Burton, LeVar

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Lemonade for sale

Presents the title work in which the Elm Street Kids' Club decides to sell lemonade to earn money to fix up their clubhouse and use a graph to keep track of their sales, and includes a visit to the American Stock Exchange, a look at two different kinds of companies, and reviews of related books. The DVD comes as part of a backpack kit, with a copy of the book, and an activity guide.

The bicycle man

In the story, two American soldiers stationed in a small village in Japan do amazing tricks on a borrowed bicycle. Explore the history of the wheel and meet cyclists. Includes related book reviews.

Game day

Tells the story of NFL players Tiki and Ronde Barber and how, as youngsters, the brothers learned that success is built on team effort. Viewers will then follow athletes as they train for, play and enjoy a variety of sports, while learning that every player on a team has a special role in contributing to the success of the group.

Follow the drinking gourd

In a segment featuring the book Follow the drinking gourd, host LeVar Burton explores the slave roots of the African American culture.

Tar beach

Get an up close look at the George Washington Bridge, find out what works do to maintain the 40-story high suspension bridge, and meet New York residents who bring life to the city's rooftops.

The paper crane

Join LeVar as he celebrates Japanese culture through a Japanese drumming group, watching an origami demonstration, and visiting Gasho of Japan in New York.

Knots on a counting rope

Levar braves a rainy overnight camping trip by himself and gets inspired watching people work to achieve their goal.

America's music legacy

Examines the history of gospel music, discussing the musical traditions that influenced its creation, along with its popularity throughout the United States, and featuring archival footage and audio performances.

Rechenka's eggs

Presents the title work in which an injured goose, having broken the painted eggs intended for the Easter Festival in Moscva, lays thirteen marvelously colored eggs to replace them, and includes a visit with author Patricia Polacco, a look at egg-shaped objects, and reviews of related books.

Simon's book

Presents the title work in which Simon flees from a friendly monster with the aid of some drawing pens and a bottle of ink, and includes an introduction to the author, a look at how books are made, and reviews of related books.

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