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Roots and Shoots

Join Plum, a purple alien from Planet Blorb, and her five earthling friends on an epic exploration of Planet Earth. Trek across deserts, plunge over waterfalls, climb mountains and jam through the jungle on mega-fun Missions from Plum!<br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 6-9<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Science

Roots and Shoots

Season 1 Episode 56 | 2m 55s | CC

Plants rely on their roots, stems and leaves to take up and store water from the environment. Kiana, Kaya and Kalea investigate how plants stay hydrated.

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