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A mysterious sea monster, theorized by some to be a giant narwhal, is sighted by ships of several nations; an ocean liner is also damaged by the creature. The United States government finally assembles an expedition to track down and destroy the menace. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a noted French marine biologist and narrator of the story, master harpoonist Ned Land, and Aronnax's faithful assistant Conseil join the expedition. After much fruitless...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 34
Publisher
Distributed by GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
The book explains what germs are, how bacteria and viruses affect the human body, and how the body fights against them. Other segments include: Finding out about germs: LeVar uses a microscope to discover what germs really look like ; How your body fights germs: animation featuring the body's defense team works in action ; How bacteria can help: a visit to an organic farm illustrates how micro-organisms are important to growing food.
Series
Reading rainbow volume 118
Publisher
GPN
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Chef Curtis Aikens shows LeVar Burton how to make some dynamite lasagne while using science to unravel some of the tricks behind everyday cooking. Then the book How to make an apple pie and see the world, about a girl who goes around the world to find the ingredients for an apple pie, is read; and the books, The kids' around the world cookbook, by Deri Robins, What food is this? by Rosmarie Hausherr, and The edible pyramid, by Loreen Leedy are reviewed....
Series
Reading rainbow volume 36
Publisher
Distributed by GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Barbara Feldon reads the featured book, The Lifecycle of the honeybee, by Paula Z. Hogan. This book illustrates 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,' written by Ruth Heller, 'The Lady and the spider,' written by Faith McNulty, and...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 80
Publisher
GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Inspired by "Snowy day : stories and poems, " edited by Caroline Feller Bauer. Host LeVar Burton travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and viewers can see the variety of ways to enjoy the snow and escape the winter's chills. Reviewed books are "Winter" by Ron Hirschi; "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening" by Robert Frost, illustrated by Susan Jeffers; "Over the river and through the woods" by Lydia Maria Child.