Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork. Learn why Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating - and what it took to create it.
Hear an epic tale of survival as one of the Caribbean's strongest hurricanes strikes The Bahamas. The government and international aid workers battle to meet the survivors' basic needs in the chaos of the aftermath.
Following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, PBS NewsHour explores what led to the current political divide between Americans, the impact of President Donald Trump's rhetoric and what's needed for the nation to heal.
People film themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions in their lives and communities. From struggles to protect culture to eliminating toxic legacies, it's an intimate look at the practices we've inherited and the ones we'll pass on.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the privileged lineages that claim actor Glenn Close and director John Waters as descendants, introducing ancestors who are as bold and independent as they are.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
As the kids get ready for Valentines Day by making their own valentines out of paper, Mindy continues to feel sad that little, frozen Pluto is so far out at the edge of the solar system. When Sydney shows Mindy a newly-downloaded, full-color image of Pluto as seen by the New Horizons spacecraft, Mindy is intrigued by Pluto's "heart" of ice. Mindy once again feels that Pluto deserves our love, since it's no longer considered a planet, but is orbiting out there at the edge of our solar system, like a big frozen Valentine. She asks Sydney to bring her own little hand-made Valentine to Pluto on her behalf. Sydney leads an expedition of the kids to Pluto to bring Mindy's Valentine, experience the frozen dwarf planet themselves, and bring back their report to Mindy. / Sydney is directing the kids in a backyard movie, making her version of a Commander Cressida story about the formation of a star. The other kids all have parts, but Sunspot has the lead - as the star! The kids' movie coincides with the celebration of a star being born near (a.k.a. 10 light years away from) Bortron 7!
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble - The Tibble Twins set out on new business venture - selling their pre-school art masterpieces to earn enough money to buy the coveted Krummy Kreepy Kastle. As their business takes off, so does their own appreciation for their art. Is the Krummy Kreepy Kastle really worth giving up their masterpieces? The Secret Guardians - When Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen stumble upon a beautiful and private woodland oasis right by their homes, they vow to tell no one and keep it as their secret spot. Before long, however, they start to find evidence of human habitation. Have they discovered an ancient civilization? Or has someone known about this special secret place all along?
Reading the Mud When one of Connie's prized turkeys goes missing on Molly and Tooey's watch, it's up to them to track it down. Armed with a tracking guide, Molly and Tooey decipher tracks in the mud to locate the troublesome turkey and bring it home safely. Unsinkable Molly Mabray Inspired by Daniel's tall tales of sailing on the high seas, Molly, Tooey, and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters. They soon find that building a sea-worthy boat is a lot more complicated than it seems.
While on a mission to explore the creature powers of the chickadee - and to discover why such a little bird can make it through the toughest winters - Martin and Chris get separated. While Chris makes it back to the Tortuga with his chickadee findings, Martin encounters an ermine. With the help of this little weasel, Martin also learns what it takes to survive in this harsh environment. Science Concept: Animals use different strategies to survive in harsh environments.
When a big parade balloon gets loose and flies through Citytown, Sparks' Crew tries to get it back. But, how can they stop this giant balloon? Curriculum: When objects touch or collide, they push on one another and can change direction. / Sparks' Crew is setting up a Pet Wash when a young boy's dog goes missing. Sparks' Crew sets out to search for the dog, but there are so many different kinds of dogs out there... how can they find the right one? Curriculum: The same type of animal, such as dogs, are similar and different in many ways.
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.
Curious George and the Invisible Sound - While trying to record different animal sounds in the country, George discovers some amazing things about the dynamics of sound: the closer he gets, the louder the sound; the further away he is, the quieter the sound. Then he discovers one he's never heard before. He follows the direction of the sound throughout the house until he finds... a cricket?! How can something so small make such a big noise? Curious George, A Peeling Monkey - George really can't wait to see what's inside Professor Wiseman's birthday present. Because he's a good little monkey, he leaves the present in one piece, but he distracts himself by "unwrapping" everything else around him. George learns that lots of things have covers, and for many different reasons. Even the bathroom walls are covered with wallpaper! But not for long...
King Daniel for the Day In this special full-length episode, Daniel Tiger is curious about what it's like to be King. There's only one way to find out? King Friday makes Daniel "King for the Day!" On his royal mission, Daniel discovers that the most important part of being King is being kind to his neighbors. Strategy: You can choose to be kind.
Super Daniel!: Daniel and Grandpere are at home pretending to be superheroes when Daniel notices that Dad has forgotten to take his lunch to work with him. He and Grandpere take Dad's lunchbox to the Clock Factory and Daniel uses his imagination to have several super adventures along the way. Play Pretend: Teacher Harriet shows the children a big cardboard box and asks them what they think it could be. Daniel and Miss Elaina have fun pretending the box is a space ship and a jungle boat, but O the Owl just sees a big cardboard box. With a little help from his friends, O discovers how much fun it is to pretend!
These Sneezes - While the kids are playing in the forest, Olive lets out a giant AAAA-CHOO. This startles the kids and makes Elinor curious about why we sneeze in the first place? After visiting the library, they learn that sneezes are caused by small irritants such as dust and pollen that get into your nose. They also figure out that Olive's trunk is getting irritated by flower pollen Ari's Lucky Shirt - Elinor, Olive and Ari are excited for a big soccer game. In order to make sure he plays well, Ari wants to wear his old lucky shirt, even though it's so small that Ari can't even move his arms while wearing it. As the kids visit Ranger Rabbit, they observe a snake that has shed its skin, because the skin became too small and uncomfortable, just like Ari's shirt. Ari learns from this and decides he doesn't need a lucky shirt to be a good soccer goalie. He needs to be comfortable and able to move around freely, just like the snake!
Sesame Street friends become part of Oscar's experiments when he enrolls in an online class to get his degree in Grouch Science.
It's Valentine's Day in Pinkville! Pinkalicious can't wait to show her classmates just how much she loves them by making homemade collage Valentines out of their favorite things. But when the Valentines are accidentally destroyed, Pinkalicious needs to come up with a creative solution - fast! / Pinkalicious and her unicorn friend Goldilicious compete in an imaginary race - the Great Unicorn Challenge! Peter really wants to play, but he doesn't have a unicorn to ride, until he conjures up his very own - a duocorn. Interstitial: Kids meet mixed media artist Chanel Thervill and use materials to create collages.
Confuciusornis Says - The next stop on the World Tour takes the Pteranodons to Confuciusornis Gardens to visit a very wise, old dinosaur. They try some new foods, and learn to meditate, leaving them with their own enlightening mountain-top experience. Tiny's Tiny Doll - During the Pteranodons' World Tour, Tiny mistakenly leaves her favorite Tiny-Doll behind at Velociraptor Valley. Knowing Tiny can't sleep without it, Valerie and Velma enlist the help of a wide-winged Pterasaur named Ziggy to get Tiny's doll back to her.
