The Lizard Lounge/Feathers
elinor wonders why

Mon, Nov 17 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

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!

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 106

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Mon, Nov 17 1:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Nov 20 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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Sat, Nov 8 1:00 P.M. A Garden for All/Band of Explorers     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Nov 8 8:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Nov 9 4:00 A.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Nov 9 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Nov 9 8:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Nov 10 4:00 A.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Nov 10 12:00 P.M. The Science of Staying Warm/The Seed of An Idea     NHPBS (11.1)
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Tue, Nov 11 12:00 P.M. Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys     NHPBS (11.1)
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Thu, Nov 13 12:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NHPBS (11.1)
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