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Gregory the terrible eater ; Gila monsters meet you at the airport
by Mitchell Sharmat
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18 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Segment of the television program Reading rainbow, featuring the story about the little New York boy whose fantasies about his impending move to the West are worse than reality. Also discusses deserts, and problems of moving
Digging up dinosaurs
by Aliki
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8 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents a reading of the book Digging up dinosaurs, by Aliki. Host LeVar Burton sets off in his jeep to explore the mystery surrounding the life and death of the dinosaur
Stellaluna
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother
If you give a mouse a cookie
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8 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A reading of the book, "If you give a mouse a cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff. Discusses chain reactions from a bowling alley, leading into the reading of the main story. Then it's off to a factory where bowling balls are made and a domino expert demonstrates how he designs chain reactons as he sets up a domino art event. Reviews: "This is the key to the kingdom" by Diane Worfolk Allison, "The house that Jack built" illustrated by Jebby Stow, and "Smart dog" by Ralph Leemis
The Day Jimmy's boa ate the wash
by Trinka Hakes Noble
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8 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents a reading of the book the Day Jimmy's boa ate the wash, By Trinka Hakes Noble. Host LeVar Burton also visits a farm and a livestock fair, interviewing a man who greases a pig for a pig scramble
The Patchwork quilt
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8 editions published between 1985 and 2007 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents a reading of the book The patchwork quilt, by Valerie Flournoy. Shot on location at Boston Childrens Museum and hosted by LeVar Burton
Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
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6 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A reading of the book, "Amazing Grace" by author Mary Hoffman and illustrator Caroline Binch leads into a discussion of stereotyping. LeVar interviews Whoppi Goldberg, where the topic of pursuing your own dreams is discussed
Mummies made in Egypt
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Corinne Orr reads the featured book by Aliki, Mummies made in Egypt. Host LeVar Burton visits museums to look at mummies and watch research and restoration work being done on mummies in museum collections. Reviewed books include "I can be an archaeologist" by Robert B. Pickering, "Bill and Pete go down the Nile," by Tomie de Paola, and "Visiting the art museum" by Laurence Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
Rechenka's eggs
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4 editions published between 1992 and 2007 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Natural and crafted eggs are the subject of this program hosted by LeVar Burton. The Russian story of "Rechenka's eggs" by Patricia Polacco is read, the viewer visits the author, who decorates an egg using the Ukranian art of pysanky. Also included is an experiment to show the strength of an egg and students watch many animals hatch from eggs. Three other books are introduced, including "The talking eggs" by Robert D. San Souci, "Stefan & Olga" by Betsy Day, and "I made it myself" by Sabine Lohf
Music, music, everywhere
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Brings great books to life onscreen through rich illustrations and live shows
Paul Bunyan
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5 editions published between 1985 and 2008 in English and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide 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
Beverly Cleary's Ramona
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6 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Two stories about the 8-year-old Ramona and her family. Ramona's sneakers squeak and she becomes the center of attention, and Ramona learns the sadness of losing a friend and her cat, but gaining a new sibling
Follow the drinking gourd
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". Other segments include: LeVar talks about slavery: LeVar introduces students to the history, heroes, stories, and music of the African American culture which emerged from slavery ; Songs about slavery: the a capella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock, perform and share their historical knowledge of slavery
Alistair in outer space
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5 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Visits the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and goes on a treasure hunt through several library departments, including the Division of Maps and Globes, Book Restoration, and Film. Features the book Alistair in outer space by Marilyn Sadler, in which a fastidious little boy on his way to return his library books is captured by a spaceship and whisked into outer space. Introduces Conan the Librarian and reviews other books with related themes
Watch the stars come out
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5 editions published between 1985 and 2007 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A brother and sister bravely travel alone across the ocean to the United States, from the book by Riki Levinson. LeVar explores the plight of the many courageous immigrants who came to America filled with hopes and dreams
Dive to the coral reefs and the magic schoolbus: inside the earth
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7 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide 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 living coral. Featured books are "How to hide an octopus & other sea creatures" by Ruth Heller ; "I can be an oceanographer" ; and "Creatures of the sea" by John Christopher Fine
Knots on a counting rope
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in English and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The featured book Knots on a counting rope about a blind Navajo boy who overcomes his fears and his blindness is read by J. Ruben Silverbird and Kenneth Blank. Host LeVar Burton talks about fears that can occur to one camping alone in the woods. A television newsperson with deformed hands talks about her need to persist in the face of ridicule and fear. Reviewed books are Harriett's recital by Nancy Carlson, Let's go swimming with Mr. Sillypants by M.K. Brown, and Owl moon by Jane Yolen
Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain
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5 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Presents a reading of a tale from the Nandi people of Kenya, Verna Aardema's Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain. Host LeVar Burton also plans a fun-filled day around rainy weather, including an aerial charge of a thunderstorm and puddle-hopping
Feelings
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8 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Probes the world of feelings and how they affect us and those around us. Features the book "Feelings" by Aliki, which uses pictures, dialogs, poems and stories to portray various emotions we feel. Viewers get to meet Koko the gorilla and see how Koko communicates using sign language. Reviewed books are "Honey, I love and other love poems" by Eloise Greenfield, "Fireflies!" by Julie Brinckloe, and "Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully" by Nancy Carlson. Highlighted book is "Koko's kitten" by Dr. Francine Patterson
Barn dance!
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Roy Clark reads the featured book Barn dance about a magical time when animals hold a hoedown in the barn. Host LeVar Burton goes to an old-fashioned barn dance, learns how a fiddle is made and learns something about clogging. The reviewed books are The old banjo by Dennis Haseley, I like the music by Leah Komaiko, and Half a moon and one whole star by Crescent Dragonwagon more
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