Knights of the Wobbly Table - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford visit the library to find a special book. But, when they arrive, they find that it's missing and was last checked out by EMILY ELIZABETH! Where has it gone? Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go on a noble quest to trace the book back through friends and family, only to find it in a surprising place. Don't Lead Me a Stray - It's the annual Pet Adoption Fair on Birdwell Island! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford want to help others find their forever friends, just like they did. While Clifford helps a little doggy learn that his forever friend (whoever that may be) will love him just as he is, Emily Elizabeth helps Pablo as he tries to find his own best animal friend.
Sesame Street friends become part of Oscar's experiments when he enrolls in an online class to get his degree in Grouch Science.
These Sneezes - While the kids are playing in the forest, Olive lets out a giant AAAA-CHOO. This startles the kids and makes Elinor curious about why we sneeze in the first place? After visiting the library, they learn that sneezes are caused by small irritants such as dust and pollen that get into your nose. They also figure out that Olive's trunk is getting irritated by flower pollen Ari's Lucky Shirt - Elinor, Olive and Ari are excited for a big soccer game. In order to make sure he plays well, Ari wants to wear his old lucky shirt, even though it's so small that Ari can't even move his arms while wearing it. As the kids visit Ranger Rabbit, they observe a snake that has shed its skin, because the skin became too small and uncomfortable, just like Ari's shirt. Ari learns from this and decides he doesn't need a lucky shirt to be a good soccer goalie. He needs to be comfortable and able to move around freely, just like the snake!
When a big parade balloon gets loose and flies through Citytown, Sparks' Crew tries to get it back. But, how can they stop this giant balloon? Curriculum: When objects touch or collide, they push on one another and can change direction. / Sparks' Crew is setting up a Pet Wash when a young boy's dog goes missing. Sparks' Crew sets out to search for the dog, but there are so many different kinds of dogs out there... how can they find the right one? Curriculum: The same type of animal, such as dogs, are similar and different in many ways.
"The Potato King" Andy and the others venture into the Andes Mountains to discover that the fanstastical-seeming Potato King is real! "The Charango Kid" Carmen finds out in Cusco that the joy of music doesn't come from fancy instruments, but from playing with friends.
Mighty Mountain Climbers - On a dare from Ronald, Nature Cat and his pals try to climb all the way up to The Mighty Mountain Peak. They get all the supplies they need, and head out, led by Nature Cat. But they soon find out that hiking up a mountain is hard, and poses many problems no matter how prepared you are. Will they make it all the way to the peak?! Bug Eating Plants! - A super excited Squeeks shows her brand-new, homemade comic "Bug Eating Plants of The Swamp!" to her pals. As Squeeks begins to read the story, we see this action packed adventure played out, as tiny Nature Cat, Hal, Daisy and Squeeks must make their way through the swamp while trying to stay away from the Bug Eating Plants, which proves difficult for Tiny Hal!
While on a mission to explore the creature powers of the chickadee - and to discover why such a little bird can make it through the toughest winters - Martin and Chris get separated. While Chris makes it back to the Tortuga with his chickadee findings, Martin encounters an ermine. With the help of this little weasel, Martin also learns what it takes to survive in this harsh environment. Science Concept: Animals use different strategies to survive in harsh environments.
Reading the Mud When one of Connie's prized turkeys goes missing on Molly and Tooey's watch, it's up to them to track it down. Armed with a tracking guide, Molly and Tooey decipher tracks in the mud to locate the troublesome turkey and bring it home safely. Unsinkable Molly Mabray Inspired by Daniel's tall tales of sailing on the high seas, Molly, Tooey, and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters. They soon find that building a sea-worthy boat is a lot more complicated than it seems.
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.
16-and-a-Half Blocks - The Mobile Unit must bring a villain to The Big O's safe house. Curriculum: Mapping. Follow the Leader - The Mobile Unit goes undercover as villains to try and stop The Shadow. Curriculum: Deductive Reasoning.
BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA delivers coverage and analysis of international events and issues with a fresh perspective, connecting the dots between the United States and the world. Katty Kay serves as series anchor.
The PBS NewsHour continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues.
Kansas City showcase featuring jazz, classical music, opera, theater and dance performances.
Kansas City showcase featuring jazz, classical music, opera, theater and dance performances.
Death in Paradise is a series of impossible murders set on the fictional Caribbean island of Sainte Marie.
When Lady Felicia's home comes under threat, Father Brown is forced to seek help from an unlikely ally. Lady Felicia is back from Northern Rhodesia to raise funds following a dreadful mining accident and is reluctantly selling a beloved necklace, otherwise she'll lose her ancestral home, Montague. A daring heist relieves her of the necklace and the prime suspects are the smooth-talking mystery Russian Nicholai Solovey and his henchman Yuri Galka.
Based on Kerry Greenwood's book of the same name. Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff. When Aunt Prudence insists Phryne help an old school chum whose holiday mansion has been burgled, Phryne and Jack discover the summer paradise is not so perfect. Things take a deadly turn when more than one body washes up on the beach and Phryne finds herself at the pointy end of a Spanish dagger.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Hear an epic tale of survival as one of the Caribbean's strongest hurricanes strikes The Bahamas. The government and international aid workers battle to meet the survivors' basic needs in the chaos of the aftermath.
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked against them.
Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are turned upside down.
The story of how crisis and tragedy prepared Joe Biden to become America's next president. Those who know him best describe the searing moments that shaped President Elect Biden and what they reveal about how he will govern.
The team investigates a kidnapping gone wrong at the Palais Royale. They learn the victim is gravely ill and race to find him and save his life.
Hear an epic tale of survival as one of the Caribbean's strongest hurricanes strikes The Bahamas. The government and international aid workers battle to meet the survivors' basic needs in the chaos of the aftermath.
Enjoy the radiant summer sunflower setting as Sarah Starr guides you expertly through a modified yoga practice with an emphasis on alignment - dedicated to opening the full circumference of the hip-joints using a chair for support as well as gentle seated stretching for the upper body.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the beautiful beach in the Rivera Maya Mexico. This all barre workout will deeply stretch your entire body leaving you feeling reenergized.
Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge.
Tailgating is even more enjoyable with a fun, substantial and easy to make sandwich, along with portable salads and desserts. Sara's kielbasa sandwiches with kim chi and cheddar is a crazy mash up of cultures, but it works deliciously. She takes them to a rowing regatta to eat with friends and cheer on the team. Then, Sara's chorizo chicken wings are perfect for a game day meal, especially with her version of egg cream. And, in Ask Sara, we've got simple tips for packing a picnic!
