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Embark to this geological wonder and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife mammals, birds, and reptiles that call it home. Three separate waterfalls combine to form the second largest waterfall in the world.
When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents?
In Pompeii, the excavation of a wealthy villa, bakery, and laundry reaches its peak. Chilling details about what people were doing in the final terrifying hours of AD 79 are revealed. As the eruption began to subside, were they over the worst?
Inventors and inventions are all around us, proving that we all have the power in our minds and hands to shape the world. However, even the most accomplished makers and creators often hesitate to identify as "inventors." PATHWAYS TO INVENTION explores the workshops, garages, laboratories and offices of accomplished inventors in the fields of materials, software, hardware, biotech and agriculture to understand the tools and traits of both successful invention and entrepreneurship. Invention is more accessible now than ever through low-cost electronics, rapid prototyping, and inexpensive global communication and collaboration. PATHWAYS TO INVENTION follows 12 different award-winning early to mid-career inventors to understand what makes them tick and to answer the question: "Are inventors born or are they made?"
In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism...or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe - and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration - Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special episode is a sonnet to travel - an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel.
See memorable finds appraised at ROADSHOW 17 years ago. Highlights include an H. Siddons Mowbray painting, an 1802 Meriwether Lewis commission, and Marilyn Monroe photos from 1953. Learn which item's updated appraisal has $165,000 added to the value.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
The Breakfast Club - Delivery Debbie goes undercover to stop a group of villains. Curriculum: hundreds chart, odd and even numbers, greater/less than, two-digit numbers, place value. Dr. O: Party Time, Excellent - When Olympia finds out Dr. O is leaving, she struggles to throw the best goodbye party ever. Curriculum: money, subtraction.
What is the mysterious light moving across the night sky above the Trading Post? Tooey is convinced it's aliens! When Grandpa Nat hears this theory, he joins the kids on a night watch. Will aliens appear, or could it be something else? / Mr. Patak needs to record a carving demonstration, but he's super camera shy! Molly and Tooey are determined to help, but bringing out the performer in Mr. Patak may be harder than they thought.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
When the creature adventuring Kratt Brothers take a nasty tumble, the Wild Kratts sets off on a mission to find and recreate one of the greatest of all biotech engineering secrets. Spider silk.
When Daniel goes on a walk with his family on an ordinary day, they find all kinds of surprises along the way!/After surprising Jodi with a heart-shaped rock, Daniel and his Dad surprise other neighbors with their colorful rock drawings.
106A When Papa says they'll have to wait until tomorrow to go to the Dino Park, Rosie tries to make tomorrow come faster. 106B Rosie tries to remember where she left her walkie talkie so she, Javi and Jun can play a game.
Ji-Young is using special kind of fans to practice for her Korean dance class. She tells her friends that she's learning buchaechum, a Korean fan dance. It's a special dance to her and her family. Ji-Young's halmoni learned it when she was a kid and now, they do this fan dance together. When it's time for her dance class, Elmo, Zoe, Gabrielle, Charlie, and Tamir join. With Ji-Young's dance teacher, Ms. Bom, they learn how to act out springtime using their fans. They dance like a butterfly and work together to dance like the wind. They thank Ji-Young for sharing this dance that's special to her and her family.
It's All Hands on Deck! when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. / When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is... JunJun's song.
Donkey and Panda become Try Scouts and must complete hard challenges to earn badges. If they fail, will they try again?/Donkey and Duck Duck teach Bob Dog how to play a new game. When his excitement disrupts the game, it's hard for his pals to play.
"PinkaPolka Dotty" Inspired by Dame Nostrella's pinkcredible polka dot art exhibit, Pinkalicious decides to create polka dot art of her own, but she gets a little too carried away! Soon, the entire Pinkerton household is covered with polka dots! Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Creating art with polka dots; discussing how a work of art makes you feel. "Lila Gets Glasses" Lila's a little embarrassed to wear her new glasses, even when she needs them to play soccer. So Pinkalicious comes up with a creative solution to help Lila see in style. Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Experiment with different materials, tools and techniques to make art that expresses an individual's style. Interstitial: Kids use recycled bottle caps of different sizes and colors to create unique works of art.
