Milli, Geo and Bot set off on their greatest math adventure yet in the new hour-long Team Umizoomi special, “Journey to Numberland,” premiering Monday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The hit preschool series, which encourages kids to be strong and mighty in math. Team Umizoomi combines actionadventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which math shapes their world.

In this special double-length episode, Milli, Geo and Bot travel to Numberland to visit their friend, the King of Numbers! There, Team Umizoomi discovers a magical world where numbers are everywhere —there’s a number train, a number Ferris Wheel… even a number castle! Everyone in Numberland loves numbers! Everyone except.. Zilch the Wizard! Zilch can’t stand numbers! He dislikes numbers so much he uses one of his magic spells to lock the King in his crooked tower! To rescue the King, Team Umizoomi must embark on an awesome adventure to find the three keys that will unlock the tower. Their quest takes them across the sea on a pirate ship captained by Squarebeard the Shape Pirate. They have to find some way to cross a treacherous crumbling bridge in the Cave of Numbers. And finally, to get the last key, Team Umizoomi must engage in an epic race to beat Zilch to the top of Pattern Peak. Zilch the Wizard uses his magic spells to try and stop them at every turn. But even Zilch and his magic spells are no match for Team Umizoomi and their Mighty Math Powers!

Nickelodeon’s awardwinning website, www.nickjr.com, currently features Team Umizoomi “Journey to Numberland” games, activities, printables and more.

Chris Arrant

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