The Cat in the Hat
Balancing Books
Clip: Season 3 Episode 6 | 2m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
Sally and Nick discover the secret to balance is having things even on both sides.
By keeping their heads straight and still, and by holding the book right in the middle, Nick and Sally are able to balance books on their heads.
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The Cat in the Hat
Balancing Books
Clip: Season 3 Episode 6 | 2m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
By keeping their heads straight and still, and by holding the book right in the middle, Nick and Sally are able to balance books on their heads.
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Nick, it looks like we've got to balance a book on our head.
Weird, but how hard could it be?
Pretty hard without any books.
I always say it's a great idea to have books with you, wherever you go!
Hmm, that's too big.
Too small, too small, too small.
Ah!
Just right!
Oops.
And again, you don't have to get it on the first try, or even the second.
Easy peasy!
See, Nick?
Whoops!
I think there was more of the book on one side.
Hmm.
I have to move it so it's the same weight on both sides, like this!
Got it!
Whoops!
Hmm, that didn't work, either.
Hmm, maybe once it feels balanced, you just have to keep your head straight.
Now I got it!
Don't look at me.
Just look straight and keep your head still.
Careful.
Slowly.
Got it!
Me too, I think!
Ooh, it helps if you keep your arms out.
You did it again!
You did it again!
How did you do it again?
The book doesn't fall off your head if it's the same weight on both sides.
You can sort of feel where it is by playing around with it.
But you shouldn't move your head, or the book's gonna fall off.
And then, it won't be balanced?
It's like the see-saw!
If you make the weight the same on both sides, then both sides will stay up!
And the books will stay on our heads!
So, let me get this straight.
If I make things the same on both sides... You'll be balanced!
Which means you won't fall over!
You kids always amaze me.
(Triumphant fanfare playing) Now, do we get to meet Even and Steven?
Let's go see!
Let's go see!
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