Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m. 130. Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
This episode of the "Reading Rainbow" stresses the importance of "giving thanks." The book "Giving Thanks" narrated by Nicholson Earl Billey tells the story of a Native American family that gives thanks to mother earth of all it provides. Levar visits with a Native American family that honors the earth through it's pottery making. On a cranberry farm in Massachusetts we see how a family makes use of the earth, and kids in New York city celebrate nature by planting trees. Books used in this episode include "My First Green Book," A River Ran Wild," and "The Tremendous Tree Book."
Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
11/4 Amazing Grace (Show 802)
Grace is a little girl who wants to be Peter Pan in the school play. She runs into obstacles because she is black and female, but refuses to give in. Join LeVar on a visit with Whoopi Goldberg - Actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg, shares some of her experiences. Scenes from many of her movies and specials are shown.Watch a female hockey player in action - Lauren is a successful hockey player in a sport that is typically all male. Discover what a boiler mechanic does - Sheila tells her story of training for a career as a boiler mechanic, and shares some of the challenges of being employed in a predominately male field.