Xavier Riddle for american heroes

Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes: Artists

Thursday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m.

In “Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes,” celebrate “ordinary” American kids throughout history who went on to do extraordinary things. Four hour-long animated episodes feature characters from the popular PBS KIDS series “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” as they spotlight numerous American heroes, from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, The Wright Brothers and more. In the episode “Artists,” celebrate American artists with Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they travel back in time to meet Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Alvin Ailey, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Take part in a fascinating exploration of history and science as Arizona PBS commemorates the country’s 250th Anniversary. Explore the founding of the United States, its rich history, treasured artifacts and performances that define America.

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