LeVar Burton
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A clear explanation of what the imagination is and the opportunities that come from the use of it. What is imagination? Most of us think of it as playing pretend or what happens when we’re dreaming, but imagination takes us to worlds and galaxies beyond that. Imagination helps us travel between time, space, and reality. It gives us the power to dream up the world in our own vision and encourages us to think of not just what is, but what could...
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading rainbow! For over 30 years, this beloved children's television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books.
Series
Reading Rainbow volume 62
Publisher
GPN
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The featured book explores the ecosystem of the giant Saguaro cactus.
The life and seasons of the desert are explored with an introduction to a variety of the desert's inhabitants.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Heatwave, Boulder, Blades, and Chase respond to Optimus Prime's message for any active Autobots in space to arrive to Earth. They realize they are the only Rescue Bot team remaining, and they are partnered with the Burns family, a group of first response rescuers in Griffin Rock, Maine. Together, they learn teamwork and heroism alongside their human friends as they deal with various disasters.
6) Math cure
Series
Reading rainbow volume 131
Publisher
GPN [distributor]
Pub. Date
[2007]
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.
Series
Reading Rainbow volume 125
Publisher
GPN
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Zin! zin! zin! : violin by Lloyd Moss explores the melodious, rhythmical, mathematical groupings that make music fun. LeVar visits the Julliard School of Music and the percussion performers, STOMP.
9) Sports pages
Series
Reading rainbow volume 65
Publisher
GPN
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
LeVar Burton reads Sport pages by Arnold Adoff, a book of poems about the experiences and feelings of young athletes involved in various sports. LeVar shares his enthusiasm for athletics when he takes viewers from sport to sport--including soccer, basketball, ice skating, swimming and gymnastics. Reviewed books are Miss Nelson has a field day by Harry Allard and James Marshall; Making the team by Nancy Carlson; Soccer Sam by Jean Marzollo.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
℗2015.
Language
English
Description
The classic Transformers are joining the Rescue Bots team! The Rescue Bots, Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Bolder, are charged with the important task of protecting the town of Griffin Rock. Now, they are joined by Optimus Prime and Bumblebee to face any threat that comes to Griffin Rock, including the Autobots' nemesis, the Decepticons!
Series
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The Rescue Bots, Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Bolder, along with Optimus Prime and a family of first responders, must tackle all sorts of problems to keep the town of Griffin Rock safe. But the Rescue Bots must now face their biggest challenge of all time as they embrace their Dinobot forms to take on an island of dinosaurs, rampaging robotic dinosaurs and more!
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Boulder, and a family of first responders will do whatever it takes to protect both their home and the world. They learn that new technology can assist them in wondrous ways, but it can also have consequences if misused. Join the Rescue Bots team as experimental technology turns Cody into an adult, a space elevator strands Doc and Graham in orbit, a new invention causes the entire town to sing instead of talk and more.
Series
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Children are encouraged to read by host LeVar Burton through a combination of field trips, music, animation, and live-action that bring stories to life.
A little boy offers a mouse a cookie and a chain reaction is set in motion, illustrating how one thing leads to another.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The Rescue Bots will not let anything stop them from their mission of protecting Earth from dangerous forces. Join Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Boulder and a family of first responders as they travel through time and space to keep Earth safe.
Publisher
Shout! Kids Factory
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Rescue Bots, Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Bolder, are charged with the important task of protecting the town of Griffin Rock. Relying on their courage and friendship, these Transformers are also aided by a family of first responders, chief among them is a young boy named Cody. This is a big task at the best of times, but even more so when uncovering the mysteries of Griffin Rock! Join the suspense and the fun as Cody and the Rescue Bots confront...
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
At the isolated planet of the Ba'kus, the crew of the Enterprise unveils an unjust conspiracy between the Federation and the Son'a to exile the entire Ba'ku race from their planet. Captain Picard must choose between obeying Starfleet orders or risking his career, crew and ship to uphold his Starfleet oath to protect the innocent.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The skipper of the fourth U.S.S. Enterprise is Jean-Luc Picard, who is sent to investigate a massacre at a science outpost. The only survivor is Dr. Soran, who perpetrated the event to cover up his invention: a bomb he launched into a nearby sun, exploding it. As Soran escapes with Klingon cronies, Picard learns that Soran's plan is to summon a heavenly energy ribbon called the Nexus. Attempting to stop Soran, Picard ends up inside the Nexus, where...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Four sixth-graders venture back in time and meet Martin Luther King, Jr., as a boy and learn about the struggle for civil rights and about King's place in that historic fight.
Authentic historical footage is blended with colorful animations as students learn about the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality.