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Aug 14
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Trolls in the Harbor!

Starglow Media / Atomic Entertainment
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Episode Description: Trolly Moly the Trolls are back! A surprise messenger sends Max & Molly off to ancient Egypt to stop the Trolls from sabotaging the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Can they decode a watery weapon, navigate nautical math, and save one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Math Concepts:  Division and ratios; Patterns and extrapolation; ... Show More
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