Burton, LeVar

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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.

Our big home

Presents the featured book, a poem which describes the water, air, soil, sky, sun, and other blessings shared by all living creatures on Earth, and includes a visit to the United Nations, a meeting with the teenage founder of the Kids Can Free the Children youth group, and reviews of related stories.

Imogene's antlers

Presents the title work in which Imogene wakes up one Thursday with a pair of antlers growing out of her head and causes a sensation wherever she goes, and includes visits to the Philadelphia Zoo and with band members in the Mummers Parade, and reviews of related books.

Digging up dinosaurs

Presents a reading of "Digging up Dinosaurs" which introduces various types of dinosaurs, and explains how scientists find, preserve, and reassemble giant dinosaur skeletons. Includes a fossil tour of Dinosaur Monument.

Desert giant

Presents the title work which documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus and the desert animal sit helps to support, and includes a look at desert inhabitants, a discussion of cacti and rattlesnakes, an exploration of seasons in the desert, and reviews of related books.

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