The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Martin Short provides the voice of the title character in this animated series from PBS Kids, which aims to promote children's literacy in science. It follows the magical adventures of 6-year-olds Nick and Sally, who travel the world with the Cat in the Hat as their guide. As they travel in the Cat's customized vehicle, the Thinga-ma-jigger, which can float, fly, drive and even ski, they learn about natural science, visiting the rainforest, the bottom of the sea, and all places in between. They're joined in their travels by the Cat's mop-headed sidekicks, Thing One and Thing Two.

Schedule

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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

    The Search for String; Mirror Mirror

    Saturday
    Dec 6

    30 Minutes

    Nick and Sally search for a stronger piece of string to pull their train; the Cat takes Nick and Sally to a mirror world where they learn about how reflections work.
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    Bump Bump Bump Around; Snow Difference

    Sunday
    Dec 7

    30 Minutes

    Nick's magic trick causes his toy car to disappear under the porch.
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

    Clever Levers; Going, Going Gong

    Saturday
    Dec 13

    30 Minutes

    The kids learn how a lever can help them move a big rock in the backyard; Sally plays a song on an instrument, but can't seem to find the right note.
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    Pulling Together; Fact and Friction

    Sunday
    Dec 14

    30 Minutes

    The kids are introduced to simple machines on a visit to the Machine-a-Ma-Zoo, where they learn about the pulley; Sally and Nick learn about friction.
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    Shadow Play; Play Ball

    Saturday
    Dec 20

    30 Minutes

    Nick is startled by a shadow during a sleepover in the treehouse; Nick and Sally go to Ballaballo, where they learn about how balls are made.

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