Wind in the Web - Elinor and her friends volunteer to help Mr. Raccoon put up a sign for his bakery, but the sign keeps blowing away in the fall breeze. After Elinor observes a spider in its web and how the wind doesn't seem to affect it at all, she learns things that are wide will catch the wind, but if they have lots of holes like a spider's web, they will not. They try this new idea on their sign and cut holes in it, and it works. Problem solved, and just in time for all the folks to notice the sign and buy Mr. Raccoon's yummy baked treats! The Pokey Plant - It's Plant Day at school and Elinor is super excited to get a beautiful plant to take home. When she gets a cactus, she's a little disappointed at first, but after some careful observations, she and her friends learn lots of cool things about it, like how it grows in the desert, how it doesn't need much water and how the spikes keep it safe. Elinor decides her cactus is the coolest plant ever!
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
In this special program, the guys celebrate 300 episodes of ASK THIS OLD HOUSE by looking back at some of their best moments and revealing some behind-the-scenes secrets.
We turn to the rustic side of Italian cuisine as inspiration for this episode. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce assemble Umbrian Flatbreads with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes bright and fresh Pasta with Ricotta, Tomatoes and Herbs, while Milk Street Cook Sam Fore prepares a brothy, hearty Umbrian Lentil Soup.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster a show stopping Cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a taste test of blue cheeses, and gadget critic Lisa McManus shares her favorite eco-friendly gadgets. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia Wheat Berry Salad with Radicchio, Dried Cherries, and Pecans.
When Lidia was a child, ricotta had many uses in the kitchen, from appetizers, to pasta, to stuffings, to baked desserts. In this episode, Lidia plans a meal using ricotta in all its versatile glory. To start, Easy Bruschetta using three ingredients or less, Lidia makes a delicious appetizer with her grandson Miles. Then Lidia makes a much-loved classic baked pasta, Crespelle Manicotti, filled with a spinach ricotta stuffing. And for a sweet finish, the family's favorite Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies. This episode is all about ricotta!
The sister of a missing woman hires Eliza to find her - the only problem is that the case was already investigated and closed by the police, leading to new tensions between Eliza and the Duke.
A valuable sketch by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin is stolen and Eliza is hired by an insurance company to find it. The process of solving the mystery brings fresh twists and turns for Eliza and the Duke.
In TELL ME MORE, host Kelly Corrigan invites notable guests to engage in long-form conversations about what makes them tick. We also meet the people that motivate and inspire these famous guests.
Hosted by Christian Fraser, BBC NEWS THE CONTEXT gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world through discussions with expert panelists.
Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
When a true crime podcast blames Kieran for the lack of progress on an investigation into the killing of a young gay man, who was found with a cult like symbol on his forehead, Alexa is determined to help Kieran out. It soon becomes clear that not only does the podcaster want to remain anonymous, but that he or she knows intimate details about the victim.
Frank and Luella are employed by eccentric SciFi author Greg Alban to find the last chapter of his final book stolen in an apparent burglary. Brought to his home by Alban's security guard, their phones confiscated and virtual prisoners. Frank quickly concludes the robbery was an inside job and the 12 stolen pages are in the house with suspects; book editor, accountant, housekeeper, and security guard. Sebastian unable to contact Frank and Luella is concerned for their safety and, being rebuffed by Sergeant Keeler, seeks help from Constable Viola Deacon. Sebastian and Viola find the house where Frank and Luella are just as the housekeeper finds Alban dead with a sword through his body and the missing last chapter. The security guard is missing and Keeler arrests the housekeeper. Luella reading the last chapter realises the book characters are based on Alban's staff and a possible motive for murder.
A stunning four-day walk through towns and countryside that is known as "The Herriot Way."
With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the history and the natural history of this remarkable hidden royal treasure in the heart of London.
Phoenix treasures heat up in this half-hour RECUT, including a 1955 Humphrey Bogart-signed Yankee Stadium menu, a Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. table lamp, and an 1889 William McKinley presentation watch. Which treasure is up to $35,000?
Leafy greens plus meat equals a delicious, fast and healthy dinner. First, grilling queen Elizabeth Karmel shows Sara how a grilled Chicken Paillard punches up a Greek Farmers Salad with Tzatziki sauce. Sara comes in with a Warm Steak House Salad of her own. And then, a take on the classic appetizer, a Two Melon Prosciutto and Feta Salad - perfect for an al fresco meal.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott bakes host Julia Collin Davison a decadent Milk Chocolate Cremeux Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about coconut products. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Sweet Cream Ice Cream.
