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3-5 yearsAnimals & Nature
The Upward Stream
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A determined little fox named Mia discovers the secret of why some things float on air as she tries to reach a floating island in the sky.
STEMLevel 4STEMLogic
The Upward Stream
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Moral of the Story
Never give up on your dreams
STEM Concepts
Thermals (Rising Warm Air)Surface Area and LiftObservation and Iteration
Fun Facts
- •Warm air is lighter than cold air, which is why it rises up toward the clouds!
- •Birds like eagles and hawks use 'thermals' to fly for a long time without even flapping their wings.
- •Hot air balloons work because the big balloon is filled with warm air that wants to float upward.
New Words
Breeze
A gentle, light wind that you can feel on your skin.
Spiral
A shape that goes round and round while moving up or down.
Shimmer
A soft, waving light that looks like it is shaking slightly.