Let's Learn All About the Nebraska Family!
Between Orlando and the Kennedy Space Center, there’s a backwoods Florida town called Greenhorn. It's a curious town of curious people including the most recent transplants from small town Mars Landing, Nebraska - the Nebraska family.

Our Newest "Life as a Martian" CollectionThe Celestial Club: After School with Aliens and Friends
Greetings, beings from Earth and Mars and even the Pliedian star system! Are you wondering how to get along with individuals who seem really … different? Join resident Martian Johnny Boy Nebraska and his crew of intergalactic friends for a weekly after-school club as they explore tricks for connection with the weirdest acquaintances you can find. Led by the wise Willie Grey, this after-school club gets into some pretty interesting adventures, and Johnny Boy keeps us all up to date through his spectacular podcast. So put on your moon boots and come on down! The club is going to be out of this world!
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Between Orlando and the Kennedy Space Center, there’s a backwoods Florida town called Greenhorn. It's a curious town of curious people including the most recent transplants from small town Mars Landing, Nebraska - remarkably named the Nebraska family. Most of the residents see the Nebraskas as just another strange bunch to add to the mix, but some locals immediately spot the truth: that they are indeed from Mars … not the town, but the planet.
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X Investigates: A Summer Scavenger Hunt
This week, we are sharing this fun Summer Scavenger Hunt, based on the new Life as a Martian episode! We’ve created a free downloadable pdf to guide you through the X Investigates Summer Scavenger Hunt. Just print out a copy for each of the kids who will be participating, provide a writing utensil, and let the fun and games begin!

Johnny Boy Takes: My Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
Hello, world! It’s me, Johnny Boy Nebraska. Today I’m here to tell you about my favorite interesting ice cream flavors you can order online (and some recipes to make your own).

Johnny Boy Nebraska's Favorite Sparkle Stories
Hello, Earthlings! It's me, Johnny Boy Nebraska, a 10-year-old podcaster from Greenhorn, Florida. Originally from Mars. It was so great meeting all of you last week and I wanted to stay in touch-

Printable Holiday Postcards: "It's a Martian Holiday!" Advent Activities
In each of the twenty-five stories of our newest audio Advent Calendar, "It's a Martian Holiday!", Johnny Boy writes a postcard to his friend Allison. We've got all twenty-five printable holiday postcards ready for you to download and share.

How Are Sparkle Stories Made? The Martian Chronicles
Our newest upcoming series, The Martian Chronicles, is a work-in-progress! We wanted to take this opportunity to give listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what goes into creating new Sparkle Stories.

The Nebraska Family Does Christmas! It's a Martian Holiday!
Earth-dwellers have many rich winter holiday traditions, but did you know that Martians have a winter holiday too? Coached by his trusty pet X, Johnny Boy Nebraska —our favorite Earth-based Martian — dives deep into the thrilling details of holidays on Mars, Earth, and the home planets of other Celestials. Who is Dustin Digger and why is he covered with red dust? What kinds of Christmas cookies will Betty Nebraska make next? And what in the world is that sound coming from the Plejarens house? Listen to Johnny Boy’s podcast and join a holiday extravaganza that is out of this world!
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