Explore the large and thriving Armenian community in Los Angeles with Chef Marcus Samuelsson as he learns about their history, shares their traditional cuisine and meets young chefs who are taking it to the next level.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Danielle Brooks and singer Dionne Warwick to their distant ancestors -- breaking down the barriers imposed by slavery.
To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.
Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.
STRANGER AT HOME weaves the life-altering stories of the Navy Psychologist forced into whistleblowing, the Army Ranger involved in the killing of Pat Tillman, and the Vietnam Marine turned world-renowned trauma expert, as they work tirelessly to deliver their urgent call-to-action for radical military mental health transformation.
It's no wonder millions of tourists each year visit the 17,000 island archipelago of Indonesia, the most popular of which is the island of Bali. From its crystal blue waters and white sand beaches, to an indigenous culture that's remained intact for thousands of years and some of the world's most cutting-edge wellness retreats, Bali keeps mindful travelers coming back year after year. On this episode, visit an authentic Indian Ayurveda retreat for a life-changing Panchakarma detox amidst the ancient temples of Tegallalang. Then, join us on the enchanted riverbanks of Ubud for a spiritual workshop to manifest your wildest dreams.
Build endurance and power with this full-body strengthening Classical Stretch Workout. Join Miranda Esmonde-White in breathtaking Montego Bay, Jamaica for a workout that leaves every muscle feeling stronger and more powerful.
Like flames of a fire, our self-discipline fuels the transformation. Think of what motivates you in life and use this inspiration on your mat. You are stronger than you think. "Practice for Motivation" is a more vigorous vinyasa practice fusing together different disciplines, with modifications explained and ways to amplify your practice included. The breath guides you through the flow to sharpen your focus as you improve flexibility, strength, and endurance, physically and mentally. When we recognize our inner strength, we have the motivation and inspiration to create positive change in our life.
Come to Kelseyville, California, and join the harvest fun at the largest saffron farm in North America, which also grows vegetables and flowers for the community. See how the gardeners get relief from back pain caused by harvesting at ground level.
Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.
Experience majestic mountains overlooking a little cabin in the valley - so much beauty in today's Bob Ross oval painting.
The U.S. is often described as a global melting pot. We focus on three grilled dishes with international roots. Shrimp cocktail gets the East-West treatment with Thai spices and smoked jalapenos. Chipotle Ribs with chocolate and Drunken Salsa spiked with tequila and roasted chiles. Dessert sounds an equally unexpected note: a luscious Planet Barbecue "Banana" Split made with grilled plantains. East-West Shrimp Cocktail; Chipotle Ribs with Drunken Salsa; Planet Barbecue Banana Split.
A road trip across Malaysia can also be a culinary adventure, as Martin finds out on today's show. Along Malaysia's highways and byways are a wide variety of snack stands and countless roadside cafes and eateries, serving food that the average westerners have never seen or tasted. Coconut shakes, Malaysian famous cendol, piping hot samosas and flavorful shrimp chips, Martin snacks his way across Malaysia.
Joanne visits her friend, ex-rugby player/poet, Diego, in his ancient wine cellar in Parma to taste wines made in small batches by cult Italian winemakers. She then returns to her studio kitchen to cook up a few Parma-inspired recipes. Parmesan Flan with Cherry Tomatoes Sauce and Basil; Pizzetta with Nduja and Prosciutto.
Jeni Britton is an ice cream scientist and visionary artist...and Founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice cream. 20 years ago, from a stall at her local farmer's market, Jeni began making artisanal ice cream in an array of unique flavors like Salted Caramel and The Darkest Chocolate, with the creations gaining a passionate and devoted following. Today, Jeni's Ice Cream is found in stores nationwide as well as in 70-plus brick and mortar Jeni's locations. From a table at her favorite Japanese restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, Akai Hana, Jeni shares her hard-working journey to dream up and create a business from scratch. She details the secrets to her success, how she navigated her darkest hour and how her passion now has shifted to helping other female entrepreneurs survive and thrive.
In TELL ME MORE, host Kelly Corrigan invites notable guests to engage in long-form conversations about what makes them tick. We also meet the people that motivate and inspire these famous guests.
In this episode, host Angela Huffman takes her pieced top from the previous show and quilts it! The open space is ideal for straight-line quilting with channel locks. You'll also see how to give to look of an "on-point" quilt block with stitching alone, and how see how Angela create stunning "ghost blocks" that mirror the patchwork. All of these designs can be quilted on a longarm or a home sewing machine!