In this episode of tasteMAKERS, host Cat Neville takes you to Coupeville, Washington, to meet Ian Jefferds. He is on the forefront of sustainable shellfish farming. He's growing and harvesting delicious oysters, clams and mussels that are beloved by the fishmongers at Pike Place Fish Market and Seattle's best chefs, like Hot Stove Society's Tom Douglas.
A Michigan woman wonders if her family clock kept time for the entire Midwest during the 19th century. The search takes HISTORY DETECTIVES host Elyse Luray back to the industrial age when the country first began regulating time. Then, a document seems connected to an early controversial religion -- the first religion founded by an American-born woman. History Detective Gwen Wright wants to know why her name is missing from this critical record, the 'Incorporation of the Universal Friends Church.' And, in an encore segment, detective Tukufu Zuberi heads to Cat Island, near Gulfport, to find out what went wrong with a WWII dog-training program there.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the Zentropia Spa for a standing and floor workout to tone your full body and promote weight loss.
Mary Ann uses a large ball to warm up the body and a small ball to exercise the fingers. A towel is used for stretching. Gretchen leads a circulation segment incorporating brain exercises and later in the program shares balance strengthening exercises. The episode ends with a visual relaxation segment.
Discover how New York City might defend itself against rising seas and the next big storm. With 520 miles of shoreline and absolutely no coastal protection, engineers and urban planners are tackling the problem with creative engineering.
Discover the forgotten heroes who fought for food safety at the turn of the 20th century. Unusual experiments and tireless advocacy led by a government chemist changed the way Americans thought about food, health and consumer safety forever.
Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork. Learn why Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating - and what it took to create it.
Mary is acting in a radio drama, but when she realizes the play is a cover for a heist, she must find a way to warn Frankie.
Julie travels along the Great Western main line as well as its branch lines built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Devon and Cornwall. Along the way she visits RNLI at St. Ives, learns smuggling history in Polperro, gets "spooked" in a haunted castle in Kingswear, and eats some fancy cake.
This film spans 13 years as Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson, middle-class African-American parents in Brooklyn, N.Y.., turn their cameras on their son, Idris, and his best friend, Seun, who make their way through one of the most prestigious private schools in the country. Chronicling the boys' divergent paths from kindergarten through high school graduation at Manhattan's Dalton School, this documentary presents complicated truths about America's struggle to come of age on issues of race, class and opportunity.
Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork. Learn why Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating - and what it took to create it.
In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. Many states violently enforced the policy, while the federal government, under the Kennedy administration, remained indifferent, preoccupied with matters abroad. That is, until an integrated band of college students ? many of whom were the first in their families to attend a university ? decided, en masse, to risk everything and buy a ticket on a Greyhound bus bound for the Deep South. They called themselves the Freedom Riders, and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face-to-face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation.
In FIELD TRIP WITH CURTIS STONE, chef Curtis Stone embarks on a global culinary journey to explore the spirit and passion of the destinations which inform the menu at Maude, his Michelin-starred restaurant in Beverly Hills. Curtis and friends travel to Australia, Italy, Spain and California, hunting pheasants, herding cattle and diving for pearls as they track the delicacies Curtis serves in his restaurant to their source.
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster perfect Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of vanilla ice cream, and Bridget and Julia bake the best Amish Cinnamon Bread.
Test cook Christie Morrison shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make a show-stopping Oregon blackberry pie. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of extra sharp cheddar cheese. And finally, Bridget and Julia make an easy, one-pan supper - roasted salmon with broccoli and red potatoes.
Test cook Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison a regional favorite - Detroit-style pizza. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews rasp-style graters. And finally, test cook Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster an updated version of a classic dish - fettuccine with butter and cheese.
Hubert heads to The Bellagio Hotel to find out why it's so difficult to get a reservation at Lago, one of the hottest restaurants on The Strip. Lago is the creation of legendary chef Julian Serrano who serves up Italian food in small plates designed for sharing. Then, Hubert heads off The Strip to visit Black Sheep, which is one of the most talked-about restaurants in Las Vegas. Chef Jamie Tran offers up a Vietnamese-French fusion tasting menu to Hubert and Chef Tran's long-time mentor, Chef Vincent Pouessel.
Hosts Bridget and Julia unlock the secrets to making the ultimate Vietnamese Grilled Pork Patties on the grill. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for kitchen shears. Finally, Dan and Julia make a foolproof Japanese recipe on the grill: Grilled Steak and Scallion Rolls (Negimaki).
Spindle and bowl art show new ways to turn.
Steve Butler is an artist and furniture maker with more than 25 years experience in the field. In his garage workshop, he'll share with you the way to make fun woodworking projects. The Garage with Steve Butler is a how - to - show unlike any other.
Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. Rick explores Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals, marvels at England's finest Gothic church and gets a surprising dose of Viking history as he enjoys England's easy urban delights.
Join Bob Ross in the mountains of the east, and bask in the breathtaking serenity of a waterfall bubbling and splashing, nestled among the evergreens.
Vicki and Sloan visit the High Point Furniture Market and introduce you to the latest trends in home decor and garden accents, as well as some of today's top designers and manufacturers, and share how to incorporate the newest looks without breaking the bank.
Jewelry is not always predictable, sometimes the unexpected adds a fun element. Nowhere is that truer than with Gay Isber as she makes an embellished crown using clay and embedded gems perfect for cosplay, dress up or maybe wedding wear. Then, it's Lindsey Burke and combining leather and seed beads.
We're exploding with new ideas. Small things are enlarged for powerful designs. MJ Kinman starts us out with bite- sized gems. You'll be amazed at what she sees as she looks into the facets of gemstones. Then, Maria Shell explores the idea of taking one regular size quilt block and instead of repeating the block to make a quilt; she enlarges it filling the block components with improvisational pieced bits.
Buck steps up to the plate with his brushes and paint to create a dramatic baseball scene.
Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.
The team in the Woodsmith Shop wrap up the season with a series of tips and tricks covering the full range of woodworking topics.
We'll spend the day with the co-authors of the excellent Koreatown cookbook Deuki Hong and Mott Rodbard first at Deuki's BBQ restaurant, Kang Ho Dong Baekeong, then we'll shop for ingredients at H Town on 32nd and head to back to his tiny apartment nearby to cook a few recipes from their book.
