Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Season 2, Episode 10: I Am Hedy Lamarr

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I Am Michelangelo

Michelangelo shows Brad that even when you want something done quickly, doing something well takes time.

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I Am Dorothy Levitt

Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier that when learning a new skill, such as skateboarding, it helps to start with the basics.

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I Am Bessie Coleman

When Yadina wants to hike to the hilltop, aviator Bessie Coleman encourages her to persevere.

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I Am King Sejong the Great

King Sejong the Great's openness to ideas inspires the trio to solicit KidZone suggestions from more children.

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I Am Eugenie Clark

Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid.

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I Am Benjamin Banneker

Yadina learns how to overcome a challenge.

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I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to realize that she has the power to create change.

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I Am Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment.

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I Am Mary Seacole

Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.

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I Am Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she can do more than one thing.

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I Am Archimedes

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn that creative thinking can lead to new ideas.

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I Am James Braidwood

James Braidwood shows Brad that when he is feeling nervous, being prepared can help him stay calm.

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I Am Queen Lili' Oukalani

Queen Lili'uokalani shows Xavier and Yadina that being responsible can involve making hard choices.

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I Am Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together.

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I Am Lucy Maud Montgomery

Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.

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I Am Zelia Nuttal

Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries.

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I Am Jules Léotard

Xavier learns it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.

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I Am Louis Braille

Louis Braille explains there are many ways to read.

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I Am Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

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I Am Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn.

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I Am Norval Morrisseau

Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.

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I Am Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to help however they can when they realize the museum water fountain is broken on a hot day.

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I Am Kristi Yamaguchi

Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it's okay to ask for help when she's learning how to roller skate.

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I Am Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C. J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams.

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I Am Edwin Binney

Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas.

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I Am William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare shows Brad that it is alright to feel how he is feeling.

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I Am Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for turtles.

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I Am Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they get, they are in charge of what their body does.

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I Am Sonia Manzano

Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that telling stories can help manage big feelings.

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We Are Siegel and Shuster

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster encourage Brad to believe in the power of his imagination, even when other people don't.

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I Am Edmonia Lewis

Edmonia Lewis inspires Xavier to proudly create a piece of art for his mom that represents their family.

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I Am David Suzuki

David Suzuki shows Xavier that when we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves too.

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I Am Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez tells a traditional Tewa legend, which helps Xavier and Yadina realize how stories can connect us to our family histories.

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I Am Gwen Ifill

Gwen Ifill shows Yadina that asking questions is a great way to get information.

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I Am Matthew Henson

Matthew Henson shows Xavier and Brad that they can learn from each other.

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I Am Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan shows Yadina and Brad that when they can't agree on how to spend their fundraiser money, finding a compromise can help everyone.

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We Are William and Caroline Herschel

William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that including Yadina in his magic show can make it even more fun.

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I Am Willard Wigan

Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully.

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I Am Maria Sibylla Merian

Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can have fun while waiting for flowers to grow.

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I Am Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that it takes courage to change something that isn't right.

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I Am Ravi Shankar

Ravi Shankar shows Yadina that it feels good to share her culture.

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I Am Babe Didrikson

Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that being prepared can help you do difficult things - like making the basketball team.

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I Am Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper shows Brad that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries.

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I Am Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that when he struggles to learn music the same way as the other kids in the band, he can do it his own way.

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I Am Full of Possibilities

Xavier travels to meet heroes Christopher Reeve, Kitty O'Neil, Oprah Winfrey, and his own ancestor.