octopuses ink?” We also share a fact of the day from KDL’s Data Coordinator and share a nonfiction book about a daring dog. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s book recommendation: Balto by Emma Carlson Berne
Episode 70 Humming Along with Hummingbirds
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why does cool air come out of a person's mouth when they blow (like to cool off hot soup), but warm air comes out when a person goes HAAAAAAH (think warming your hands on a cold day)?” and “Do hummingbirds really hum?” We also have a fact about gardens and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. W
Episode 69 The Booger Episode
The Booger Episode
In this episode we answer the questions “How do trees talk to each other?” and “Why are boogers green?” We also share a fact of the day from a Patron Services librarian and share a graphic novel about a student struggling with math. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Joel’s Fact of the Day: The Animal Toolkit by Steve Jenki
Episode 68 Narwhals the Unicorn of the Sea
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do we get goosebumps?” and “Are narwhals the unicorn of the sea?” We also have a fact about bones and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Goosebumps....
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-do-you-get-goosebumps
"skin." Britannica School, En
Episode 67 Big Bad Bird
In this episode we answer the questions “Is seaweed a plant?” and “What is the most dangerous bird?” We also share an elephant fact of the day from a Plainfield Twp. librarian and recommend a fascinating nonfiction book about parasites! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Lynn’s Fact of the Day: Fish Farts and Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt by
Episode 66 Tall Mountains, Real Reindeer
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “What’s the tallest mountain in the world?” and “Are reindeer real?” We also have a fact about a very fast shark and an adventure/fantasty book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the day book: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124561
Book recomm
Episode 65 Magnificent Memory
In this episode we answer the questions “How is paper recycled?” and “How do we know elephants never forget?” We also share a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a funny science fiction book about a boy from outer space! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Monica’s Fact of the Day: Incredible Animal Trivia by Eric Braun
Episode 64 The Vertebrate of the Year
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why are school buses yellow?” and “What is up with the naked mole rat?” We also have a fact about the richest person in history and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding School Buses...
https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/1
Episode 63 Venomous Dragons!
In this episode we answer the questions, “What is the one bone in the body that floats?” and “What is the Blue Glaucus and what does it eat?” We learn a fact of the day live from a Wyoming librarian and share a funny chapter book about a kid finding a heap of money. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jackie’s Fact of the Day: Amazing Facts- Olympi
Episode 62 That Doesn't Sound Like Me!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why do we yawn?” and “why does my voice sound different on a recording?” We also have a fact about a sailing stones and a cozy mystery recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the Day book: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124561
Liz Recomends: http
Episode 61 You Have Arrived
In this episode we answer the questions, “How does GPS work?” and “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” We learn a fact of the day from a Byron Township librarian and share a fantasy chapter book that would be perfect for fans of magic & animals. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Natalie’s Fact of the Day: Do Your Best: How to Be a Scout by Bear
Episode 60 Stomach Grumbles
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do we know what stars are made of?” and “Why does my stomach growl when I’m hungry?” We also have a fact about a megaldon shark and a book recommendation you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Hannah’s Fact of the Day: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1018270
Liz’s B
Episode 59 Tickle Monster
In this episode we answer the questions, “How do animals that live underground know where they’re going?” and “Why can’t I tickle myself?” We learn a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a realistic fiction chapter book that would be a great family readaloud. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jenny’s Fact of the Day: Why?
Episode 58 Hamster Pockets
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are Dalmatians associated with fire trucks?” and “How do hamsters fit so much stuff in their cheeks?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Artic Birds and a graphic novel about DND playing dogs. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning Dalmati
Episode 57 Left and Bite
Jill and Liz are BACK for season 5. As always, we are here to answer your questions! Follow us to get a new episode every other Wednesday afternoon.
In this episode we answer the questions “Why are some people left-handed?” and “Are all mosquitoes that bite female?” We also share a fact of the day from a Rockford librarian and share a historical fiction book with adventure and spy stuff! To submi
Episode 56 Busy Bees or Playing Possum
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How do bees make honey?” and “How does a possum play dead?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Bees...
Sarah Ridley. Bee to Honey. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2018. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0ef16ae6-cda2-3e2d-8ecc-3689
Episode 55 Feeling Queasy
Feeling Queasy
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is there a metric system and an imperial system?” and “Why do people get seasick?” We also share a fact of the day about fast airplanes and recommend a library mystery novel. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing World Facts
https://kdl.bibliocom
Episode 54 The Chonk King
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Why doesn’t gravity work on balloons?” and “How do you make money when I don’t pay the library?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Balloons...
