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2) Paul Bunyan
Series
Reading rainbow volume 21
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Presents a reading of the book Paul Bunyan, by Steven Kellogg. Deals with a forest fire, Smokey Bear, and woodsmen competitions. Shot on location in Maine and hosted by LeVar Burton.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The Elm Street Kids' Club decides to sell lemonade to earn money to fix up their clubhouse. They monitor their success by tracking daily sales. In this math-based episode, LeVar takes viewers to the American Stock Exchange, for a closer look at the economics and challenges of running a business. We also explore two very different kinds of companies: a for-profit business and a non-profit organization.
4) Tar beach
Series
Reading rainbow volume 81
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Host LeVar Burton introduces the book "Tar beach" by Faith Ringgold about a young girl's dream of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Also includes discussions about other activities on the rooftops of New York City, a suspension bridge in the city, and booktalks about "I'm flying" by Alan Wade, "To sleep" by James Sage, and "On Grandma's roof" by Erica Silverman.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 61
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The featured book "Dive to the coral reefs" written by Elizabeth Taynton, Paul Erickson and Les Kaufman, describes the formation of a coral reef and the many plants and animals that live in and around these underwater communities. Host, LeVar Burton scuba dives in the coral reefs off the Florida Keys where he encounters tropical fish and a variety of fascinating coral. Viewers will also meet a "reef doctor" who restores life to damaged reefs by transplanting...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 113
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
In Alejandro's gift, by Richard E. Albert, Alejandro creates an oasis at his house in the desert as a gift for all of the animals that live near him. Also, in this program, host LeVar Burton discovers an oasis in the California desert and travels to Niagara Falls. The books It rained on the desert today, by Ken and Debby Buchanan, The desert alphabet book, by Jerry Pallotta, and Water, water everywhere, by Mark J. Rauzon and Cynthia Overbeck Bix are...
7) Math curse
Series
Reading rainbow volume 131
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
LaVar tracks down, scouts out and sneaks up on math-in action, and he finds out firsthand that a factory -- and life -- can't run without it. Books reviewed include Marvelous math: a book of poems by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Twelve snails to one lizard: a tale of mischief and measurement by Susan Hightower, and Pigs on a blanket: fun with math and time by Amy Axelrod.
8) My shadow
Series
Reading rainbow volume 109
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Host LeVar Burton introduces the book My shadow, by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Ted Rand, which is an illustrated version of the poem in which a child describes her relationship with her shadow. Also discussed are light and shadow, shadow plays, and shadows in photography. Reviewed books are "Shadows and reflections" by Tana Hoban, "I have a friend" by Keiko Narahashi, and "Shadowgraphs anyone can make" by Phila H. Webb and Jane Corby.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 075
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Fox on the job" by James Marshall is the story of a lazy fox who has a hard time finding the perfect job. Host LeVar Burton goes to work on some household chores. Reviewed books are "Pig Pig gets a job" by David McPhail, "Music, music for everyone" by Vera B. Williams, "Helping out" by George Ancona.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 032
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Visits California's dairy country and features the book The milk makers by Gail Gibbons, which explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores. Reviews books - Baby animals on the farm by Hans Heinrich Isenbart ; Whales and other sea mammals by Elsa Posell ; From blossom to honey by Ali Mitgutsch.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 139
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In this math-based episode, LeVar Burton takes us on an orienteering excursion in New York's Central Park, using a map and a compass to find special flags placed around the park. Featured book: The secret shortcut, by Mark Teague. Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which leads to unexpected adventures. Includes mapping a primate habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo, and reviews of the books...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 2
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Discusses surprises and disguises and presents a reading of the book, Miss Nelson is back, by Harry Allard and James Marshall. While Miss Nelson is away her students decide to create a lookalike to fool their principal. Their substitute teacher, Miss Swamp, sets things straight.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 34
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
The book explains what germs are, how bacteria and viruses affect the human body, and how the body fights against them. Other segments include: Finding out about germs: LeVar uses a microscope to discover what germs really look like ; How your body fights germs: animation featuring the body's defense team works in action ; How bacteria can help: a visit to an organic farm illustrates how micro-organisms are important to growing food.
Series
Reading rainbow videos volume 11
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat diet staples of shoes and tin cans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs, and orange juice. Host LeVar Burton also visits a the Barnyard Cafe, a restaurant run by people dressed as goats, and the San Diego Zoo kitchens to find out some surprising facts about the eating habits of zoo animals. Includes the music video "Everybody likes food" and book reviews of Mrs. Pig's bulk buy, Poem stew,...
15) Family matters
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows.
16) Let's go!
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Episode 1: Someplace Else is the story of Mrs. Tilby's travels to cities, seashores, and mountains in her camper.
Episode 2: Hot-air Henry tells of the journey of a sassy stowaway cat's hot-air balloon flight across the mountains.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 36
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Barbara Feldon reads the featured book, The Lifecycle of the honeybee, by Paula Z. Hogan. This book illustrates how bees make honey. Host LeVar Burton visits a beekeeper and examines a beehive close up. Viewers will learn how honey is extracted from combs and how important the queen bee is to a well-organized hive. Featured book reviews are 'The Reason for a flower, ' written by Ruth Heller, 'The Lady and the spider, ' written by Faith McNulty, and...
18) How's that made?
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 38
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Chickens aren't the only animals that lay eggs. The featured book explains that many animals lay eggs and they are called oviparous. Other segments include: Which came first - the chicken or the egg?: LeVar goes to the Moyer Hatchery to ask the roosters & hens that question ; I'm breaking out: features a visit to an incubator room at the hatchery and a baby chick hatching from it's shell ; Loggerhead turtles: a turtle biologist joins LeVar to watch...
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