Discover the treasures of Albuquerque, including a 1969 Woodstock jacket and program, a silk wedding gown, ca. 1875, and a Jane Peterson oil The Answer, ca. 1925. Which is valued at $300,000? And visit the International Balloon Museum.
Sized to hold a king's ransom, yet ideal for any home treasure. A homemade router table box joint jig is demoed with beautiful precision. The shell carving is created with just one chip carving knife. Plus, a custom top is formed with a scrub plane. A fun gift idea!
Richard updates a water filter on a retro faucet; Mark explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers; Nathan explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw; Tom demonstrates the materials and techniques needed for re-caulking a bathtub.
Havana, Cuba's capital city is home to a prodigious wealth of colonial and nineteenth century architectural masterpieces. These are slowly and painstakingly emerging from neglect brought on by the U.S. economic blockade. Havana's harbor and the city's Revolutionary Square provide ideal backdrops for understanding Cuba from the late 1950s to the present, why it so appealed to Ernest Hemingway, why its fabled fifties-era taxis are still running, how African roots influence the city's culture, and why even now it is a mecca for international tourists.
Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. She visits Congregation Mickve Israel to learn about its deep roots in Georgia. Samantha discovers the achievements of the Historic Savannah Foundation in saving the city's most revered buildings. At the Wyld Dock Bar, Samanth learns how to forge an oyster shucker out of a railroad spike.
Venturing beyond Europe, and with local experts as his guides, Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty - and how to beat it. Together, we witness the importance of water, education, empowering women, and nutrition during a child's first thousand days. And we see firsthand the impact of globalization and climate change. Our souvenir: A vivid appreciation of how ending hunger is possible - and how smart and modern development aid is the key.
On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, Richard Wiese sets sail in the sailing capital of the world: Newport, Rhode Island. Then it's north to the rugged Bold Coast of Maine to see the largest whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere. Finally, Amy Traverso travels around New Hampshire to get a taste of the classic New England general store.
Revisit the turn of the millennium, when Asian Americans are empowered by growing numbers and rising influence but face a reckoning of what it means to be an American in an increasingly polarized society.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Danielle Brooks and singer Dionne Warwick to their distant ancestors -- breaking down the barriers imposed by slavery.
Rice is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world, and most is grown using a massive amount of water. At Castor River Farms, they sow the rice directly into the soil and focus on regenerative practices to care for that soil above all else. No tilling, no burning, no flooding, no chemicals and cover crops are key to this unique farm's approach.
Jacques Torres creates a chocolate presentation with pralines. First he demonstrates his technique for tempering dark and white chocolate. Then, once the chocolates have been melted, Torres applies the melted chocolate to florist-style plastic wrap, bubble wrap and molds. When the chocolate sets, he cuts and designs the chocolate in an artistic presentation; then he creates non-brittle pralines using a wide assortment of nuts.
Sancocho soup; Shrimp ceviche with arepas; Guava turnovers.
Pati meets chef and historian Maru Toledo who is working to preserve and pass on some of Jalisco's most important regional recipes. In Hacienda Romo, she gets a first-hand look at the influence of hacienda culture and meets a family that built their legacy on tequila and agave, but are now using an entirely new crop, blueberries, to create more jobs and opportunities for workers, specifically women.
Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is complete, and the homeowners are ready to move in; but first - one last detail. The builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight designed by the homeowner. The crew gets a tour from the homeowners.
Jenn heads to Portland to check out the International Rose Test Garden; Nathan helps a homeowner replace damaged bathroom tiles; wrapping up the season, the team reviews comments left by show viewers.
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges.
Follow renowned artist Dale Chihuly as he tests his resolve and challenges his team to push the glass medium to its physical limits. CHIHULY: ROLL THE DICE documents the master artist's exhaustive, five-year process to realize "Rotolo," a series of large-scale pedestal sculptures, and his working relationship with trusted long-time gaffer, James Mongrain. The "Rotolo" series began in 2013 when Chihuly had the idea of working with clear glass coils. Mongrain remembers receiving a series of excited voice messages from Chihuly, where he outlined his new idea: "I'm thinking about these coils, maybe coming off a vessel. I don't know exactly what we'll do. I just know I want them to be big - as big as we can." That began a four-year exploration of technical and sculptural possibilities.
