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21) Storms
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Describes the atmospheric conditions which create thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes and how violent weather affects the environment and people.
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"James Fenimore Cooper's romantic adventure brings the wilds of the American frontier and the drama of the French-Indian War vividly to life. The most popular of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, The Last of the Mohicans portrays the inevitable conflict of opposed cultures and stands as a testament to the ways in which this struggle has been mythologized. Featuring the well-loved noble woodsman Natty Bumppo, or "Hawk-eye," Cooper's novel is a memorable...
27) Just us women
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A young girl and her favorite aunt share the excitement of planning a very special car trip for just the two of them.
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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.
36) Galimoto
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1991.
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Walking through his village, a young African boy finds the materials to make a special toy.
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Reading rainbow volume 36
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c2008, 2007.
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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...
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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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Reading rainbow volume 73
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[2007]
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A Native-American tale about a boy who becomes an artist and brings the colors of the sunset to earth. Artist Dominic Arquero talks about his heritage, painting sunsets, and how paints are made from earth elements. Dolly Naranjo, with her daughter and mother, show how they make traditional pottery. The Concha family prepare for and perform a traditional Pueblo dance.