WordGirl is off and running this summer with a special week of episodes that match her against a host of vocabulary villains in the most unlikely of places. The WordGirl Summer Road Trip airs July 13-17 on PBS KIDS GO!, featuring two brand-new episodes premiering on Monday and Tuesday. The week finds our pint-sized superhero facing definition dilemmas in places that are perfect for summer fun - riding The Coaster at the amusement park, roughing it at a woodland camp site, on a field trip to a candy factory and out on the open road.WordGirl airs weekdays at 4:30 on WGVU TV!
Featured Episodes:
Monday, July 13 (repeats Friday, July 17)
"ROBO-CAMPING"
It's off to the woods for a serene camping trip with Becky, Violet, Tobey and his robots. While the other campers attempt to rough it, Tobey commands his robots to do all of his tasks and create a luxurious weekend free from work. But will Tobey and his robots survive an unexpected thunderstorm? Vocabulary Words: Independent, Serene
"THE STEW, THE PROUD."
Time is running out for Becky to return her library books and maintain her perfect record when Raul Demiglasse and the Butcher go head-to-head in a culinary showdown. Vocabulary Words: Overdue, Superior
Tuesday, July 14
"WHO WANTS CANDY?"
On a field trip to the local candy factory, The Birthday Girl goes on a candy eating spree. WordGirl must find a way to save the city's candy and win back her best friend and field trip buddy, Violet. Vocabulary Words: Awestruck, Mastermind
"BIG'S BIG BOUNCE"
Becky and Bob join the City Scout Troop only to discover Mr. Big is the Guest Troop Leader. He vows to motivate Troop 865 to sell the most Scholastic Crunch Granola Bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline. Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting
Wednesday, July 15
"THEME PARK WHAM-PAGE"
Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster - the ultimate new amusement park ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer from destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic
"CHUCK MAKES A BUCK"
WordGirl helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for Edible Edibles Sandwiches, hoping he will give up a life of crime to stay on the straight and narrow. But Chuck becomes determined to show people what a real sandwich is. Vocabulary Words: Stupendous, Edible
Thursday, July 16
"TINY BIG"
Mr. Big manufactures the ultimate teen idol, Tiny Big, to steal WordGirl's thunder and brainwash the town into spending all their money on pop star merchandise. Vocabulary Words: Fad, Limelight
"HIGHWAY TO HAVARTI"
The Botsfords' family vacation gets diverted when Becky discovers that Dr. Two-Brains is going to be performing his latest heist at the International Cheese Exposition. Vocabulary Words: Leisure, Berserk
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