Tonight on Amanpour and Company: Report: Impact of Israeli Offensive in Rafah; Nick Maynard, British surgeon recently returned from Gaza; John Legend, Grammy Award-winning musician/Host, Afghan Star podcast. Walter Isaacson interviews Austan Goolsbee, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
The gang finds a fluffle of baby bunnies with mom nowhere in sight. Oh no! Can the gang reunite the bunny family? / Nature Cat's backyard is full of bouncy castles, but now there's no room for deer on the move! Can the gang find a compromise?
With the help of a little time travel, Buster turns back the clock to see what his life would be like if he were a genius. But will a life winning science competitions mean a life without Arthur? Arthur isn't happy when he discovers that Buster has been telling him some white lies, even if it was just to spare his feelings. But can Arthur handle the harsh truth if Buster finally gives it to him?
Not So Splash - In the middle of summer, Olive and Otto investigate why parts of town are turning snowy and cold. Curriculum: Measurement; comparing temperatures and using a thermometer. Switch Your Partner Round and Round - Olive and Otto discover what life would have been like if Ms. O has assigned them different partners. Curriculum: Measurement; using standard measurements to compare capacity.
The Tortuga is travelling down a dirt road when Martin spots something blue in the sky. It's a Blue heron! One of the largest birds in North America and the largest heron. Even though the bird is blue - and not green as Chris was hoping - Chris realizes that it doesn't matter. It's not the color of the creature, but the power within. And soon the Wild Kratts are off to discover the Blue heron's amazing abilities. Science Concept: Body form shaped by hunting strategy.
While checking out the endangered Giant panda, the Wild Kratts gets stranded in the bamboo forests of China without power to any of their vehicles or equipment. They must figure out how to 'power up' in time to help save the pandas, who are being turned into roboticized stuffed toys by the nefarious villain, Zach Varmitech. An 'ancient panda secret' just might lead to the creature power that will restart their engines and save the pandas. Science Concept: Alternative energy.
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
This series follows the adventures of Molly, a feisty and resourceful Alaska Native girl, as she helps her parents run the Denali Trading Post in their Alaskan village. Viewers are introduced to the rich history and modern-day experience of family life in the heart of the Alaskan tundra through the eyes of Molly, her parents, and her friends. Designed to help kids develop skills around informational text such as using a map and following an instruction manual, this is the first nationally distributed children's series in the U.S. to feature an Alaska Native lead character.
This series follows the adventures of Molly, a feisty and resourceful Alaska Native girl, as she helps her parents run the Denali Trading Post in their Alaskan village. Viewers are introduced to the rich history and modern-day experience of family life in the heart of the Alaskan tundra through the eyes of Molly, her parents, and her friends. Designed to help kids develop skills around informational text such as using a map and following an instruction manual, this is the first nationally distributed children's series in the U.S. to feature an Alaska Native lead character.
When an ice cream truck is accidentally made invisible, Sparks' Crew has to rely on the sound of the truck's music to track and find it. Curriculum: Sounds can differ depending on how near or far they are and what direction the sounds are coming from. / When a flying super-glue-gadget goes haywire, people everywhere are getting stuck! Only the light beam from an unsticky gadget can free them...but that gadget is stuck too! How will Sparks' Crew move the light beam to help unstick everyone? Curriculum: When a beam of light hits a smooth, shiny surface, it changes direction and the beam shines somewhere else.
Math rules in the animated adventure series CYBERCHASE. CYBERCHASE energizes kids ages eight to eleven with math power. Full of cyber-mysteries with eye-popping animation and a sly comic flair, the daily series features the voices of Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried. CYBERCHASE sends the message that math is fun - it's about problem solving and, boy, does it come in handy. When the dastardly villain Hacker (Lloyd) launches a mad mission to conquer the virtual universe, Motherboard calls upon three earth kids for help. They are Jackie, Matt and Inez - the culturally diverse heroes of CYBERCHASE - who, along with the wise-cracking cyber-bird Digit (Gottfried), travel from their real-world realm to the colorful virtual vistas of cyberspace, where they vanquish the bad guys in an all-out battle of wits. Each episode takes the kids on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept - from tackling time in ancient Egyptian tombs to cracking codes in creepy caves or making sense of numbers in a fractured fairy tale world.
In Tokyo, when Andy wants to make posters for Senor Fabuloso, he and the others embark on a journey through the colorful world of Japanese papermaking and kites / In Tokyo, when Leo accidentally breaks his dad's special bowl, he learns about "Kintsugi," a way of repairing broken pottery to make it even more special.
