Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03
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 reviewed.
Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:03
Presents a story in which a child, her mother and grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable chair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. Also learn about the importance of teamwork. Includes a visit to the New York Fire Academy Training Center. See a dance group and choreographer work together on a lively musical number entitled "Teamwork.".
Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:15
Presents books featuring a naturalist's observations of wildlife. Also meet the author of these books, see a mink, explore a beaver dam, and walk on a porcupine trail.
Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:15
Recounts the life of Paul Bunyan whose unusual size and strength brought him many adventures. Also visits a logging competition, explores a forest firefighter training program and gets fire prevention tips from Smokey the Bear.
Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:15
Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the world to gather ingredients for making an apple pie. Also, see a chef at work and learn how chemistry is used at an ice cream factory. Includes related book reviews.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 13:54
Lorne Green reads "Ox-cart man" by Donald Hall, a story of family life in 19th century New England, and host LeVar Buton visits Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, a hands-on living museum. The books reviewed are "Round trip" by Ann Jonas, "A winter place" by Ruth Yaffe Radin, and "Wagon wheels" by Barbara Brenner.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37
Lorne Green reads "Ox-cart man" by Donald Hall, a story of family life in 19th century New England, and host LeVar Buton visits Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, a hands-on living museum. The books reviewed are "Round trip" by Ann Jonas, "A winter place" by Ruth Yaffe Radin, and "Wagon wheels" by Barbara Brenner.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37
Presents books featuring a naturalist's observations of wildlife. Also meet the author of these books, see a mink, explore a beaver dam, and walk on a porcupine trail.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37
Recounts the life of Paul Bunyan whose unusual size and strength brought him many adventures. Also visits a logging competition, explores a forest firefighter training program and gets fire prevention tips from Smokey the Bear.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37
Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the world to gather ingredients for making an apple pie. Also, see a chef at work and learn how chemistry is used at an ice cream factory. Includes related book reviews.
