Constant Wonder KIDS

While kayaking through the remote Arctic, explorer and author Jon Waterman had an unforgettable—and unexpected—meeting with a wild polar bear. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, Jon shares the heart-pounding moment, what he learned about these powerful predators, and how the experience shaped his understanding of the rapidly changing Arctic. Guest: Jon Waterman, author of Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis

Field biologist Naira de Gracia has spent seasons working in Antarctica’s icy world, where penguins rule the shoreline. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, she shares her close-up encounters with these hardy, hilarious birds and what she learned in the coldest place on Earth. Guest: Naira de Gracia, field biologist and Antarctic researcher

Arctic explorer Jon Waterman has spent years traveling through some of the coldest, wildest landscapes on Earth—places where wolves still roam free. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, he shares his surprising encounters with these intelligent animals and their life in the true North. Guest: Jon Waterman, author of "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis"

While working as a field biologist in Antarctica, Naira de Gracia sometimes crossed paths with one of the continent’s most impressive animals—the leopard seal. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, hear her stories of unexpected close encounters and life in the frozen south. Guest: Naira de Gracia, field biologist and author of "The Last Cold Place: a Field Season Studying Penguins in Antarctica"

Wilson Bentley loved snowflakes so much that he spent his life trying to understand them—catching them gently and photographing their beautiful, intricate shapes. Discover how his curiosity and patience helped the world see snowflakes in a whole new way. Guest: Wayne Howe, President of the Jericho, Vermont Historical Association