Andreas travels through the Southwestern part of Norway and Rogaland during the annual sheep gathering. Andreas cooks beer-braised lamb shanks with sweet onions, pepper-fried lamb liver, a 'one-pot wonder' of lamb with rutabaga and mustard seeds, and finally, he puts a scientific twist on a traditional Sunday roast.
This week on Weekends with Yankee, cohost Richard Wiese hikes New Hampshire's White Mountains in the company of the "hut croos," young men and women who pack food and supplies up steep trails to the famed rustic lodges along the Appalachian Trail. From there it's over to Grafton, Vermont, a quintessential New England village of covered bridges, white picket fences, and maple trees. We're there to get to know the pride of the town-its cheeses-by learning how cheddar is made at the Grafton Village Cheese Company. Then we jog north to taste some of the most sought-after bread in New England, made from local wheat that's milled on-site at Elmore Mountain Bread in Wolcott, Vermont. Back in the Test Kitchen, co-host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso whips up some Vermont cheese gougeres, an inspired starter for any meal.
Surrounded by Switzerland's mountain landscape, it's easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature. It is not a luxury reserved for a few, but a treasure shared by all. Joseph travels into the Grindelwald Valley to experience the grandeur of Switzerland's most typically-Swiss region - the Jungfrau. Constantly shadowed by the towering heights of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks, all above 12, 000 feet, Joseph partakes of Swiss mountain culture at local street fairs and festivals. He gets to take part in a cheese-making demonstration and run with the goats through the streets of Wengen, a car-free mountain town. To get an up-close experience with the peaks he hikes to the Gleckstein, a mountain hut for climbers, and literally tops off his adventure with a train journey to the highest train station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch.
From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape.
We'll spend the day with the co-authors of the excellent Koreatown cookbook Deuki Hong and Mott Rodbard first at Deuki's BBQ restaurant, Kang Ho Dong Baekeong, then we'll shop for ingredients at H Town on 32nd and head to back to his tiny apartment nearby to cook a few recipes from their book.
Andreas travels through the Southwestern part of Norway and Rogaland during the annual sheep gathering. Andreas cooks beer-braised lamb shanks with sweet onions, pepper-fried lamb liver, a 'one-pot wonder' of lamb with rutabaga and mustard seeds, and finally, he puts a scientific twist on a traditional Sunday roast.
We're exploding with new ideas. Small things are enlarged for powerful designs. MJ Kinman starts us out with bite- sized gems. You'll be amazed at what she sees as she looks into the facets of gemstones. Then, Maria Shell explores the idea of taking one regular size quilt block and instead of repeating the block to make a quilt; she enlarges it filling the block components with improvisational pieced bits.
Buck steps up to the plate with his brushes and paint to create a dramatic baseball scene.
Ekaterina Reier and host Eric Gorges play with light and glass in this episode where viewers learn that following your dream can really pay off.
The team in the Woodsmith Shop wrap up the season with a series of tips and tricks covering the full range of woodworking topics.
We're exploding with new ideas. Small things are enlarged for powerful designs. MJ Kinman starts us out with bite- sized gems. You'll be amazed at what she sees as she looks into the facets of gemstones. Then, Maria Shell explores the idea of taking one regular size quilt block and instead of repeating the block to make a quilt; she enlarges it filling the block components with improvisational pieced bits.
Test cook Bryan Roof shows host Julia Collin Davison a top secret recipe for North Carolina dipped fried chicken. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of chocolate ice cream. And finally, test cook Ashley Moore makes Bridget a classic version of North Carolina lemon pie.
We'll spend the day with the co-authors of the excellent Koreatown cookbook Deuki Hong and Mott Rodbard first at Deuki's BBQ restaurant, Kang Ho Dong Baekeong, then we'll shop for ingredients at H Town on 32nd and head to back to his tiny apartment nearby to cook a few recipes from their book.
Andreas travels through the Southwestern part of Norway and Rogaland during the annual sheep gathering. Andreas cooks beer-braised lamb shanks with sweet onions, pepper-fried lamb liver, a 'one-pot wonder' of lamb with rutabaga and mustard seeds, and finally, he puts a scientific twist on a traditional Sunday roast.
This week on Weekends with Yankee, cohost Richard Wiese hikes New Hampshire's White Mountains in the company of the "hut croos," young men and women who pack food and supplies up steep trails to the famed rustic lodges along the Appalachian Trail. From there it's over to Grafton, Vermont, a quintessential New England village of covered bridges, white picket fences, and maple trees. We're there to get to know the pride of the town-its cheeses-by learning how cheddar is made at the Grafton Village Cheese Company. Then we jog north to taste some of the most sought-after bread in New England, made from local wheat that's milled on-site at Elmore Mountain Bread in Wolcott, Vermont. Back in the Test Kitchen, co-host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso whips up some Vermont cheese gougeres, an inspired starter for any meal.
Surrounded by Switzerland's mountain landscape, it's easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature. It is not a luxury reserved for a few, but a treasure shared by all. Joseph travels into the Grindelwald Valley to experience the grandeur of Switzerland's most typically-Swiss region - the Jungfrau. Constantly shadowed by the towering heights of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks, all above 12, 000 feet, Joseph partakes of Swiss mountain culture at local street fairs and festivals. He gets to take part in a cheese-making demonstration and run with the goats through the streets of Wengen, a car-free mountain town. To get an up-close experience with the peaks he hikes to the Gleckstein, a mountain hut for climbers, and literally tops off his adventure with a train journey to the highest train station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch.
From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
Spice up your meals with these robustly flavored Hispanic dishes from the Kitchen Queens - Salsa Verde, Pierna de Cerdo and Oaxacan Mole with Braised Duck Tamal.
For the first time, chef Nick Stellino invites viewers into his home to experience the recipes nearest to his heart in the 13-part series NICK STELLINO: STORYTELLER IN THE KITCHEN. Throughout the program, Nick travels down memory lane to revisit dishes inspired by his childhood and family in Sicily. He demonstrates step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow techniques, bringing Italian classics to life in a way that allows viewers to prepare new chapters in their own culinary experience. Each half-hour episode revolves around a theme, which is explored through candid moments, personal anecdotes, and lively preparations captured in his Los Angeles home. As a seasoned chef with a passion for food, Nick highlights an ingredient and sometimes a cooking utensil, and then expertly describes how each connects to his Sicilian culture and to Italian cuisine in the preparation of each unique meal. Featured dishes are steeped in Mediterranean tradition - salsiccia al sugo (sausages braised in tomato sauce over mashed potatoes), pasta alla norma (pasta with fried eggplant), and pasta alle vongole all'essenziale (clams and spaghetti) - and are reduced to their essence and explained and demonstrated in a manner that the home cook can easily manage and replicate. NICK STELLINO: STORYTELLER IN THE KITCHEN highlights Nick's love of food, humor and passion for all things Italian.
