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Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree

Elinor models the foundational practices of science inquiry and engineering design -- including her amazing powers of observation and willingness to ask questions and investigate. When she encounters something she doesn’t understand, like why birds have feathers or how tiny ants build massive anthills, she just can’t let it go until she figures it out.

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Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree

Season 1 Episode 23 | 25m 10s | CC

Elinor is very excited because she’s visiting her grandparents in the desert. While out exploring with her grandmother, the always curious Elinor comes across a peculiar looking owl that is smaller than any other owl she's ever seen./ Olive shows her friends her favorite tree in the forest. The next day, however, they’re sad to see that the tree has fallen over.

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