Willard Wigan shows how to be slow and careful./Maria shows how to have fun while you wait.

I am Willard Wigan/I am Maria Sibylla Merian

Different ways to learn with Helen Keller. / Listening well with Alexander Graham Bell.

I am Helen Keller/I am Alexander Graham Bell

Zora Neale Hurston and storytelling. / Charles Dickens and imagination.

I am Zora Neale Hurston/I am Charles Dickens

Catherine the Great and making friends. / Tomioka Tessai and family.

I am Catherine the Great/I am Tomioka Tessai

Winston Churchill and speaking up for yourself. / Cleopatra and asking the right way.

I am Winston Churchill/I am Cleopatra

Isaac Newton, Golda Meir and problem solving.

I am Isaac Newton/I am Golda Meir

Lou Gehrig helps them focus on the good stuff. / Marie Owens shows how to solve problems.

I am Lou Gehrig/I am Marie Owens

Thinking big with Nikola Tesla. / Being bold with Nellie Bly.

I am Nikola Tesla/I am Nellie Bly

The kids meet Jesse Owens and Ella Fitzgerald.

I am Jesse Owens/I am Ella Fitzgerald

Xavier, Yadina, and Brad go back in time and meet Kohonasheg. / Our heores meet Sacajawea.

I am Jigonsaseh/I am Sacagawea

Our heroes meet one of the most beloved children’s entertainers, Fred Rogers.

I Am Fred Rogers

Bessie Coleman teaches Yadina how to keep going./The trio meets King Sejong the Great.

I am Bessie Coleman/I am King Sejong the Great

Brad learns that doing something well takes time./ Xavier learns to start with the basics

I am Michelangelo/I am Dorothy Levitt

Xavier meets Madam C.J. Walker/Edwin Binney teaches the trio how to listen to everyone's ideas.

I am Madam C.J. Walker/I am Edwin Binney

Suzuki shows Xavier how taking care of the earth helps us. / Esther Martinez tells a Tewa legend.

I am David Suzuki/I am Esther Martinez

Kofi shows how compromising benefits all./The Herschels show how including others is more fun.

I am Kofi Annan/We are William and Caroline Herschel

Gwen Ifill shows how to ask questions. Matthew Henson helps Xavier and Brad collaborate.

I am Gwen Ifill/I am Matthew Henson

Julia Child, Neil Armstrong and taking things one step at a time.

I am Julia Child/I am Neil Armstrong

Albert Einstein teaches Xavier to ask questions. / Carol Burnett teaches Yadina to laugh.

I am Albert Einstein/I am Carol Burnett

The kids meet James Naismith and Temple Grandin.

I am James Naismith/I am Temple Grandin

Our heroes meet Indian dancer, Rukmini./Our heroes meet beloved painter Bob Ross.

I am Rukmini Devi Arundale / I am Bob Ross

Roberto Clemente encourages the trio to help out/Kristi Yamaguchi teaches Yadina how to ask for help

I am Roberto Clemente/I am Kristi Yamaguchi

Bruce Lee shows how we are in charge of our bodies. / Sonia Manzano shows how stories help calm us.

I am Bruce Lee/I am Sonia Manzano

Xavier learns that when you love something, you have to keep trying.

I am Anna Pavlova

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Full Episodes

Special celebrating Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Alvin Ailey, and more.

Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes: Artists

Special celebrating Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, Jim Thorpe, and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes: Athletes

Special celebrating George Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, and Abraham Lincoln.

Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes: Leaders

Special celebrating Katherine Johnson, The Wright Brothers, Temple Grandin, and more.

Xavier Riddle Celebrates American Heroes: Innovators

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

I am Full of Possibilities

Yadina goes on a journey to meet some of history’s boldest women.

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Movie: I am Madam President

Movies

Abigail Adams shows Yadina that being grateful is being thankful for what you have.

The Duet

Fredrick Douglass shows Yadina and Xavier that asking questions can help us learn.

Dreidel

Inspired by Sacagawea, our trio use their imaginations to create a brand new game.

Play Ball

Abraham Lincoln who shows us how important it is to always be honest.

Fair and Square

George Washington Carver shows Xavier how being responsible means people can count on you.

Shell Shocked

Harriet shows Brad that with courage, he can support Yadina and even make a new friend.

Stand Up

The team learns about perseverance, which means to stick with something and not give up.

Puzzled

Confucius helps Yadina show compassion to make someone’s day extra special.

Happy Birthday

Xavier Riddle Shorts

Sports Figures

Scientists

Musicians

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

Exploring an Indian Market with Ravi!

Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that practice can help her do difficult things.

Babe Shows Off Her Strength

Christopher Reeve tries lots of different things to find what gives him joy.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane!

Kitty explains to the kids that if they speak slowly, she can read lips to understand what they are

Now Scoring Kitty O'Neil!

The Heores experience Kitty's many exhilerating passions, including Skydiving!

Kitty O'Neil Has Many Thrilling Passions!

Xavier Riddle, Yadina, Brad, Grace Hopper, perserverence, courage, curiosity, knowledge

You Never Know, Unless You Try!

Grace Hopper explains what she hopes to accomplish with computers as a computer scientist!

Grace Hopper's Vision for the Future

Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that he can do things in his own way.

Doing Things Your Own Way

Xavier breaks down when he realizes everyone has found their Passions but him.

Xavier Discusses Passions with Oprah

Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her work carefully.

Willard Shares Everyone Deserves a Home, Including Animals!

Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can find ways to have fun while he waits.

Maria Shares Ways to Have Fun While Waiting!

Discussing Autism with Willard

Xavier stands up to the kid who won’t let him sit at his table.

Xavier Stands Up to Bullying!

Jackie finally is given a chance to join the major leagues, but he faces further unfair treatment.

Racial Discimination in the Major Baseball Leagues

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

Xavier, Brad and Yadina Learn About Racial Discrimination

Xavier Riddle, Yadina, Brad, Kofi Annan, compromise, listening, problem solving, compassion

Learning to Compromise

Matthew Henson and his crew learn from each other in order to make it to the North Pole!

The Journey to the North Pole

Matthew Henson prepares for his journey to the North Pole!

Preparing for the North Pole with Matthew Henson!

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

Asking Questions is a Great Way to Get Information!

William teaches his sister Caroline how to sing along to his music!

Music with the Herschel Siblings

William and Caroline Herschel are now astronomers and making new scientific discoveries.

A New Scienctific Discovery!

Edmonia Lewis speaks about her next project, and how meaningful it is to her!

Creating Meaningful Art with Edmonia Lewis

Siegel and Shuster overcome rejections to create Superman, an iconic hero!

The Creation of Superman!

Brad creates a superhero, but second-guesses himself when an older boy criticizes him.

Brad Debates His Future as a Comic Book Artist

Xavier and Yadina's Abuela is coming to visit and it can’t be boring!

Abuela is Visiting!

Bruce Lee shows Xavier and Brad that they are in charge of what their body does.

Bruce Lee Shows How to Deal with Big Feelings!

Yadina feels anxious about her upcoming dentist appointment.

Yadina's Trip to the Dentist

Sonia Manzano explains how telling stories can help manage big feelings.

Making Stories with Sonia Manzano!

William Shakespeare tells Brad it's fine to feel all sorts of emotions!

It's Okay to Feel All Types of Emotions!

Katherine Johnson shows Yadina that everyone has their own passions to follow.

We all Have Our Own Passions to Follow

Brad confides in Dr. Zoom about feeling jealous about Xavier and Yadina.

Feeling Jealous

Kristi Yamaguchi shows hard work, practice, and help lead you to your dreams!

Kristi Yamaguchi's Journey a Gold Medal

Madam C.J. Walker shows the trio that working hard can help make your dreams come true.

The Choices You Make Now Can Help You Later!

Edwin Binney shows how listening to everyone's ideas can help create new amazing things!

Listening to Everyone's Ideas is Good Teamwork!

Kristi Yamaguchi hopes to become a champion figure skater- but she can’t do it alone!

Asking for Help

Roberto Clemente decides to raises funds to help fix his school’s fence.

Helping However You Can

Brad, Yadina and Xavier meet Jim Thorpe and play Follow The Leader!

Follow the Leader with Jim Thorpe!

Yadina leads the charge on informing people about the importance of recycling for wildlife

Plastic Can Hurt Animals

Yadina, Brad, and Xavier meet Norval Morrisseau, discovering art's power to tell stories!

Art Can Help Share Important Stories

Edwin Binney listens to Harold and Alice's ideas in order to make the best crayons around!

Making the Best Colored Crayons Around!

Xavier frets as Yadina and Brad leave him alone with no kids his age to play with.

Xavier All Alone

Michelangelo shows Brad that doing something well takes time.

Doing Something Well, Takes Time!

Alvin Ailey explains what he hopes to do with music and dance.

Breaking Down Barriers with Dance and Music

Jules Leotard explains that it's okay to feel two conflicting emotions at the same time.

Feeling Two Emotions

The trio meet Zelia at her birthday in Ireland.

Meeting Zelia Nuttall!

Suddenly left alone, Xavier turns to his imagination to keep himself company.

Your Imagination Can Keep You Company!

Louis Braille explains the different ways to read without using your eyes.

There Are Many Ways to Read!

Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier to start with the basics when learning a new skill.

Racing with Dorothy Levitt!

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Clips

Clips

Leaders

Strong Women

Black Figures

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Wild Kratts

Let's Go Luna!

Nature Cat

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Follow Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by traveling back in time!