Altata is a small town on the coast of Sinaloa, about 45 miles west of Culiacan with stretches of beautiful beaches and delicious seafood at your fingertips. Pati visits with locals and chefs as this town embarks on a journey to reinvent itself from sleepy fishing village to first class tourist destination. Pati takes a boat ride to sample fresh oysters straight from the water. Then back on the mainland, she stops in restaurants serving up fresh fish, oysters and shrimp. In her kitchen, Pati prepares a seafood feast based on the beautiful waters of the Altata Bay
In this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to Senegal to learn North African cooking techniques with Senegalese chef, restaurateur and author Pierre Thiam. Back at the kitchen, Milk Street cook Lynn Clark show how to make black-eyed pea and sweet potato stew (ndambe), and later Milk Street cook Catherine Smart teaches how to make a Senegalese dessert, mango and coconut rice pudding.
Spice up your meals with these robustly flavored Hispanic dishes from the Kitchen Queens - Salsa Verde, Pierna de Cerdo and Oaxacan Mole with Braised Duck Tamal.
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison cook up a southern specialty - Tennessee Pulled Turkey Sandwiches. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews paper towels, and test cook Bryan Roof shows Bridget a regional recipe for Eastern North Carolina Fish Stew.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate New Jersey Crumb Buns. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews nonstick skillets. And finally, test cook Lan Lam makes Julia a streamlined recipe for Cheese Blintzes with Raspberry Sauce.
From towering Mount Snowdon, to evocative medieval castles, to sweeping Victorian promenades, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. We'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool.
Surrounded by Switzerland's mountain landscape, it's easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature. It is not a luxury reserved for a few, but a treasure shared by all. Joseph travels into the Grindelwald Valley to experience the grandeur of Switzerland's most typically-Swiss region - the Jungfrau. Constantly shadowed by the towering heights of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks, all above 12, 000 feet, Joseph partakes of Swiss mountain culture at local street fairs and festivals. He gets to take part in a cheese-making demonstration and run with the goats through the streets of Wengen, a car-free mountain town. To get an up-close experience with the peaks he hikes to the Gleckstein, a mountain hut for climbers, and literally tops off his adventure with a train journey to the highest train station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch.
This week on Weekends with Yankee, cohost Richard Wiese hikes New Hampshire's White Mountains in the company of the "hut croos," young men and women who pack food and supplies up steep trails to the famed rustic lodges along the Appalachian Trail. From there it's over to Grafton, Vermont, a quintessential New England village of covered bridges, white picket fences, and maple trees. We're there to get to know the pride of the town-its cheeses-by learning how cheddar is made at the Grafton Village Cheese Company. Then we jog north to taste some of the most sought-after bread in New England, made from local wheat that's milled on-site at Elmore Mountain Bread in Wolcott, Vermont. Back in the Test Kitchen, co-host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso whips up some Vermont cheese gougeres, an inspired starter for any meal.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.
Spice up your meals with these robustly flavored Hispanic dishes from the Kitchen Queens - Salsa Verde, Pierna de Cerdo and Oaxacan Mole with Braised Duck Tamal.
In this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to Senegal to learn North African cooking techniques with Senegalese chef, restaurateur and author Pierre Thiam. Back at the kitchen, Milk Street cook Lynn Clark show how to make black-eyed pea and sweet potato stew (ndambe), and later Milk Street cook Catherine Smart teaches how to make a Senegalese dessert, mango and coconut rice pudding.
When Luna goes missing in Delhi, Andy and friends track her down using her hat and an ancient astronomy site called "Jantar Mantar" / In Dehli, when Andy and Carmen have an argument, Leo and Luna put on a traditional Kathputli puppet show that helps them learn to get along.
A fun day playing in the newly fallen snow takes a turn for Hal when he remembers that he left his favorite dog toy Mr. Chewinsky outside yesterday. And now, since there is so much snow, he can't find Mr. Chewinsky anywhere! Nature Cat recommends waiting until the snow melts in a few months, when it will be easy to find the dog toy, but Hal can't do that! He cannot just let Mr. Chewinsky be outside under snow all winter! Hal needs him and Mr. Chewinsky needs Hal! Squeeks has an idea. Using her tunneling expertise, she leads the gang under the snow on a search for Mr. Chewinsky. / While playing in their backyard, Nature Cat and his pals become sudden and unexpected contestants on the "on the go" game show "So You Think You Know Nature!" Led by host Twig Stickman, Nature Cat and his friends travel, by the magic of TV game shows, to various exotic locations all around the world to prove that they know nature. How hard can that be for a nature-loving cat? It seems very hard!
When Chris and Martin go in search of an obscure rainforest creature to add to their Life Lists, the Wild Kratts becomes embroiled in the complex relationships of a tropical rainforest.
The Wild Kratts team splits up across the amazon in search of a strange group of mini monkeys to figure out why they have such elaborate hairstyles and colors. Science Concept: Species recognition.
I am Mary Shelley Xavier and the gang are excited for a Nature Troop campout, where Xavier has volunteered to tell the first campfire story. There's just one problem: everyone is expecting a spooky story, but Xavier only knows how to tell silly stories. What's he going to do? He doesn't want to disappoint everyone. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an expert spooky storyteller: Mary Shelley. Mary takes our trio on an imaginative playdate where she spins the leaves and wind into a very spooky tale, which Xavier can't help but turn funny. Is all hope lost?? Mary helps Xavier see that he can tell a story that's both spooky AND silly. The most important thing is to tell stories your own way. Curriculum: "Tell stories you own way." I am Harry Houdini The time has come from Brad to spend his very first night in the museum, and he couldn't be more excited. Except, when the lights go out, Brad realizes it's kind of... gulp... scary there at night. Too afraid to stay put in his sleeping bag, there's only one thing left to do... to the Secret Museum! Our heroes travel back in time to meet someone who knew how to face a scary situation: Harry Houdini. Harry wants nothing more than to be a brave performer, just like his hero, tightrope walker Fearless Jean. But, it turns out tightrope walking is scarier than he thought! Good thing Harry has a trick to help himself, and Brad, make it through to the end: when you're scared, take a deep breath to calm down and feel better. Curriculum: "When you're scared, you can take a deep breath to calm down and feel better."
