Ruff Ruffman, the lovably charismatic host of FETCH!, jumps from screen to page with a reader that combines comical stories with real-life science.
Ruff Ruffman has a problem with a capital P. His toilet is broken, the plumber is on vacation, and he does not want to use Blossom’s litter box. With the help of show supervisor, Blossom, and mouse assistant, Chet, Ruff decides to become an astronaut so that he can use the NASA space toilets. Will he solve his dilemma before blastoff? Get ready to find out how space toilets work — and how astronauts engage in the ultimate recycling! Then grab some materials and learn to create your own basic water-filtering system.
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Ruff Ruffman is the lovable canine host of the PBS Kids’ show, Fetch! My daughters greatly enjoy watching that educational and fun program. In that vein, Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman: Doggie Duties presents the reader with Ruff’s latest dilemma, a broken toilet. What’s a desperate dog to do?! Too proud to use a litter box, Ruff decides he must learn how to make a space toilet. After all, if NASA can do it, why can’t he?!
Fetch!’s colorful cast of characters, including the feline show supervisor, Blossom, and Ruff’s assistant, the mouse Chet, join Ruff for his adventure. Complete with a science activity on how to clean dirty water with a filter, this book is sure to please and teach.