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Back to Search95. Why Do Some Animals Slither?
Season 8 Episode 95
How do animals move without legs? In this short and slithery episode, Mrs. Cindy uncovers the science behind how snakes use muscles, scales, and clever movement to glide across the ground.
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Published on 5 hours ago
94. Why Do Some Plants Grow Giant Fruits?
Season 8 Episode 94
Have you ever seen a pumpkin so big it needed a forklift? In this episode, we’ll discover why some fruits grow to amazing sizes while others stay small on purpose.
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Published on 2 weeks ago
93. Can Animals Grow Back Body Parts?
Season 8 Episode 93
Some animals have a superpower called regeneration—the ability to grow back lost body parts! Meet incredible creatures like starfish, lizards, and axolotls while learning how special cells make this …
Published on 1 month ago
92. How Did a Camera Help People See Nature?
Season 8 Episode 92
Meet a photographer who used his camera to help people see nature in a whole new way. Learn how black-and-white pictures captured the beauty of wild places and inspired others to notice what they’d n…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
091. Why Are Hummingbirds So Colorful?
Season 7 Episode 91
Why do hummingbirds sparkle like flying jewels? In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, Mrs. Cindy explains how their brilliant feathers work and teaches some impressive new science wor…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
090. What Happens to Animals When the Tide Goes Out?
Season 7 Episode 90
What do animals do when ocean water disappears with the tide? Discover the secrets of tide pools and how creatures survive in this exciting beach-themed nature study for kids.
In the companion Video …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
089. Why Do Octopuses Have Blue Blood?
Season 7 Episode 89
What makes an octopus’s blood blue instead of red? In this ocean-themed nature study for kids, discover how hemocyanin helps octopuses survive in cold, low-oxygen waters and why these creatures are s…
Published on 3 months ago
088. What's Inside a Sunflower Seed?
Season 7 Episode 88
Discover the parts of a sunflower seed, how germination begins, and what helps a tiny seed grow into a towering plant in this fun nature study episode for kids.
In the companion video class about Sun…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
087. What's the Fastest-Growing Vegetable
Season 7 Episode 87
Which veggie wins the title of fastest-growing? Join Mrs. Cindy as we find out the answer and explore why some vegetables seem to grow almost overnight!
In the companion True Vegetables Video Class i…
Published on 4 months ago
086. Why Do Peaches Have Fuzzy Skin?
Season 7 Episode 86
Join Mrs. Cindy to discover why peaches have a soft, fuzzy skin and how it helps them thrive in the summer heat. Learn about trichomes, their protective superpowers, and how each fruit has just what …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago