In The Go Jetters Visit the Statue of Liberty, the Go Jetters crew visits New York City and the Statue of Liberty — a gift from France. Learn how the statue faces southeast to welcome visitors arriving by boat in the harbor. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Have a Mindful Moment With a Giant Buddha, the Go Jetters crew explores mindfulness and visit the Giant Buddha, an ancient monument in China. Ubercorn shares some funky facts about the statue, including how it’s more than 1,000 years old and how its foot is so large it can hold 100 people. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!, the Go Jetters crew explores the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how it was discovered and how this amazing ancient statue was originally formed out of limestone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Save a Terracotta Army in China, the Go Jetters crew travels to China to save the Terracotta Army from Grandmaster Glitch’s noisy concert. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the Terracotta Army, a collection of clay statues that were buried with the first Chinese emperor. Can the Go Jetters stop Grandmaster Glitch’s concert from shaking and shattering the statues? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
The article "Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World" from BBC's Science Focus explores the tallest statues globally, ranging from the Statue of Unity in India to the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park in Japan.
In What Does the Statue of Liberty Stand For?, historian Lucy Worsley investigates the origins and meanings of the Statue of Liberty. When it was unveiled in 1886, women protested that women did not have liberty; neither was there liberty and equality for African Americans. Emma Lazarus wrote a poem, The New Colossus, which not only raised money for the statue but gave her a new purpose: to welcome immigrants from the rest of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean, the Go Jetters crew visits Easter Island, a tiny island in the middle of the big South Pacific Ocean, far away from anything else! The people who first settled there were amazing navigators and built giant stone statues called moai to honor their families and protect the island. These statues still stand tall today and are a favorite spot for visitors from all over the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
The article "Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators" from BBC's Discover Wildlife delves into the biology and ecology of the world's largest lizard. It covers their impressive size, unique venomous bite, dietary habits, reproductive strategies, and the threats leading to their endangered status, including habitat loss and climate change.
We've all had daydreams of the biggest, bestest party ever! What does your dream party look like, kiddo? Design the invitation by writing your name, filling in how old you will be, draw yourself playing a game, and more. Then plan the menu (sausage and ice cream?), circle the best place for your party (park or play place?), and check off some of the awesome stuff you'll get up to (play charades or musical statues?).
In Emmeline Pankhurst: The Fight for Women's Suffrage and Equality, host Sanjeev Bhaskar delves into the life and activism of Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in the women's suffrage movement. Learn how Pankhurst led the suffragettes in their fight for equal rights and the right to vote, resorting to militancy and hunger strikes to challenge the status quo. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Resharking the Oceans, host Simon Reeve learns about the struggles sharks face due to overfishing, with millions killed each year. Sharks in Raja Ampat were on the brink of extinction, but thanks to the area’s now protected status, their numbers have increased 25 times. Simon also discovers "resharking," a conservation effort to repopulate the oceans with sharks. This initiative not only helps save sharks but also creates jobs for the local community. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In The Go Jetters Visit the Statue of Liberty, the Go Jetters crew visits New York City and the Statue of Liberty — a gift from France. Learn how the statue faces southeast to welcome visitors arriving by boat in the harbor. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Have a Mindful Moment With a Giant Buddha, the Go Jetters crew explores mindfulness and visit the Giant Buddha, an ancient monument in China. Ubercorn shares some funky facts about the statue, including how it’s more than 1,000 years old and how its foot is so large it can hold 100 people. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn Funky Facts About the Great Sphinx!, the Go Jetters crew explores the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how it was discovered and how this amazing ancient statue was originally formed out of limestone. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Save a Terracotta Army in China, the Go Jetters crew travels to China to save the Terracotta Army from Grandmaster Glitch’s noisy concert. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the Terracotta Army, a collection of clay statues that were buried with the first Chinese emperor. Can the Go Jetters stop Grandmaster Glitch’s concert from shaking and shattering the statues? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
The article "Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World" from BBC's Science Focus explores the tallest statues globally, ranging from the Statue of Unity in India to the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park in Japan.
In What Does the Statue of Liberty Stand For?, historian Lucy Worsley investigates the origins and meanings of the Statue of Liberty. When it was unveiled in 1886, women protested that women did not have liberty; neither was there liberty and equality for African Americans. Emma Lazarus wrote a poem, The New Colossus, which not only raised money for the statue but gave her a new purpose: to welcome immigrants from the rest of the world. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
In The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean, the Go Jetters crew visits Easter Island, a tiny island in the middle of the big South Pacific Ocean, far away from anything else! The people who first settled there were amazing navigators and built giant stone statues called moai to honor their families and protect the island. These statues still stand tall today and are a favorite spot for visitors from all over the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
The article "Komodo Dragons: Nature’s Giant Venomous Predators" from BBC's Discover Wildlife delves into the biology and ecology of the world's largest lizard. It covers their impressive size, unique venomous bite, dietary habits, reproductive strategies, and the threats leading to their endangered status, including habitat loss and climate change.
We've all had daydreams of the biggest, bestest party ever! What does your dream party look like, kiddo? Design the invitation by writing your name, filling in how old you will be, draw yourself playing a game, and more. Then plan the menu (sausage and ice cream?), circle the best place for your party (park or play place?), and check off some of the awesome stuff you'll get up to (play charades or musical statues?).
In Emmeline Pankhurst: The Fight for Women's Suffrage and Equality, host Sanjeev Bhaskar delves into the life and activism of Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in the women's suffrage movement. Learn how Pankhurst led the suffragettes in their fight for equal rights and the right to vote, resorting to militancy and hunger strikes to challenge the status quo. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Resharking the Oceans, host Simon Reeve learns about the struggles sharks face due to overfishing, with millions killed each year. Sharks in Raja Ampat were on the brink of extinction, but thanks to the area’s now protected status, their numbers have increased 25 times. Simon also discovers "resharking," a conservation effort to repopulate the oceans with sharks. This initiative not only helps save sharks but also creates jobs for the local community. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.