Maddie's Do You Know?
Season 1, Episode 5: Bike Chain and Tennis Ball
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Maddie is outside being active. She uses a special camera to find out how the chain on a bicycle works to turn the wheels and how the front wheel and handlebars are used to steer. Next, Maddie visits a factory to see how rubber, collected from trees, is made into tennis balls using a series of heavy presses. A microscopic camera reveals the special material used to cover the tennis balls with a furry coat.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Hamster Wheel and Insect Hotel
Episode 2
Fire Engine Hose and Reflective Strips
Episode 3
Fizzy Water and Yoghurt
Episode 4
Bin Lorry and Newspaper
Episode 5
Bike Chain and Tennis Ball
Episode 6
Cat Flap and Woolly Hat
Episode 7
Boat Propeller and Hot Air Balloon
Episode 8
Blood Pressure Monitor and Cast
Episode 9
Hot Water and Toothpaste
Episode 10
Water Park and Ice Cream
Episode 11
Popcorn and Pasta
Episode 12
Helicopter Rotor and Tricycle
Episode 13
Toilet Flush and Toilet
Episode 14
Carousel and Wax Crayons
Episode 15
Crane and Bricks
Episode 16
Lock and Key, and Glass
Episode 17
Piano and Drums
Episode 18
Bus Ramp and Roads
Episode 19
Dishwasher and Table
Episode 20
Eggs and Bread
Episode 21
Magnets and Teddy Bears
Episode 22
Escalator and Wheelbarrow
Episode 23
Car Brakes and Car
Episode 24
Zips and Screen Printing
Episode 25
Cake and Soft Play