Dora the Explorer is an animated children's television series that follows the adventures of a young Latina girl named Dora and her monkey friend, Boots. The show is designed to teach children basic Spanish vocabulary and problem-solving skills through interactive storytelling and exploration. Each episode features Dora and Boots embarking on a new adventure, often involving a quest to find a missing item or help a friend in need. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and challenges that require the audience's help to overcome. The show has been praised for its educational content and positive representation of Latinx culture. It aired on Nickelodeon from 2000 to 2019.