Synopsis
Atinuke wants to know why things look small when they are far away.
- Programme: Nina and the Neurons
- Series: 1
- Episode: 20: Distance
- Channel: CBeebies
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Maths | Measurement | Length and height
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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S1E25: Colours | Nina and the Neurons
S1E25: Colours | Nina and the Neurons
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