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Gorillas in the Nest/Tale of a Dragon

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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Gorillas in the Nest/Tale of a Dragon

Season 2 Episode 14 | 23m 30s | CC

Sally and Nick have a sleepover tent set up on the floor, but it's not very comfortable. The Cat's friend Gordon the Gorilla knows how to make a comfortable bed. In the Twisty-Misty Mountains, they discover that gorillas build and sleep in nests. / Sally and Nick are playing castle, but they don't have a dragon--so Cat introduces them to lots of dragon-like creatures in nature!

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