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
When the Pteranodon family takes the Dinosaur Train under the sea to visit their friend Elmer Elasmosaurus, they learn that the Elasmosaurus family is going away from the station to follow their food, the fish. Buddy wants to follow, but the train tunnel doesn't go that way - so the Conductor decides to take the family in a brand-new invention, the Dinosaur Train Submarine! On their journey, they meet a marine reptile called Otto Opthalmosaurus, who guides the submarine deeper than it's ever been, and even helps them find their way out of a sea cave. During a day at Troodon Town Music Festival, the Pteranodon family and King Cryolophosaurus hear a wonderful singer named Crystal Cryolophosaurus. King is very interested in becoming friends with Crystal, another dinosaur of his species, but he gets very nervous when trying to talk to her. Tiny and Buddy help King overcome his nervousness, and he and Crystal end up friends who happily sing together.
"Treasure Hunt" Pinkalicious and Peter are thrilled to meet a real life Pirate, Captain Toothy McSquint! It's not long before Toothy has his new mateys walkin' and talkin' like pirates, as the three search for Toothy's long lost buried treasure. Curriculum: (Theater) Use your body and voice to create a character using evidence based observations, prior knowledge, and inquiry. "Cheer Up, Archie" Pinkalicious and Jasmine are worried that Archie the pinkfish is bored in his fishbowl so they take him outside to play. When that doesn't cheer him up, they go to Aqua the merminnie for help! Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques to make art. Introducing the concept of creating an installation. Interstitial: Kids watch funny woman Marcy Goldberg-Sacks perform and create characters by using her voice, body, and a few helpful props. Then the kids create and perform their own fun characters.
Berta is taking a picture with Big Old Boulder for the museum, but needs the Mechas help when the boulder rolls down the hill towards the museum! The Mechas need to work together to get the rock back up the hill, and keep it stable. / It is Food Day in Pretty Big City, but when they unveil this year's celebratory statue, they realize the banana atop their banana split statue is not split! The Mechas need to split the banana statue quickly, before all the Food Day ice cream melts!
Ji-Young is using special kind of fans to practice for her Korean dance class. She tells her friends that she's learning buchaechum, a Korean fan dance. It's a special dance to her and her family. Ji-Young's halmoni learned it when she was a kid and now, they do this fan dance together. When it's time for her dance class, Elmo, Zoe, Gabrielle, Charlie, and Tamir join. With Ji-Young's dance teacher, Ms. Bom, they learn how to act out springtime using their fans. They dance like a butterfly and work together to dance like the wind. They thank Ji-Young for sharing this dance that's special to her and her family.
It's Grandparents' Day on Sesame Street! Everyone is coming together to celebrate with a cookout. Gabrielle and her Grandma Nell are making their family's world-famous Grandpa ZZ's Triple Cheesy Macareenie. While Elmo, Tamir and Gabrielle help Grandma Nell prepare the dish, Grandma Nell tells them the story of how her Grandpa ZZ's dish all started. Grandpa ZZ wanted to make macaroni and cheese to share with the family, but he didn't have enough cheese! He found three small pieces of cheese and mixed them with butter, and milk and created the Triple Cheesy Macareenie. The best part about making it is being able to cook it together as a family. Just like how Grandma Nell made it with her grandpa, Gabrielle and Tamir get to make it with Grandma Nell every year for Grandparents' Day.
Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to sick-and-snuffly Sammy, so Sammy's ice cream won't melt on the way. / When Zadie doesn't take the time to plan what they need for a fun campout, 'fun' quickly becomes unfun, until they make a list.
While Super hunts high and low for a favorite lost sticker, the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster story. Then the Wombats travel in and around the Treeborhood, teaching Zeke how to count in order from 1 to 10.
Daniels Grr-ific Grandpere - Daniel Tiger is excited to spend the whole day with his grandpa - Grandpere! Whether they're riding on Grandpere's boat, sorting through Grandpere's treasures, or even just relaxing on the sandy shore, they love the special time they have together. Making Mozies with Nana - Daniel Tiger spends the whole day with Jodi and her Nana. Jodi and Nana love the special things they do together, like baking sweet treats and coloring.
Jodi's Mama Travels for Work - Daniel's neighbor Jodi is sad when her mama leaves for a work trip until Daniel helps Jodi feel better by reminding her that grown-ups come back. The Tiger Family Babysits - Teddy and Leo Platypus get upset when their Nana leaves for the market. Daniel and Mom Tiger help them feel better by playing with them and reminding them that their Nana will come back. And after three days away, Dr. Plat returns, too!