Up & Away! How Two Brothers Invented the Hot-Air Ballon by Jason Henry https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/
Episode 53 Potty Training for Astronauts
Potty Training for Astronauts
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?” and “What causes thunder and lightning?” We also share a fact of the day about diamonds and an awesome graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: 513 Weird Facts Every Kid Shoul
Episode 52 Animal BFFs and Bubbles!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Do animals make friends?” and “How do bubbles work? Why are they always round?” You can send us your question at KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Regarding Animal BFFS...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interspecies_friendship
"Animal social behaviour." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Bri
Episode 51 Just My Luck!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are ladybugs and four-leaf clovers lucky?” and “Why do some foods taste salty and some taste sweet?” We also share a fact of the day about mapmaking and several heartwarming book recommendations. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Maps Book by Joanne Bourne
https://kdl
Episode 50 Color Conundrums
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Where do bruises come from and where do they go?” and “What causes the Northern Lights?” We also share a fun fact of the day about crodile tears and non-fiction graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding bruises...
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bruises.html
https
Episode 49 A Very Hairy Episode
A Very Hairy Episode
Join Jill & Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have eyebrows?” and “Why do cats purr?” We also share a fact of the day about knocking on wood and a powerful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: The Good Luck Book by Heather Alexander
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/reco
Episode 48 Koala Criminals
Koala Criminals
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why do we have fingerprints?” and “Why can't I remember being a baby?” We also share a fun fact of the day about tickles and a new book by Lisa Yee. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning fingerprints
https://umbc.edu/stories/how-did-i-get-my-own-unique-set-of-fingerprints/
Episode 47 430 Million Hiccups
Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What makes the colors of a sunset?” and “Why do we hiccup?” We also share a fact of the day about clouds and a magical book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird and Wonderful Nature
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C976169
Jill’s Book Recomm
Episode 46 Slime Time
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Do cats and dogs see all the colors or just black and white?” and “Are snails born with shells? Do they use the same shells their whole lives?” We also share a fun fact about the Galapagos Islands and a choose your own adventure book called Search for a Giant Squid. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Episode 45 Pizza Stomach
Pizza Stomach
Join Liz & Jill as they answer the questions, “What do you tells actors before a show?” and “Are cows the only animal with more than one stomach?” We also share a fact of the day about giraffes and a heartwarming STEM book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: Weird, Wild, Amazing!
https://kdl
Episode 44 Animal Toolbox
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why do seasons change?” and “What animals besides Otters and Chimpanzees use tools?” We also share a fun fact about Animal Bffs and a sad book called Efren Divided. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding seasons...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25g4nZTHvM
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/a
Episode 43 Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes
Slithering Snakes & Octopus Escapes
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions, “How do worms/snakes move without bones?” and “What is the smartest animal?” We also share a fact of the day about dinosaurs and a suspenseful book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts
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Episode 42 The Cookie Episode
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “What is the origin of Christmas Cookies?” and “What was the first cookie cream brand?” We also share a fun fact of the day about a Troll Museum and a graphic novel called Swim Team. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Christmas Cookies
https://culturallyours.com/2019/12/04/history-and-cultu
Episode 41 The Need for Speed
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions "What is the fastest mammal?" and "What percentage of bodily loss does a starfish need to die?"
To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning speedy mammals:
https://www.awf.org/blog/cheetahs-worlds-fastest-land-animal#:~:text=Cheetahs%20are%20the%20world's%20fastest,of%20up%20to%2070%20mph.
Episode 40 We’re Feeling Sleepy
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are cotton candy grapes made?” and “Why do we need sleep?” We also share a fun fact of the day about bones and a dragon book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Cotton Candy Grapes:
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/topics/plant-breeding
"Plant breeding." Britannica School, Enc
Episode 39 The Platypus’ Spur of Doom
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Is there water in a water tower?” and “What is up with the duck-billed platypus?” We also share a fun fact of the day about guinea pigs and a super quirky chapter book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: Pets and Their People
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/re
Episode 38 A Flamboyance of Flamingos
A Flamboyance of Flamingos
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is cheese different colors?” and “Why do flamingos only eat upside down?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Atlantic Ocean and a wild fantasy book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Cheese:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/20
Episode 37 Exploding Ants
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How are ants so strong?” and “To which family of animals is the red panda most closely related?” We also share a fun fact of the day about toe-wrestling and a super cool nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: The Mind-Blowing World of Extraordinary
Stump the Librarian Season 4
Welcome to Stump the Librarian a podcast where two librarians answer questions from YOU the listener! Submit your question at KDL.org/stump and follow this podcast to get all the season 4 episodes straight to your listening device.
