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Back to Search118. What makes a lake a lake?
Season 10 Episode 118
You can see a lake's waves and shoreline, but the land beneath the water holds the key to understanding it. Listen in to learn how a lake fills and c…
2 hours ago
117. What makes an animal good at moving?
Season 10 Episode 117
From a cheetah's flexible spine to a kangaroo's springlike tendons, animal movement depends on body parts working together. Learn how specialized leg…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
116. Why are flowers so colorful?
Season 10 Episode 116
Flower colors do much more than make a garden beautiful! Pigments and reflected light create the colors we see, while ultraviolet patterns, shape, sc…
1 month ago
115. What makes late summer so special in nature?
Season 9 Episode 115
What makes late summer so special in nature? Learn what's happening with plants and animals as summer winds down, how changing daylight plays a role,…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
114. Why do some ocean animals live in groups?
Season 9 Episode 114
The ocean is huge, yet many animals choose to live in groups. Join Mrs. Cindy to learn why schools, pods, and colonies give ocean animals an advantag…
2 months ago
113. Can animals live without a brain?
Season 9 Episode 113
Can an animal really live without a brain? In this episode, you'll meet three surprising ocean creatures that do just fine without one and discover t…
2 months, 1 week ago
112. Why do some fruits have thick rinds?
Season 9 Episode 112
Why does a watermelon have a thick rind while a grape has only a thin skin? In this episode, we'll discover how different fruits protect their seeds,…
3 months ago
111. What's the fastest bug in the world?
Season 9 Episode 111
From speedy runners to powerful fliers, insects have some impressive athletic abilities. In this episode, we'll explore which bugs are among the fast…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
110. Why Did Ben Franklin Ask So Many Questions?
Season 9 Episode 110
Benjamin Franklin asked bold questions that helped scientists better understand lightning and electricity. In this episode, Mrs. Cindy encourages kid…
4 months ago
109. Do animals wear armor?
Season 9 Episode 109
Learn how turtles, beetles, armadillos, and hedgehogs use armor-like protection to survive in the wild in this informative episode about animal defen…
4 months, 2 weeks ago