Can you believe that Fixies are Such itty-bitty creatures?
Even when they’re magnified It’s hard to see their features.
They’re tiny, infinitesimal, So small it makes you doubt.
But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don’t let their secret out!
The Video Call
Turn on the camera right away.
It’s me – Simka.
Just as I expected!
Nolik, why aren't you in school?
- School? It started? - No, but you'll be late if you don't hurry!
I'm on my way!
Simka, is that really your Fixie school?
Well, actually, it's the laboratory where Professor Eugenius works at.
He let's us have our school here.
Who's that, Simka? Look!
Is that the professor?
Where?
Oh, come on, Tom Thomas! That's the manipulator!
Who?
Not who, what.
It's a mechanical arm.
For real?!
Please show me some of the other things you've got!
But how can I show you?
Come on, with the camera!
Computers and tablets are able to connect with one another through the Internet.
That’s why you can talk to another person on your computer like you’re talking on the phone.
And if the computer has a video camera,
then it's possible to send not only sound through the Internet but video as well.
That's why it's called a video call.
With video calls, it’s possible to talk to your friends,
to see them, and to show them all the things you can see yourself.
Alright, take a look.
Over here we have... chemistry equipment.
And over here…
Hey, Tom Thomas! It's good to see you!
Wow! You flew there so fast!
Nolik, get out of the way!
You’re blocking the view of the lab.
I am not blocking the view!
Stop it! Go away!
You go away!
Tom Thomas, what are you watching?
Uh...
Is it time to turn into screws?
Too late. He already spotted us.
It's just a cartoon about these funny little guys.
Can I watch with you?
Nah, it's boring, Dad. And I've already seen it.
Next, that blue guy, he starts jumping. Watch.
Now what? I say run.
Start jumping! Make it cartoony.
And now that red-headed character will sing. Watch!
La-la-la-la. La-la-la-la...
Then she starts dancing.
These guys really are funny.
Are here are the super fast moves.
That was funny! I gotta get going.
That’s all, you can rest. My dad went out!
I'll get you, Tom Thomas!
What are you doing over there?
Watching a movie.
But why on my computer?
Sorry, Professor!
Yeah. Will you forgive us?
So how is it? Any good?
Uh-huh!
It’s a super funny one!
Really?
Yeah. You see that boy there? He's gonna start waving his arms around like a maniac!
He also crows like a chicken.
Cock a doodle doo!
And now the boy's gonna go and… and chew paper!
I can’t do this all at once!
A movie?
That's what we're watching here, right?
People have always been interested in seeing what’s going on outside of where they are.
And with the invention of video transmission,
it's now possible to see what's going on almost anywhere.
Now, without leaving your home,
you can see what’s happening on another street or even in some far corner of the world.
With the help of video calls doctors can help their colleagues perform complicated surgeries.
Teachers give lessons by video,
and scientists can take part in videoconferences.
With video you can watch a live theater performance in other country.
And even in outerspace an astronaut can feel right at home just chatting away with friends and family.
And it's not just for astronauts either!
Now almost every tablet and phone here on earth has video in it!
Introducing - Tom Thomas!
Nice to meet you there, Son!
And I’m Professor Eugenius. So, I guess you're also a friend of the Fixies?
Yeah, only it’s a secret.
My friend, that's a secret the two of us share.
And you know, keeping secrets is what friends do.
Tideesh!
They take care of our machines: Irons, phones, and toasters,
MP3s and TV screens, Even rollercoasters.
Without them clocks stop ticking, Without them lights go out!
But if you meet a Fixie, please, Don’t let their secret out!
The Bee
Tom Thomas!
Hello.
How come you're eating jam straight from out of the jar?
Because... it tastes so good.
Oh, a bee!
Shoo! Get out of here!
Leave it alone!
It’s just a plain old bee.
Well, I was bitten by one of those plain old bees once!
Tom Thomas! Don't do it!
Go away, you pest!
Flies are pests.
Bees are very helpful and useful.
How can a bee ever help us out?
Bees are hard workers.
They are constantly collecting nectar from flowers.
Flying from flower to flower, bees transport pollen on their bellies.
Thanks to this process of pollination, flowers produce fruit and seeds.
In other words, bees help plants reproduce.
The bees use the nectar they collect to make that delicious sweet honey loved by kids of all ages.
And bee honey is not only delicious, it's also nutritious!
So, I’m still afraid of it.
What if it bites me?
Bees don’t bite by the way, they sting you!
Well now I'm gonna show you!
Don't!
The bee is the one who should be afraid, you tyrant!
Yeah, you let it go, Tyrant!
Why are you calling me names?
Who's stopping her? She can fly away if she wants.
We need to show her the way out.
Well, how?
Here little bee!
Fly this way!
Why don’t you try going…
Then what can I say?
Chewsocka, don't move! It will sting you!
It doesn't want to sting.
Both of you like eating sweets.
You like eating jam, and so does the bee.
Why don't you carry Chewsocka to the window?
Go on, fly!
No, that's not going to work.
You need to go and get more jam.
Here little bee!
Yum-yum!
Go on and fly! You're free!
Let her eat first, don’t be greedy.
I'm not being greedy.
If she eats, she can make honey out of your jam.
Long ago people could only collect honey by destroying the nests of wild bees.
And that went on until someone came up with the idea of taming those insects.
They started by leaving enough honey for the bees to survive through the winter.
People took care of bees in these hollows
until they learned to build small houses for them called beehives.
And a town made of these bee houses is called an apiary.
Bees live and work together in the beehives making honey
while beekeepers take care of the bees and collect the honey.
Bees are real team players.
They tell each other where the best flowers grow.
Do you know how they do it?
One of the bees does a dance
and then the rest of the bees watch the dance and learn where they need to fly.
You poor thing!
Tom Thomas tired you out.
I told you there's nothing to be afraid of.
You see?
She is just so nice and kind.
I’m not afraid of her.
She wouldn't let me eat my jam, that's all.
Well, now it's time for you to fly away.
Woah, she's playing rough here!
I want to try!
No, Nolik. You’re too little.
You'll have to grow to do this job.
Woah, woah, woah! Calm down now.
Now let's fly!
Hey Simka, the window's back there!
I can see that without you!
So how can I get you to turn around?
Cool. Hurrah!
She's listening to me!
Don’t miss the window!
Now!
So long, honey bee!
Tideesh!
Tom Thomas! Do you have any more of that jam left?
Yeah, what for?
Bring it here.
We’ll get more bees to fly in.
How come?
What do you mean how come?
Because it's my turn for a bee ride!