Burton, LeVar

Presents the title work, a pictorial introduction to animals that lay eggs, including chickens and other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals; and includes discussion of the question of which came first--the chicken or the egg, a visit to an incubator room, an introduction to a turtle biologist, and reviews of related books.

Presents the title work in which Alistair, kidnapped by a spaceship full of Goots from Gootula, is most concerned about his overdue library books, and includes a visit to the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., discussions of maps and globes, library cards, and book care and repair, and reviews of related books.

One Thursday Imogene wakes up with a pair of antlers growing out of her head and causes a sensation wherever she goes.

Follows a group of runaway slaves as they journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song entitled "The Drinking Gourd." Also celebrates the road to freedom paved by the Underground Railroad and introduces students to the history, heroes, stories and music of the African American culture which emerged from slavery.

A reading of the book, "Mufaro's beautiful daughters" by author John Steptoe. Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife. Includes other segments on African drums and the dance troupe, Forces of Nature.

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.

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.

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.

Story of a young girl who sends a care package to Holland during World War II. Introduces charitable organizations powered by young people, including Goodwill Ambassadors, who build goodwill in their communities while reaching out to different cultures, and Backyard in a Box, who help children devastated by Hurricane Katrina reestablish their backyards.