Professor Wiseman visits the country and teaches George about constellations, the groups of stars in the sky that form recognizable shapes. George is fascinated with Orion's Belt, the Big Dipper, and The Dog - and he draws his own book of constellations as a guide to the night sky. When George returns to the city, he can't wait to spot the stars there too - and he invites all of his city friends onto the roof for a star-gazing party! But the city lights block their view of the sky, and the stars are hard to see, so George and his friends find a way to make their own stars. / George is thrilled when Marco asks him to help build a volcano for Show-and-Share at school. With some paint, chicken wire and papier mache, their creation is nearly complete. All they need is the lava! Marco combines a frothy concoction of vinegar, soap and baking soda and -- sizzle, fizzle, and foam! -- the volcano erupts. Wow! When Marco leaves the project at George's apartment for the night, George can't stop thinking about the eruption and, not able to resist, triggers another. But now George is out of all of the ingredients needed for the eruption and somehow must recreate the lava flow for the big day! Can George save Marco's volcano??
The Doorman is upgrading the building's emergency system, and in the lobby now is a big red emergency button that George is dying to push. When George plays fetch with Hundley and their ball is lost, George thinks that this is an emergency worthy of pushing that button! Push it he does, and the fire crew is on their way. What George doesn't know is that the ball went down the elevator shaft, causing the elevator to break down with The Man with the Yellow Hat stuck inside - a REAL emergency! Will the fire crew rescue his friend (before his ice cream melts)? And will George learn when he should, and should not, push that button? / Flying home from a fishing tournament, George and The Man with the Yellow Hat encounter a storm, so they land and spend the night at a Prairie Nature Center. Their friend and guide, Inez, raises endangered Black Footed Ferrets and releases them into the wild. George has several close encounters with one of the ferrets, who likes to play chase and steal George's fishing trophy! When it's time to release the ferret into the wild, George surprises the ferret with a gift...but George is the one who ends up surprised when the ferret becomes a stowaway on the plane ride back home!
When Donkey and Panda lose Bob Dog's favorite ball in Spooky Shadow Swamp, they must find their inner brave to get it back./To join the Hidden Orchestra, Donkey must complete a scavenger hunt for hidden instruments. Will she remember all the steps?
Cousin Hodie's pet rock Dotto goes missing. Can Donkey and Panda help find it among the other rocks in Someplace Else?/Donkey hosts a tea party, but keeps forgetting her pals favorite teas and treats. Can they help her find a way to remember?
Echo Location - On a camping trip, the kids discover that Ari is really good at playing Marco Polo. Even without saying "Marco," a blindfolded Ari can easily figure out where Olive and Elinor are. How does he do it? They get a clue when they learn about echoing voices from a cliff face and understand that bats make a special noise only a few animals can hear that helps them know what's around them. Ears to You - One day while playing at the lake, Elinor and her friends notice something very interesting -- they can't see ears on some animals. That's so interesting! How do they hear? This question sets the kids off to explore, and they soon learn how frogs, fish and moles hear. Even though it looks like those animals don't have any ears at all, the kids discover they do have ears, but that they're just hard to notice, because they are good for hearing underground or underwater. Just like there are lots of different kinds of animals, there are also lots of different kinds of ears!
102A The Fuentes family can't decide what sport to play, so they decide to hold a vote. 102B Rosie and Papá enter a cake decorating contest, but when the vote ends in a tie, Rosie realizes they can vote again.
101A When Rosie finds out it's Abuela's birthday, she tries to send her a birthday party in the mail. 101B Rosie wants Abuela to feel how soft Gatita is, so she tries to send her in the mail.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Junior really wants to find a book about a Puerto Rican boy, dinosaurs, and the Bronx, but Alma and Andre can't find any stories that have all three at the bookstore. Luckily Alma has an idea: what if they help Junior make his own book? Alma and Eddie want to surprise Nestor and Gloria for their anniversary, but when Gloria gets called into work unexpectedly, their party plans might be a bust.
When Howard discovers he's afraid of pigeons, Alma and her friends try to help him get over it. When Alma is invited to have dinner with Andre and his dad, she feels nervous about what "mystery dish" they're going to serve.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
The gang wants to climb to the top of Mighty Mountain, but some ATV riders keep getting in the way! Can the crew still enjoy their day? / The pals decide to split up after an argument. Oh no! Can they reunite and help each other out?