When a gust of wind spins a wildlife camera away from an eagle's nest on hatching day, Molly and Dad head to the Windsong Wildlife Area on an ATV to fix it. Unfortunately, none of the camera locations on their map are labeled. Will they have time to check each camera and find the Eagle Cam before the baby birds hatch? / Molly and friends have their eye on a spectacular water tube for sale at the Trading Post, but they don't have enough money to buy it. Fortunately, there is money to be found on the riverfront in the form of agate stones! Unfortunately, the kids have no idea how to price and sell them. But they better find out soon, because Auntie Midge has her eye on the tubular tube too!
Turbo Tina is excited for her first snowfall EVER! But, some of the snow melts quickly. Can Sparks' Crew figure out why some snow is melting and some isn't? Curriculum: Sunlight warms the Earth's surface and melts snow. Seasonal patterns vary around the world. / A T-Ball Championship game is in jeopardy when all the balls go missing. Where did they go? And can Sparks' Crew come up with an alternative ball so the game can go on? Curriculum: The properties of objects involved in a collision affect the result of collisions.
Oswald in the Machine - Oswald has to go undercover as a robot to enter a villain warehouse run by robots. Curriculum: Coding. The B-Team - The Mobile Unit learns how things might have been if they hadn't joined the team. Curriculum: Addition and Doubling.
The Butler Did...What? - Bailey is missing! He just left, leaving no note. With the help of the Baxter Detective Agency, Muffy discovers a series of clues...an old class picture, a receipt for a trumpet and old jazz albums. And Muffy is left wondering, who exactly IS Bailey? And-will he ever come back!? The Trouble with Trophies - Everyone loves getting trophies, right? It turns out that Fern could not care less about them. Yet Muffy is convinced that Fern must be despairing about never having won anything, and she sets out to give Fern a prize no matter what.... whether Fern wants it or not.
Time-Out with Two-Brains - Unfortunately for Becky, it's her turn to take home the class pet - a hairy, scary, crawly tarantula named Shaggy. Though she is afraid of the spider, it's her responsibility to care for him, which means when Dr. Two-Brains reveals his latest cheesy crime, Shaggy comes along for the ride. Will WordGirl's fear of the spider get in her way, or will she find a way to overcome her phobia? Vocabulary Words: Volunteer, Habitat. Dr. WordGirl-Brains - When Dr. Two-Brains realizes his vault of cheese is going to expire, he decides the only way to save his beloved cheese is to freeze time. WordGirl and Captain Huggyface start to enjoy the extra hours of relaxation, until they find out the city could be frozen forever! Can our dynamic duo put a stop to Dr. Two-Brains and before his pause is permanent? Vocabulary Words: Expire, Pause.
Zee the Zebra Bullhead Shark feels a bit threatened in her shark identity when news of an impressive great white shark in the area spreads to the reef, and everyone wants to go see it. / Dunk has spent a long time on his latest beautiful art project and asks Splash, Bubbles, and Ripple to watch over it, which they promise to do. When the tide comes in, they try their best to protect it, only to learn Dunk knew that would happen eventually anyway.
Shark's First Day of School - It's the first day of school for the youngest WordFriends, but Shark is afraid to go. With the help of his good buddy Duck, and some gentle encouragement from their teacher Cat, Shark's fear turns to confidence, and by day's end he's at the head of the class. Shark's First Loose Tooth - When Shark loses his first baby tooth at a sleepover party with Duck, he's got to get to sleep fast so the tooth fairy can come and leave him a present. But there's just one problem-he can't fall asleep! With the help of his good friend Duck and the letter P, Shark finally finds just the word he needs to help him fall asleep.
The Circus Problem - The Circus. When Peg and Cat find themselves in the center ring, they climb, swing, swoop and juggle their way over amazing heights and lengths. Primary Content: Measuring height, measuring length; Secondary Content: Counting by twos. The Buried Treasure Problem - Pirate Island. Peg and Cat measure their way to buried treasure using Cat as a measuring stick! Primary Content: Non-standard units of measurement; Secondary Content: Mapping.
PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD/POCOYO follows the adventures of a chicken named Peep, a robin (Chirp), an endearing duck (Quack) and an extended family of friends and (occasional) foes. The Emmy-winning science and math series is set in and around a large urban park - a place of great wonder and mystery, a "big wide world" the characters are forever eager to explore. British actor and comedian Stephen Fry narrates.
Sid brings home an estimation jar from school, filled to the top with seashells. He's determined to guess how many there are, but he has a problem...there are too many shells to count! At school, Sid and his friends learn a new strategy for making their best guess -- estimation! Now Sid can estimate just about anything -- shells, toys, leaves and stars in the sky!
Run, run as fast as you can! As Pig zooms through the playground at top speeds, he can't figure out why Poppa Pig keeps telling him to slow down! The Super Readers fly into the story of The Gingerbread Boy and set off on a mad dash after the speedy little cookie! Will the Super Readers be able to keep the Gingerbread Boy safe, or is their plan half baked? Educational Objectives: To learn about safety, sing the entire alphabet, identify the letters H, O, U, S, E, rhyme with 'ox' words and use the power to read to change the story and save the day!
Peter is building the tallest block tower ever, all the way to the moon! He'll have so much fun, he won't want to come down...or will he? / For Mother's Day, Pinkalicious and Peter want to do something extra special for Mommy. Will they make her breakfast? Will they write a poem? Maybe Robotta can help - if she doesn't mess the house up first!
Things That Go Bump - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford host their first-ever backyard campout with all their dog and human friends. Things are going great until they start getting spooked by weird noises and shadows! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford help each other face their fears, only to discover the "scary" thing wasn't scary after all. Sherlock Bones - After a bunch of salty snacks, Clifford and his doggy friends are THIRSTY! But, when they head over to their community dog bowl, they find it is missing. Who could have taken it? Inspired by Emily Elizabeth's Sherlock Holmes book, the gang works together to find clues and solve the mystery.
"Monster Park!" When Wrinkles the tortoise gets lost outside Rome in spooky Monster Park, Leo must face his fears to find him! "Meet The Strongs" Leo thinks having a baby sister is a pain, but after going to Salami Strong's house in Rome for a special family meal, he comes to see his role of a big brother a little differently.
Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don are excited that Keira Chirostenotes gets to babysit them for the night while Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon go out for a dinner on the Dinosaur Night Train. Keira shows the kids how a dead log's decomposition provides food and shelter for many living creatures. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon are gleeful as they enjoy their date, exploring the Dinosaur Train's other compartments. Mom and Dad return home to find their kids filled with more happiness than when they left them and their pillows filled with several little bugs from the decomposing log. The Pteranodon kids are spending the day with Grandma and Grandpa Pteranodon! On the Dinosaur Train trip to their grandparents' place, Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don learn about sycamore trees. Grandma and Grandpa are excited to have a whole day with their grandkids and doubly-excited to do a special project with them. They bring the kids to a field lined with sycamore trees and show them a particularly tall one that was - Can you believe it!? - planted by their Dad when he was a kid! Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don get to plant their own sycamore saplings and vow to visit their trees frequently to track their growth over the years!
