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This car has a bunch of holes in its windshield! Why?
What do you think fell from the sky and broke the glass?
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Ice that fell from the sky (called a hailstorm) broke the window!
Hailstones are usually smaller than marbles, but these are huge!
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These people have hard hats on to protect their heads, but they
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Here’s a hint. This is a safety sign, warning people of the danger
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The danger is...pine cones! These are the largest and heaviest
kinds of pine cones on Earth. Some are as heavy as bowling balls!
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In Africa, big cats like leopards can actually climb trees! Why
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Being in the tree helps the leopard hide, and gives it a great view
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Have you heard of sugar gliders or flying squirrels? They can’t
actually fly, but they can jump off tall things and glide safely down!
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Which of these other animals do you think can glide through
the air? Why?
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Some lizards and frogs can! The frog has giant webbed toes; the
lizard has extra skin on its sides. These help them parachute down!
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Amazingly, a type of snake from Asia can glide too! When it jumps
off trees, it makes its body wider, acting kind of like a parachute!
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Imagine that YOU wanted to glide. What could you make? Think
like an inventor! (Hint: What parts of the squirrel help it glide?)
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Check out this "wingsuit" invention! It has cloth between the arms
and legs, like the flying squirrel’s skin! (Don’t try this at home.)
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Voting for this episode is now closed. Would you like to vote on the most recent poll?
We pulled three questions from our jar. Which question do you want to explore?
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Do trees sleep?
-Miles, 2nd Grade
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Why do chameleons change color?
-Iva, 1st Grade
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Who invented chairs?
-Ximena, 5th Grade
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