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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
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  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
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  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
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  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
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  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
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  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
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  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
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  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
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  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
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  11. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  15. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  16. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  17. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  19. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  20. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
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