Arthur, Buster, and Brain are worried when Mr. Ratburn isn't acting like himself. He's always pleased to see them...so what has made him change his tune? When Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler for Father's Day, Muffy fears Bailey may be replaced.
The Weight of the World Depends on Orla - Orla shares the story of how she was chosen to protect the 44-leaf clover. Curriculum: Measurement Weight / Density. Substitute Agents - With the Mobile Unit agents in trouble, Oxley and Olanda must come to the rescue. Curriculum: Prediction and Probability.
After the Tortuga crash lands in the Sonoran Desert, Koki discovers that the Tellurium crystals have run out of power and they need a new supply. Martin and Chris volunteer to go out in the desert to find this important source of energy and discover more than they were expecting!
The Tortuga is parked in the Great North and some strange noises have Koki thinking it's time for a diagnostic overhaul. As they are near Little Howler's pack territory, the bros decide to try to find the wolf pack. Unexpectedly, a raven joins Martin and Chris on their adventure and the brothers soon learn about the incredible intelligence and ingenuity of the raven.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
Going Toe to Toe with a Dinosaur Molly and Vera join scientists as they visit a dinosaur excavation site. Will they find a real dinosaur fossil? After a few false starts, the girls uncover what they think might be the discovery of a lifetime. Sassy Ladies on Ice The Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon are back-this time in search of a glacier they saw 30 years ago. Molly is excited to join them, but after a long plane ride and hike, Molly and the Sassy Ladies are surprised to discover that the glacier has disappeared. What happened to it?
Stand Back Up Inspired by real-life athletes Sharon and Shirley Firth, the first Gwich'in female Olympians, Molly trains hard to participate in a cross-country ski race where Sharon will be speaking. But cross-country skiing is not as easy as it looks, and when Molly faces some big obstacles, she must decide if she'll give up or stand back up. Seal Meal When Molly and her family go fly fishing in Bristol Bay, a hungry seal sneaks into their boat and eats their precious sockeye salmon and their lunch! Can Molly figure out a way to lure the seal away from their boat so they can get back home?
It's the day of the Hero Elementary Fun Fair, but the weather turns rainy, then sunny, then rainy again. Sparks' Crew learns to recognize the signs of changing weather in order to predict if the weather will be nice for the Fun Fair. Curriculum: Weather patterns -- including the interaction of sunlight, temperature, clouds, and wind -- help people predict what the weather is going to be. / When a tree falls in the schoolyard, our heroes try to find a new home for a chipmunk. But, what kind of home--or habitat--does a chipmunk need? Sparks' Crew will figure it out, one way or another! Curriculum: The places where wild animals live have features that help meet the animals' needs.
Hacker finds the part he needs to fix his Magnetic Magnotube - a machine that would disable Motherboard forever - in a most unlikely place. All he has to do to get it is win a cooking contest on the hit cyberspace TV show, THE FEARLESS CHEF. Hacker's plan? To kidnap his competition. But the Cybersquad is on to him. The girls go on a rescue mission to save the Fearless Chef, while Matt and Digit take on Hacker. Digit is already a celebrity chef, so this should be a piece of cake. They must race the clock and Hacker to cook three delicious dishes in three outrageous locations. Will Digit beat Hacker? Only time will tell. Math Topic: Elapsed Time; NCTM Links: Measurement.
In Sydney, when Carmen temporarily loses her confidence, her participation in an Australian boomerang competition helps it come whizzing back / In Sydney, when Andy wants to hear a performance of his new favorite song, he finds that their opera house is a true architectural wonder, designed for listening to music.
101A When Rosie finds out it's Abuela's birthday, she tries to send her a birthday party in the mail. 101B Rosie wants Abuela to feel how soft Gatita is, so she tries to send her in the mail.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Junior really wants to find a book about a Puerto Rican boy, dinosaurs, and the Bronx, but Alma and Andre can't find any stories that have all three at the bookstore. Luckily Alma has an idea: what if they help Junior make his own book? Alma and Eddie want to surprise Nestor and Gloria for their anniversary, but when Gloria gets called into work unexpectedly, their party plans might be a bust.
When Howard discovers he's afraid of pigeons, Alma and her friends try to help him get over it. When Alma is invited to have dinner with Andre and his dad, she feels nervous about what "mystery dish" they're going to serve.