Nick and Sally are having a sleepover in the treehouse and Nick is startled by a shadow. The Cat explains that shadows aren't scary if you know what they are. He takes them to Silhouette Valley where they learn that shadows are made by blocking light and the position of the light can make shadows grow or shrink. Nick unintentionally loses Sally's bouncy ball. They go to Ballaballo and learn how different balls are made of different materials, which help them move in different ways.
Painting for Peanuts - The zoo is in danger of closing! Helen and TD volunteer for an animal painting class to try and save it. But it turns out animal painting isn't exactly what they thought... Vocabulary: (E) realistic, easel, participate(d), abstract, portrait (I) painting(s), artwork, brushes, course, sculpture, pose(s). Martha's No Dummy - Granny Flo is hosting a variety show. Helen and Carolina team up to perform a pantomime, Alice practices her tap routine, and Truman perfects his water glass symphony, but TD and Martha struggle to come up with an act. Will they ever find their voice? Vocabulary: (E) pantomime, routine(s)(ly), rehears(ing)(al)(ed), ventriloquist, entertain(ment)(ing)(ed) (I) host(ing), show, old-fashioned, star(dom)(s), act.
Look out world, Steve the Vole is not a happy camper! And he has every right to be upset because his burrow is gone. It was the perfect place to live. The dirt was soft enough to dig though and firm enough to hold his tunnels, but now it's just a giant hole in the ground! Who would take all that dirt, and why? Steve just wants his home back - is that so much for a little vole to ask for? Not to worry! Nature Cat, dirt retriever extraordinaire, is on the case. Onward and dirtward! / Oh no! Daisy needs some big-time help today. She was on her way to bring jumbo carrot muffins (made with true love) to Granny Bunny, but when she came to the tunnel of wisteria vines she usually goes through to get to Granny's house, someone started throwing things at her so she got scared and turned around. That's just not right! Who would do that? Hal hears that Big Bad Wolf was in that area, and since he is so big and bad, he's probably the one throwing things. The Big Bad Wolf? Gulp! The gang investigates only to find that the culprit is...an exploding wisteria seedpod?
Jet is fascinated by the Earthie potatoes that the kids have grown in the backyard garden. Now he wants to try to grow potatoes on Mars! They take several plants to Mars and try, but learn that potatoes need the right air, temperature, water, and even the right soil. Jet is fascinated by his first Earthie rainbow. He wants to know all about them! Sydney tells Jet about the mythical Leprechauns that keep a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and even though they explain that it's only a story, Jet insists on following the rainbow to its end and meeting a magical leprechaun.
Grandpa Dave's Memory Album - Grandpa Dave is moving closer to the family and the kids are thrilled. But something isn't quite right; he's forgetting all sorts of things. Joan Rivers, reprising her role as Francine's grandmother, is on hand to help the kids understand that Grandpa Dave loves them just as much as he always has, even if he has trouble with his memory. Buster's Carpool Catastrophe - Muffy, Arthur and Buster are carpooling to their cooking class. Buster wants this to be the best car pool ever, but his rolling party on wheels turns into a disaster. Can the kids stop fighting long enough to see the sights right in front of them?
16-and-a-Half Blocks - The Mobile Unit must bring a villain to The Big O's safe house. Curriculum: Mapping. Follow the Leader - The Mobile Unit goes undercover as villains to try and stop The Shadow. Curriculum: Deductive Reasoning.
(topic: Liquid Volume) - Determined to destroy Motherboard in any way possible, Hacker cleverly clogs up her cooling system. Digit brings the kids into cyberspace to help fix her, but the special coolant Motherboard needs, cryoxide, is found only in Castleblanca - and the supply is closely monitored! To bring back exactly enough cryoxide for Motherboard, the kids have to figure out the exact volume of Motherboard's tank. In the process, they discover the importance of a standard unit of measure - and fill a most unusual container with the precious cryoxide. The Big Idea: Just because one container appears bigger to the eye doesn't mean it holds more liquid than another. A container's volume depends on all its dimensions.
Seal Dance When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Snowboarding Qyah Style Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.
Peter is building the tallest block tower ever, all the way to the moon! He'll have so much fun, he won't want to come down...or will he? / For Mother's Day, Pinkalicious and Peter want to do something extra special for Mommy. Will they make her breakfast? Will they write a poem? Maybe Robotta can help - if she doesn't mess the house up first!
These Sneezes - While the kids are playing in the forest, Olive lets out a giant AAAA-CHOO. This startles the kids and makes Elinor curious about why we sneeze in the first place? After visiting the library, they learn that sneezes are caused by small irritants such as dust and pollen that get into your nose. They also figure out that Olive's trunk is getting irritated by flower pollen Ari's Lucky Shirt - Elinor, Olive and Ari are excited for a big soccer game. In order to make sure he plays well, Ari wants to wear his old lucky shirt, even though it's so small that Ari can't even move his arms while wearing it. As the kids visit Ranger Rabbit, they observe a snake that has shed its skin, because the skin became too small and uncomfortable, just like Ari's shirt. Ari learns from this and decides he doesn't need a lucky shirt to be a good soccer goalie. He needs to be comfortable and able to move around freely, just like the snake!
When Humpty Dumpty decides to join the King's Horses & Men in their annual football game, Telly tries to come up with the right protective gear to keep Humpty from cracking.
Daniel's Bicycle - Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle, and Daniel is eager to ride it. Daniel quickly realizes that riding his bike is not easy, but even with a few bumps in the road, he keeps on trying. Katerina's Magic Trick - Katerina is learning how to do a magic trick, but is frustrated when she doesn't get it right. She soon realizes that if she keeps trying, she'll feel proud! Strategy: Grr, Grr, Grr out loud. Keep on trying and you'll feel proud!
Wheels on the Bus - Running late for an important meeting at the Glass Palace, George and the Man with the Yellow Hat decide to take the bus rather than walk. But when George and the Man get off at the wrong stop, the bus leaves with the Man's portfolio still inside! Determined to retrieve the important drawings AND make it to the meeting on time, George jumps in a basket on a bicycle. The Man orders a baffled taxi driver to follow that monkey on the bicycle to catch the bus to get his portfolio! With the clock ticking, will either of them catch up to the bus and arrive at the meeting in time? Seed Trouble - George loves eating at Chef Pisghetti's restaurant! When Chef explains that he can't grow enough vegetables to keep his customers fed, George and the Man with the Yellow Hat offer to start their own garden to help the Chef out. The garden is ready to be planted, when Compass and his pigeon friends eat some of the seeds! George dumps the seeds into one jar to keep them safe... and learns too late that different seeds can't be planted together. Can George figure out how to separate and identify the seeds, and keep Chef Pisghetti in business?
