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Back to Search113. 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 hours 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 weeks, 2 days 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…
1 month, 1 week 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…
1 month, 3 weeks 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…
2 months ago
108. Can animals and plants tell when the moon is full?
Season 8 Episode 108
Explore how the full moon affects plants and animals, including nocturnal behavior, moonlight changes, and possible plant responses to lunar cycles.
…2 months, 2 weeks ago
107. Who's taking care of plants when no one's watching?
Season 9 Episode 107
Plants keep growing even when no one is around. So what's helping them? Learn how sunlight, water, soil, and air work together to support plant life …
3 months ago
106. Why do people tell stories about animals?
Season 9 Episode 106
Why do so many classic stories feature talking animals? In this episode, we'll think about how animal characters help authors share big ideas in memo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
105. What are some of the coolest things you can see in the night sky?
Season 9 Episode 105
From shooting stars to glowing comets to the Northern Lights, learn about some of the most amazing things you can see in the night sky!
To learn more…
4 months, 1 week ago
104. Why do waterfalls make so much noise?
Season 9 Episode 104
Waterfalls don't just sound loud, they roar for a reason. Learn how gravity, turbulence, trapped air, and canyon echoes combine to create one of natu…
4 months, 3 weeks ago