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Balancing Act/Marvelous Marbles

The Cat introduces scientific inquiry skills, teaching core science concepts and vocabulary while taking your preschoolers on fun-filled adventures.<br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 2-5<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Science, Language and Literacy

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Balancing Act/Marvelous Marbles

Season 2 Episode 18 | 23m 31s | CC

Nick and Sally learn how Zappa the snow leopard uses his long tail and large wide feet to keep his balance in the Snowy Blowy Mountains. / Cat's friend Sharky McGee shows Sally and Nick how sand makes glass.

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