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Stripy Safari/Wool

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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Stripy Safari/Wool

Season 1 Episode 32 | 23m 31s | CC

Sally and Nick learn that stripes serve different purposes for different species. A coral snake's stripes tell other animals to stay away, zebra stripes help zebras identify each other, and the stripes on an iris attract birds and bees. / A visit to Finola's farm teaches Sally and Nick how wool yarn is made from sheep to scarf.

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