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 Science
by Kate McKinnon
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1140387
Concerning Poseidon:
"Poseidon." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 May. 2020. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Poseidon/61019. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
"Greek mythology." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Greek-mythology/110628. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poseidon
Concerning the Portuguese Man of War:
https://angari.org/portuguese-man-o-war-deep-dive/
https://www.britannica.com/animal/Portuguese-man-of-war
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/portuguese-man-of-war
"Portuguese man-of-war." World Book Kids, 2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar835307. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
"Siphonophore." World Book Kids, 2025,
www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar848650. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Portuguese Man-of Wars by Bizzy Harris: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C944465
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