LeVar Burton
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"What is imagination? Most of us think of it as playing pretend or what happens when we're dreaming, but imagination takes us to worlds and galaxies beyond that. Imagination helps us travel between time, space, and reality. It gives us the power to dream up the world in our own vision and encourages us to think of not just what is, but what could be. Imagination is a superpower that unlocks endless possibilities, and all by asking one simple question:...
4) Aftermath
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A novel on an America torn by race wars where black people are kidnaped to serve as body-part donors. The heroine is a woman who invents a machine that increases the body's immune system to the point where disease is conquered.
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[2019]
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"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...
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2004
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LeVar provides insight on Japanese culture. Keye Luke reads the story of a kind restaurant owner who is thanked by a customer with a magical crane made from a napkin, whose dancing spectacle soon brings in the guests to make the failing business prosperous again. (Originally aired on June 25, 1987.)
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The episode begins with LeVar welcoming the viewers to New York Harbor, the entrance to America for foreign immigrants from other countries who decided to live in the United States. Historic Ellis Island used to be the gateway for millions of them before they became official US citizens. A lot of them felt a whole range of emotions when they landed in America. Many missed their homelands and families. They also dreamed about trying new foods and starting...
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LeVar discusses cathartic ways to adjust to losing a loved one in this episode. He and fellow viewers talk about family members that are now gone that they miss, and how they try to remember the good times rather than dwell on the pain. Ruby Dee reads the featured story about an aging Badger, who knows he doesn't have much longer to live and tries to prepare his friends for his passing. (Originally aired on April 20, 2001.)
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LeVar checks out the Library of Congress. Among the activities shown: how a book is delivered to the front desk, the vast film library, and how damaged books are repaired. Arnold Stang reads Alistair in Outer Space, a story about a young boy that is so dedicated to returning library books on time that he doesn't even let getting abducted by space aliens stop him.(Originally aired on June 24, 1986.)
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LeVar spends the day in a barrio in East Los Angeles studying Mexican culture as he visits friends who make their own guitars, eats some traditional food, and discusses the cultural differences that are practiced in both Mexico and the US. Olga Merediz reads Borreguita and the Coyote, the tale of a clever lamb who continually outsmarts a coyote determined to eat her. (Originally aired on October 4, 1994.)
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Reading rainbow volume 120
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As the episode begins, we see many people walking in a big city. Meanwhile, LeVar finds out that over 8 million people live there. He just can't get over such a big number like that. Now, just how many taxis does it take to get all those people around there? LeVar interviews a driver. He asks her how many passengers she has given rides to in a year and in her whole career. She says that she has driven 23,200 trips in her cab in a year. She has been...
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This episode of "Reading Rainbow" teaches a lesson about family. LeVar Burton reminisces about his childhood with his mother and two sisters. His parents were divorced when he was eight, leaving him without a father. In this episode. we visit with children that come from different types of family structures--not all of which are traditional. (Originally aired on October 7, 1996.)
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[2016]
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Take a look, it's in a book, a Reading rainbow! For over 30 years, this beloved children's television series has been bringing stories to life. Hosted by acclaimed actor LeVar Burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books.
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At the isolated planet of the Ba'kus, the crew of the Enterprise has unveiled an unjust conspiracy between the Federation and the Son'a to exile the entire Ba'ku race from their planet. Ordered to leave and ignore his findings, Captain Picard must choose between obeying Starfleet orders or risking his crew, career and the Enterprise to protect the innocent and uphold his Starfleet oath.
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c2003
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Introduces readers to many types of dinosaurs whose skeletons and reconstructions are seen in museums and explains how scientists uncover, preserve, and study fossils. Other segments: The mysteries of dinosaurs: LeVar buries a time capsule and relates this activity to what we find now when we look at dinosaurs from the past ; What makes a dinosaur?: dino-history poem with visuals of present day animals who are related to dinosaurs ; Let's dig up fossils:...
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