Curious George Sinks the Pirates / This Little Piggy Curious George Sinks the Pirates: Hundley, the proud lobby dachshund, is also quite the boats-dog and longs to set sail on the ocean blue. Hundley's dream becomes "reality" one night when he dozes off to sleep - and into a big maritime adventure. Aboard the S.S. Dignified, the most orderly ship to ever set sail, Captain Hundley and his crew - Gnocchi, Charkie, and First Mate George - gear up for a watery quest. Yet it's not exactly smooth sailing when Yellow Hat the Pirate and his crew attempt to take control of the vessel (Arrr!) and his own First Mate almost sinks the ship! Can Captain Hundley stay dignified and save the day? EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To introduce the idea of sinking and floating. This Little Piggy: For George, Dulson's Toy Store is irresistible, especially since it's where he finds the sailboat of his dreams. But he learns that the boat costs five dollars - and now exactly 500 pennies stand between George and his big dream! After scouring his room and his penny reserve George comes up short, but then sets out to earn the rest of the money by doing everything from house chores to harmonica performances. The Man with the Yellow Hat gives George a special piggy bank in which to store his new savings - and, if George can only find a way to break open the bank to retrieve his funds, he'll discover that 100 nickels saved is indeed one sailboat earned. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: To understand the value of coins.
While hiking in the Sonoran Desert, Martin comes across a "wolf hawk". He rushes back to the Tortuga to tell everybody the news, only to have Chris say there is no such thing. What he saw was a Harris's hawk. Martin is determined to prove why these raptors should be renamed and he takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to learn about these amazing birds. Science Concept: Hunting strategies.
While exploring the world of the sea horse, Martin and Chris uncover a plot by Donita Donata to capture these amazing creatures and turn them into living jewelry.
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.
Seal Dance When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Snowboarding Qyah Style Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.
When AJ accidentally ruins a schoolmate's box sled, Sparks' Crew pitches in to help find and test the right material to repair the sled. Curriculum: Materials have different properties. Some materials will work better than others for an intended purpose. / Sparks' Crew is taking care of someone else's class pet, a super frog that can leap high and far. But, when the frog gets out and hops through town, searching for food, Sparks' Crew has to figure out what frogs eat in order to lure him back. Curriculum: Different animals eat different kinds of food. They find food in different places.
16-and-a-Half Blocks - The Mobile Unit must bring a villain to The Big O's safe house. Curriculum: Mapping. Follow the Leader - The Mobile Unit goes undercover as villains to try and stop The Shadow. Curriculum: Deductive Reasoning.
Grandpa Dave's Memory Album - Grandpa Dave is moving closer to the family and the kids are thrilled. But something isn't quite right; he's forgetting all sorts of things. Joan Rivers, reprising her role as Francine's grandmother, is on hand to help the kids understand that Grandpa Dave loves them just as much as he always has, even if he has trouble with his memory. Buster's Carpool Catastrophe - Muffy, Arthur and Buster are carpooling to their cooking class. Buster wants this to be the best car pool ever, but his rolling party on wheels turns into a disaster. Can the kids stop fighting long enough to see the sights right in front of them?
A Sticky Situation - Somehow a broken figurine leads to WordGirl and TJ becoming glued together, back-to-back. Though TJ can't think of anything better than spending time with his favorite superhero, WordGirl is desperate to get unstuck. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much time to figure out a solution. Granny May is on a crime spree! Will WordGirl find her way out of this sticky situation in time to stop Granny or will TJ weigh her down? Vocabulary Words: Adhesive, Precious. Eight Legs vs. Two-Brains - Unfortunately for Becky, it's her turn to take home the class pet - a hairy, scary, crawly tarantula named Shaggy. Though she is afraid of the spider, it's her responsibility to care for him, which means when Dr. Two-Brains reveals his latest cheesy crime, Shaggy comes along for the ride. Will WordGirl's fear of the spider get in her way, or will she find a way to overcome her phobia? Vocabulary Words: Volunteer, Habitat.
(topic: Liquid Volume) - Determined to destroy Motherboard in any way possible, Hacker cleverly clogs up her cooling system. Digit brings the kids into cyberspace to help fix her, but the special coolant Motherboard needs, cryoxide, is found only in Castleblanca - and the supply is closely monitored! To bring back exactly enough cryoxide for Motherboard, the kids have to figure out the exact volume of Motherboard's tank. In the process, they discover the importance of a standard unit of measure - and fill a most unusual container with the precious cryoxide. The Big Idea: Just because one container appears bigger to the eye doesn't mean it holds more liquid than another. A container's volume depends on all its dimensions.
Seal Dance When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Snowboarding Qyah Style Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.
Peter is building the tallest block tower ever, all the way to the moon! He'll have so much fun, he won't want to come down...or will he? / For Mother's Day, Pinkalicious and Peter want to do something extra special for Mommy. Will they make her breakfast? Will they write a poem? Maybe Robotta can help - if she doesn't mess the house up first!
These Sneezes - While the kids are playing in the forest, Olive lets out a giant AAAA-CHOO. This startles the kids and makes Elinor curious about why we sneeze in the first place? After visiting the library, they learn that sneezes are caused by small irritants such as dust and pollen that get into your nose. They also figure out that Olive's trunk is getting irritated by flower pollen Ari's Lucky Shirt - Elinor, Olive and Ari are excited for a big soccer game. In order to make sure he plays well, Ari wants to wear his old lucky shirt, even though it's so small that Ari can't even move his arms while wearing it. As the kids visit Ranger Rabbit, they observe a snake that has shed its skin, because the skin became too small and uncomfortable, just like Ari's shirt. Ari learns from this and decides he doesn't need a lucky shirt to be a good soccer goalie. He needs to be comfortable and able to move around freely, just like the snake!
When Humpty Dumpty decides to join the King's Horses & Men in their annual football game, Telly tries to come up with the right protective gear to keep Humpty from cracking.
Daniel's Bicycle - Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle, and Daniel is eager to ride it. Daniel quickly realizes that riding his bike is not easy, but even with a few bumps in the road, he keeps on trying. Katerina's Magic Trick - Katerina is learning how to do a magic trick, but is frustrated when she doesn't get it right. She soon realizes that if she keeps trying, she'll feel proud! Strategy: Grr, Grr, Grr out loud. Keep on trying and you'll feel proud!