Burton, LeVar

Presents the title work in which Grandma tells about her mama's journey to America by boat years ago, and includes footage of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, a tour of the restored Statue of Liberty, and reviews of related books.

Barbara Feldon reads the featured book The lifecycle of the honeybee by Paula Z. Hogan about 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 by Ruth Heller, The lady and the spider by Faith McNulty, and Going buggy by Peter and Connie Roop.

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.

A rescued goose, having broken the painted eggs intended for the Easter festival in Moskva, lays thirteen marvelously colored eggs. Also shows an egg-decorating demonstration and visits with Patricia Polacco as she discusses what inspired her to write this story.

A young boy dreads the "big test," which has become a rite-of-passage at his elementary school. Also visits with the New York children's theater group TADA!.

Segment of the television program featuring the story about how the Indians received horses as a gift from the gods, due to the courage of a small boy. Also discusses Indian poetry and the Crow pow-wow.

Viewers learn where insects live, what they're good for, how they grow and more.

Join LeVar as he explores the gifts of the earth with the help of the book Giving thanks.

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body.

Presents a reading of Feelings, by Aliki. Describes happiness, loneliness, embarrassment, jealousy, and excitement. The sights and sounds of New York City's Central Park provide the backdrop for LeVar Burton's probe into the world of feelings.