Reading rainbow

Explains what germs are, how bacteria and viruses affect the human body, and how the body fights against them. Also talks to lab scientists about germs and habits that help keep people healthy and visits an organic farm to see how micro-organisms are important to growing food.

Presents a story in which a child, her mother and grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable chair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. Also learn about the importance of teamwork. Includes a visit to the New York Fire Academy Training Center. See a dance group and choreographer work together on a lively musical number entitled "Teamwork.".

Story of a baby fruit bat who falls headfirst into a bird's nest and is raised by the family of birds until she reunited with her mother. Also explores the world of nocturnal animals and the study of dreams.

A little boy uses his dreams to create colorful images that brighten the world. Also, visits with several artists, including Eleanor McKay and Hani Shihada.

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.

Presents the title work in which Mufaro's two beautiful daughters--one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet--go before the king who is choosing a wife; and includes a visit with an African drum maker, and a collector of traditional African instruments, and reviews of related books.

Presents the story of a young boy who gives a cookie to a bossy mouse and is run ragged by the energetic rodent's subsequent requests, and includes visits to a bowling center and bowling ball factory, an interview with dominoes expert Bob Specka, and a review of similar books.

Presents the title work in which a little boy, hoping the "enemy pie" his father makes will help get rid of his enemy, instead makes a new friend; and includes a visit with two friends from very different cultures, and reviews of related books.

Presents the featured title in which readers are challenged to figure out exactly how much a million is; and includes visits to the Crayola factory and New Jersey's Giants Stadium, and reviews of related books.

Presents the title work in which Abbie, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper, is forced to keep the lights burning by herself in the winter of 1856 when her father goes to town and his return is delayed by a storm, and includes a visit to a lighthouse on the Maine coast, a trip on a schooner, a look at how ship models are put in bottles, and reviews of related books.