The Creation Of The Magnificent Makers

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The Creation Of The Magnificent Makers

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Author and neuroscientist Theanne Griffith talks with Maddie about her children's book series, The Magnificent Makers, which follows two intrepid third graders as they race to complete science-based adventures. (Encore episode)Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

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Feb 16, 2021

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