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A Better Mousetrap: Part 1/A Better Mousetrap: Part 2

WordGirl enriches young audiences’ vocabulary, closes the gap for those who don’t grow up in language-rich environments, instills a love of language, and fosters better reading comprehension. Ages: 4-8 Educational Goal: Language and Literacy

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A Better Mousetrap: Part 1/A Better Mousetrap: Part 2

Season 3 Episode 13 | 27m 0s | CC

On "Getting the Scoop with Scoops," Scoops interviews WordGirl, reminiscing about her adventures defeating Dr. Two Brains. Humiliated, Dr. Two Brains hijacks the television studio with a Goop Ray. / Attempting to maintain his dignity, Dr. Two Brains' takes over Scoops' talk show. He shows footage of himself defeating WordGirl, but she turns the tides, and the cameras, restoring order to the show.

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