The Lizard Lounge/Feathers
elinor wonders why

Fri, May 31 12:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

The Lizard Lounge - Mrs. Beaver wants to build a new park bench in a perfect spot, but there's a giant rock in the way. No problem, they'll just move it, but then they run into another problem: lizards, who keep reappearing on the rock. With a little observation, Elinor and her friends realize that lizards like the rock because it's in the sun, and the lizards need a warm place to rest because they're cold blooded. So, the kids make a new cozy spot in the sun for their lizard friends. Eventually, the lizards move and Mrs. Beaver is able to build the bench. Feathers - When Ari finds a particularly cool feather and puts it in his cap, Elinor starts to wonder why birds have feathers in the first place. It's time for more observations! The group splits up and each of the kids observe interesting birds and conclude that birds need feathers for different reasons: to fly, to stay warm, and for decorations, sort of like their very own version of clothes! Ms. Mole confirms they are ALL right. In the end, Ari realizes there's another cool thing you can do with a feather - it makes a perfect sandcastle flag!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 106

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Fri, May 31 12:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NHPBS (11.1)

About Elinor Wonders Why:

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.


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Thu, May 16 12:00 P.M. The Science of Staying Warm/The Seed of An Idea     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 16 1:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 17 12:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 17 1:00 P.M. Follow Your Nose/Leaf Charms     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 18 1:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, May 19 1:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, May 20 12:00 P.M. The House That Ants Built/Special Places     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 20 1:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 21 12:00 P.M. Make Music Naturally/Light The Way     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 21 1:00 P.M. The Science of Staying Warm/The Seed of An Idea     NH Kids (11.5)
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Fri, May 24 12:00 P.M. The Paper Trail/Bath Time     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 24 1:00 P.M. Leave It to Ari/Snow Friend     NH Kids (11.5)


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