Episode 36 Old Stuff and Expensive Stuff
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How old was the oldest person to live?” and “What is the most expensive book ever sold?” We also give an ocean fact of the day and recommend the book Lupe Wong Won’t Dance. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Concerning Old Age:
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/21/longevity-expert-3-reasons-the-worl
Episode 35 Don’t Eat Fireflies
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do fish get thirsty?” and “How do lightning bugs light up?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Philippines and a #1 nonfiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day: Philippines https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C940866
Liz’s Book Recommend
Episode 34 Poop Cubes
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “What dogs are hypoallergenic?” and “Why do wombats poop cubes?” We also recommend the book “Willodeen” by Katherine Applegate and talk about memorable birthdays. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Episode 33 Crashin’ Caps
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “Why are the tops of some waves white?” and “What is the busiest airport in the world?” We also recommend the book “Willowdeen” and share a fact of the day about a bee bus stop. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Regarding waves:
What Are Waves? | Science at the Beach! | SciShow Kids
https://ki
Episode 32 This Episode is Creepy
Join Liz and Jill as they answer the questions “How does wind work?” and “what are cobwebs?” We also recommend the book “The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels” and share a fact of the day about spiders. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/stump or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Concerning wind:
Where Does Wind Come From? Crash Course Geography #8
https://education.nationalgeograph
Episode 31 Worm Tongues?!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do worms have tongues?” and “Which animals have opposable thumbs?” We also share a bat fact of the day and a historical fiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning worms:
https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/qxxjaef27z
https://web.p.ebscohost.com/scirc/detai
Episode 30 Cartoons Matter!
Join Liz and Jill as they answer questions from YOU the listener. This week we’re answering “Are cartoons matter?” and “What is the difference between coffee beans and cocoa beans?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding Matter (and cartoons)….
https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=18279#artic
Episode 29 Oh Sail Can You Sea
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Can a sailboat sail forever with a fan?” and “How do cruise ships stay afloat?” We also share a boat fact of the day and a storytelling book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jill’s Fact of the Day, Boats! (And Other Things That Float) https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C850226
Episode 28 Jill Vs the Volcano
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How come people don’t have to pay for books at the library?” and “How do volcanoes happen?” To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Regarding library books...
https://taxfoundation.org/tax-basics/property-tax/
https://www.milibraries.org/state-aid-to-libraries
https:
Episode 27 Duck, Duck, Dragon!
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “Who invented Sign Language” and “How do different countries celebrate Lunar New Year?” We also share an animal fact of the day and a classic book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s fact of the day, How to Speak Animal https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C905688
Jill’s book
Episode 26 POPCORN!
Join Jill and Liz as they tackle the questions "Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?" and "How do tornadoes happen?" You can submit your own questions too! http://kdl.org/stump
Or email us at Stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org
Regarding Movie Popcorn:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-do-we-eat-popcorn-at-the-movies-475063/
https://www.cretors.com
Action!: how movies began McCarthy - Simon
Episode 25 My Nocturnal Gerbil
Join Jill and Liz as they tackle questions about nocturnal animals from a Girl Scout Troop. To submit a question of your own go to KDL.org/stump. We can't wait to hear from you!
Regarding Nocturnal Animals
https://www.activewild.com/nocturnal-animals/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnality
Guess the Animal Sound Game | 12 Nocturnal Animal Sounds Quiz
Regarding Polar Winter/Midnight Sun
Episode 24 Ice Cream Dream
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions “How does a credit card work” and “How can I control my dreams?” We also share an ice cream fact of the day and a slightly spooky book recommendation. To submit your own question go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Fact of the day: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C889799
Book Recommendation: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com
Episode 23 SNOW Much Fun
Join Jill and Liz as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is a down in football? and “How does different weather happen?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump
Regarding football:
https://coachingkidz.com/what-is-a-down-in-football-everything-you-need-to-know/
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nf
Crafting with Cat Hair
Join Courtnei and Jill as they answer questions from YOU, the listener. Today we are answering the questions “What is the weirdest book you’ve seen?”, “How do I stay entertained in math class?”, and “Who invented books?” Check it out to see if you can stump us! Submit your own question at KDL.org/stump
Regarding math class:
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-math-seems-more-difficult-for-some-student
Episode 21- Falling?!
Welcome to season three of Stump the Librarian! Join Courtnei and Jill as we tackle your toughest questions. Today we are answering the questions “How far do you have to travel in a space rocket before you lose gravity?” and “Why do kids keep growing but adults stop growing?” We’ll also discuss the mystery of why Emily is not joining us today!
As always, check us out at KDL.org/stump and send in
Episode 20 - Puppets in the Blue Skies
It’s the season finale of Stump the Librarian! The podcast where YOU the listener, attempt to Stump Librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the Librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill. Tune in this week to hear why the sky is so blue, how TVs work, and who were some of the oldest known puppeteers in Michigan. We will be back with season 3 after just a short break. In the meantime, subm
Episode 19 - The Potential Energy of a Teddy Bear
Well, hello! Just your favorite friendly neighborhood librarians back with another information-packed episode of Stump the Librarian! This episode is a wild one, let me tell you! First, we start off with the very-sciencey question, “Is there a limit to how much potential energy an object can have?” Then, we ease our way into the next few questions on muteness, “How does being mute work? Can they n
Episode 18 - Fighting Crickets
Stump the Librarian is here with a special 4th grade takeover episode! This week join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the computer, Jill as they tackle questions from Mrs. Blanchard’s 4th grade class at Vanguard Charter Academy. These quick-thinking scholars tried to stump us and even gave us a book recommendation! Join us as we discuss the inner working
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